Covers portfolio management, including the management of investments in stocks, bonds and other financial instruments. Examines individual financial instruments in depth and the investment strategies of shifting the relative amounts held by the investor during changing economic conditions.

1. Describe common debt and equity securities, and analyze the relative risks and returns associated with each.
2. Explain how the securities business works through stockbrokers and investment bankers using the physical exchanges, network exchanges, and OTC markets.
3. Perform and interpret basic security analyses using indexes, averages, and various technical methods, as well as compounding, discounting, and forecasting.
4. Explain how to apply various strategies in the management of financial investment portfolios in order to optimize profits (and minimize taxes) within acceptable risks.
5. Find and utilize sources of pertinent investing information on a company, its industry, the economy as a whole, and the international environment to analyze investment potential.
6. Explain the considerations for investments of options, convertibles, warrants, rights, and commodities.
7. Illustrate how to use hybrid and derivative instruments such as convertibles, warrants, rights, options, and futures contracts in investment strategies.
8. Explain the mechanics of retirement plans such as IRA, Roth IRA, and 401(k).
9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in investments.
10. Write clearly and concisely about investments using proper writing mechanics.

Topics covered include the accounting for investments, revenue recognition, income taxes, pensions and postretirement benefits, and leases; accounting changes and error analysis; preparation of the statement of cash flows; and full disclosure in financial reporting. The material refers to pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

1. Demonstrate the proper accounting for investments, revenue recognition, income taxes, pensions and postretirement benefits, leases, and accounting changes and error analysis, including the required journal entries and supporting calculations.
2. Apply IFRS concepts and applications.
3. Analyze the reasons for and evaluate the importance of proper accounting for selected areas, such as: investments, revenue recognition, income taxes, pensions and postretirement benefits, leases, and accounting changes and error analysis, including the required journal entries and supporting calculations.
4. Prepare a statement of cash flows under the indirect method; analyze and explain the reasons for using the indirect method.
5. Analyze and explain the requirements for full disclosure in financial reporting.
6. Evaluate the importance and impact of full disclosure or non-disclosure in accounting practices.
7. Use technology and information resources to research issues in intermediate accounting.
8. Write clearly and concisely about intermediate accounting using proper writing mechanics.

Examines major theories of management and their implications for multinational and/or trans-national corporations. Provides an insight into the nature and scope of international management. Focuses on strategic planning, negotiations, managerial styles, and human resources in international organizations in the context of globalization.

1. Describe the current trends in international business and highlight major regional trade characteristics.
2. Explain the role of multinational corporations (MNCs) in international business.
3. Analyze the major economic, social/cultural, technology, and political/legal aspects of the international business environment.
4. Analyze the ethical issues in conducting international business and develop guidelines for a company to operate in an ethical and socially responsible manner in global markets.
5. Analyze leadership styles and operating norms and their relationship to cultural differences, organizational cultures, and the motivation of employees in diverse work environments.
6. Develop human resources management strategies to support international business organizations, including planning, staffing, training, compensation, and labor relations.
7. Explain the major considerations for effective communication and decision making in an international environment.
8. Formulate competitive market entry strategies and organizational structures to operate in foreign markets.
9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in global management.
10. Write clearly and concisely about global management using proper writing mechanics.

Presents the fundamentals of the project management process and examines application of the process. Reviews the stages and activities in the project life cycle, the organization for project management, and various project control and evaluation processes. Introduces considerations for negotiation and human resource management concerns in project management.

1. Describe the key concepts, processes and components of project management.
2. Analyze the interrelationships among the principal elements (time, cost, resources) in the performance of project management.
3. Evaluate the general systems factors affecting performance throughout the project life cycle.
4. Design an organizational structure, staff a project office, and establish a communications system to effectively manage projects.
5. Analyze the role of executive management in the life of a project.
6. Apply the project manager’s critical skills, in terms of project leadership, team building, time management, conflict management, and effective communication with executive sponsors, peers, team members, and project clients.
7. Analyze the ethical considerations in project management.
8. Evaluate the quality of planning throughout a project’s life cycle.
9. Construct project schedules using network techniques and reports for both internal and external presentation.
10. Develop pricing and estimating strategies to manage global projects.
11. Create cost control procedures.
12. Assess and develop actions to manage risk in a project.
13. Assess a project’s overall quality by analyzing its contract management, performance measurement tools, and implementation leadership.
14. Use technology and information resources to research issues in project management.

Presents the process for performing consumer analyses to develop effective marketing strategy. Examines the principles of individual, group, and social dynamics influencing consumer behavior. Reviews the consumer decision-making process and marketing approaches that can be used to improve consumer sales performance and customer satisfaction.

1. Analyze consumer behavior as a field of study and its role in business and society.
2. Explain how consumers determine value and the value framework they assign to goods and services.
3. Analyze the internal influences that affect consumer behavior.
4. Analyze the external influences that affect consumer behavior.
5. Evaluate various consumer situations.
6. Assess the consumer decision-making process.
7. Examine the consumer behavior process of consumption, value and satisfaction, and relationships.
8. Determine the ethical implications of consumer and marketing misbehavior.
9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in consumer behavior.
10. Write clearly and concisely about consumer behavior using proper writing mechanics.

Examines the various types of financial markets, financial intermediaries, and the types of transactions supported by each market. Analyzes the sources and uses of funds by commercial banks, management concepts for banks, and how commercial banks are regulated.

1. Describe the various types of financial markets and the types of transactions supported by each market in the U.S. and globally.
2. Analyze the factors that affect interest rates and forecast interest rate changes.
3. Explain the operation of the Federal Reserve and describe how monetary policy is used in the U.S. and other countries to manage the economy.
4. Determine the valuation of various types of securities.
5. Develop strategies for the use of bond markets by investors and firms to meet stated financial objectives.
6. Assess the risks in the various types of financial markets and develop strategies to manage the risks.
7. Explain the sources and uses of funds by commercial banks and how commercial banks are regulated.
8. Formulate strategies for evaluating performance and managing liquidity, risks, and capital in banking operations.
9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in financial markets and institutions.
10. Write clearly and concisely about financial markets and institutions using proper writing mechanics.

Provides a comprehensive study of the types of taxes imposed by federal, state, and local authorities. Concepts covered include income realization, property and depreciation, tax deductions and credits, and rules related to capital gains and losses.

1. Examine the types of taxes imposed at the federal, state, and local levels, the federal tax formula, and the rules for arriving at personal and dependency exemptions.
2. Analyze the concepts of gross income and distinguish between the economic, accounting, and tax concepts of gross income and strategies to minimize gross income, maximize deductions, and minimize disallowance of deductions.
3. Compute tax liability including various tax credits payments and how to calculate the income tax liability based upon the federal tax formula
4. Analyze the concepts related to property, including depreciation, cost recovery, and amortization and depletion.
5. Examine tax deductions from income related to employee expenses and self-employed related expenses.
6. Analyze deductions from income, including medical expense, state and local taxes, interest, charitable deductions, personal and business expenses, and limitations on deductions.
7. Examine the tax rules related to investor losses and tax credits.
8. Analyze property transactions to determine gains or losses, capital assets, and the tax treatment for gains and losses. 
9. Analyze property considered under the capital gain rules, capital gains and losses, Section 1231, and recapture provision.
10. Use technology and information resources to research issues in federal taxation. 
11. Write clearly and concisely about federal taxation using proper writing mechanics.

Introduces the student to the international business environment. Examines strategic planning, multinational corporations, and management considerations for international business operations. Analyzes the major environmental factors affecting international transactions (political, economic, technical, and cultural factors). Reviews international trade theory, government influence on world trade patterns, and the international monetary system. Examines the range of market entry strategies and discusses payment methods and financing considerations.

1. Assess the current trends and impact of globalization on labor, business operations, and government.  
2. Analyze the major economic, cultural, and political / legal aspects of the international business environment, including the economic dynamics of foreign trade, regional and global trade integration, and key cultural dimensions.
3. Apply the concepts of value creation / value chain and formulate competitive market entry strategies that leverage the advantages of international operations.
4. Analyze the challenges and advantages of foreign direct investment.
5. Appraise the strategies companies use to minimize risk in the foreign exchange markets.
6. Critically evaluate the role of the IMF, the World Bank Group, and government policies in fostering trade and economic development.
7. Formulate supporting financial management, operations / production, marketing, and human resource management strategies to conduct international operations.
8. Analyze factors influencing acquisitions and alliances, the creation and dissolution of alliances, the challenges involved in acquisitions and alliances, and how to address them.
9. Develop an organizational architecture to support international business operations.
10. Develop an ethical framework for conducting international business and making ethical decisions.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in international business environment.
12. Write clearly and concisely about international business environment using proper writing mechanics.

Provides the basic principles of operating and managing a small business. Topics include buying, merchandising, pricing, promotions, inventory management, customer service, location decisions, and planning. Reviews strategic planning considerations relative to operating a small business.

1. Analyze the nature of entrepreneurship, business ethics, and social responsibility in managing a successful small business.
2. Analyze the business strategy and supporting business plan for a small business concept.
3. Describe and analyze the necessary activities and key decisions to start a small business.
4. Analyze the key financial management considerations in operating a small business.
5. Develop a guerrilla marketing strategy for a small business. 
6. Analyze the role of pricing, credit, and equity financing in defining a business strategy.
7. Describe and analyze the essential considerations in planning for international business and the range of strategies typically used by small businesses to service global markets.
8. Determine the various control and support functions needed to manage a small business effectively.
9. Examine the principal legal issues in managing a small business and the considerations for planning management succession in a family business.
10. Use technology and information resources to research issues in small business management.
11. Write clearly and concisely about small business management using proper writing mechanics.

Examines the strategic management of retail operations using various forms of store-based, online, and nonstore-based retailing. Reviews critical principles such as strategic planning considerations, the structure of retail firms, consumer behavior, market research, and location considerations. Examines the key functional areas of managing retail operations including merchandising, finance, human resource management, operations management, logistics, retail image and atmosphere, and the marketing functions of pricing and promotion.

1. Describe the special characteristics of retailing and the importance of building and sustaining relationships.
2. Explain the process of strategic planning in retailing and the characteristics of ownership.
3. Describe the evolution of retail institutions and forms of nontraditional retailing.
4. Examine the characteristics of retail institutions based on ownership type.
5. Examine nonstore retailing, electronic retailing, and nontraditional retailing approaches.
6. Analyze the retailing consumer and database management in retailing.
7. Analyze consumer characteristics in relation to retail marketing strategy.
8. Analyze human resource management and financial aspects of operation management in retail organizations.
9. Describe the dimensions of operating a retail business and the development of merchandise plans.
10. Examine the implementation and financial management of merchandise plans.
11. Explain the factors affecting the retailing pricing strategy and the significance of a retail image.
12. Evaluate the elements of the retail promotional strategy and the importance of the retail audit for integration and control.
13. Use technology and information resources to research issues in retail management.
14. Write clearly and concisely about retail management using proper writing mechanics.

Covers systematic study of the theory of aggregate economics including the level and growth of national income and employment, the degree of utilization of productive capacity, and the general level of prices.

1. Explain the concept, development, and importance of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), including the relationship of expenditures, income, and production.
2. Explain the development and use of economic models, including the concepts of endogenous and exogenous variables.
3. Apply the principles of economic growth, the production function, real GDP, poverty, and income inequality to the historical and current world economic situations.
4. Apply the principles of the Solow Growth Model, including the effects of changes in consumption, technology, labor input, and the population growth rate, convergence, and long-term economic growth.
5. Apply the concepts of markets, prices, supply, and demand to historical and current economic variables.
6. Apply the concepts of consumption, savings, investment, and equilibrium.
7. Evaluate impact of the equilibrium business cycle and the cyclical nature of real GDP on personal financial planning.
8. Relate the concepts of capital utilization and unemployment theory to the historical and contemporary economic environment.
9. Apply concepts of money supply, how the money supply is measured, money supply growth, inflation, interest rates, and cyclical changes in the money supply to economic growth and equilibrium.
10. Explain how government expenditures, including transfer payments and government purchases, affect the economy and economic growth.
11. Apply the principles of taxation, public debt, and social security to the economy and household budgets.
12. Demonstrate how the equilibrium business-cycle model, sticky prices, and nominal wage rates are reflected in current economic events.
13. Explain and apply the principles of international markets, balance of trade, and foreign exchange rates to the current economic environment.
14. Use technology and information resources to research issues in macroeconomics.

This course provides sufficient institutional detail of the primary risks faced by the major types of financial firms and the applicability of these risks for the financial manager. Topics covered include asset valuation, the economic role of money markets and how this role relates to security valuation and risk analysis, risk measurement, options pricing, derivative risk management, measuring and comparing risk exposures across financial markets, risks and rewards of international financial markets, and recent developments in the practice of risk management. Cases and industry applications are used.

1. Define risk, return, and the three aspects of market efficiency.
2. Evaluate the impact of risks faced by financial institutions.
3. Identify the economic role of the money markets.
4. Describe market fundamentals such as interest rates, inflation, and money supply.
5. Examine the basics of bond and mortgage valuations.
6. Analyze stock prices and valuations.
7. Describe the factors that determine exchange rates.
8. Demonstrate how to use derivatives to limit risk.
9. Explain commonly practiced risk management techniques.
10. Evaluate risk management techniques that apply to all fixed income markets.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in financial risk analysis.
12. Write clearly and concisely about financial risk analysis using proper writing mechanics.

Covers the federal taxation of corporations, partnerships, and S corporations. Examines the administrative power of the IRS and tax concepts related to gifts, trusts, and estates.

1. Examine the tax rules that are unique to corporations and the basic concerns relevant to shareholders and the corporation.
2. Analyze the concepts of earnings and profits distribution, tax treatment for dividends to individual shareholders, tax impact of stock sales and redemption, liquidations, and reorganizations.
3. Examine the tax rules and treatment related to partnerships.
4. Analyze the concepts and tax treatment related to S corporations.
5. Examine the concepts and tax treatment of exempt organizations.
6. Analyze the U.S. tax provisions affecting U.S. persons earning foreign-source income, and for nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations.
7. Examine the administrative powers of the IRS, the audit process, taxpayer appeal, and professional ethics.
8. Analyze the concepts and federal tax laws related to gifts and estates.
9. Analyze the concepts and federal tax regulations for trusts and estates.
10. Use technology and information resources to research issues in corporate federal taxation.
11. Write clearly and concisely about corporate federal taxation using proper writing mechanics.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts networks. It covers basic topologies, protocols, performance issues, and software for LANS/WANS. The course assumes student has basic computer knowledge.

1. Explain the basic components and media of network systems and distinguish between LANs, MANs, and WANs.
2. Describe and differentiate the different layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
3. Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the standardization process impact networking technology.
4. Explain the OSI and Internet models as they apply to contemporary communication protocols.
5. Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users.
6. Describe the TCP/IP protocols and various functions among the application layer.
7. Analyze and compare the characteristics of various communication protocols and how they provide application requirements.
8. Explain the relationship of bandwidth and latency and how they impact throughput in a data communications channel.
9. Explain and differentiate among network hardware devices and components.
10. Use operating system commands to monitor and control IP configurations.
11. Compare and contrast among network operating systems.
12. Configure and install new user accounts to the Windows server operating system.
13. Use networking commands and basic troubleshooting operations in TCP/IP networks to demonstrate the ability to identify and solve basic networking problems.
14. Describe VOIP applications and the role of QoS in a networked environment.
15. Describe security policy, practices, encryption techniques, and design considerations in support of business operations in a networked environment.
16. Explain the role of integrity and availability in a networked environment.
17. Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies.
18. Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.
19. Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

This course covers the structure of a homeland security organization at the local, regional, and national levels. This course provides an explanation of the homeland security administration functions that must be performed at the different levels.

1. Describe the foundations of homeland security.
2. Compare and contrast homeland security agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
3. Explain the national infrastructure plan in the context of strategic targets.
4. Describe counterterrorism and anti-terrorism laws in the United States.
5. Compare and contrast terrorism, terrorist groups, organized crime, and their financing activities and practices.
6. Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
7. Describe the types and uses of weapons of mass destruction.
8. List and describe the various types of and practice of cybercrime.
9. Explain the role of policing in homeland security.
10. Summarize border security and immigration issues.
11. Describe the practice and policies at the local, federal, and state level in homeland security response.
12. Describe future trends in homeland security and terrorist activities.
13. Evaluate the ethical concerns that homeland security practices raise in society and the impact of information technologies on crime, terrorism, or war.
14. Investigate the mission, goals, and strategy of the National Security Agency / Central Security Services (NSA / CSS) in regards to the protection of national security interests.
15. Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
16. Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

This is a lab-based course that prepares students to install, configure, secure and maintain services in the Windows Active Directory environment. Topics include group policies, directory configuration, security strategies, and certificate services.

1. Describe Active Directory Domain Services.
2. Demonstrate the ability to describe, configure, and administer Active Directory services.
3. Demonstrate the ability to implement and manage Active Directory Sites.
4. Describe the Global Catalog and Flexible Single Master Operations Roles.
5. Create security plans for use in the Active Directory environment.
6. Demonstrate the ability to describe, configure, and administer Group Policy in the Active Directory environment.
7. Create and configure User and Computer environments using Group Policy in the Active Directory environment.
8. Demonstrate the ability to perform software installations using Group Policy.
9. Demonstrate the ability to plan an implementation based on a Group Policy Management.
10. Describe and plan for Active Directory maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery activities.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in directory service infrastructure environments.
12. Write clearly and concisely about directory service infrastructure topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

This course provides an understanding of the methodology and scope of business information systems analysis and design, and their relationship to the management process. The systems approach and its techniques of problem-solving are emphasized.

1. Describe the types of business needs that can be addressed using information technology-based solutions.
2. Identify system stakeholders and formulate their needs.
3. Create requirements for a system through a formal technique that enables a productive change in a way the business is conducted. 
4. Summarize effective communication techniques with various organizational stakeholders to collect information using a variety of techniques and to convey proposed solution characteristics to them. 
5. Demonstrate the methods to initiate, specify, and prioritize information systems projects and determine various aspects of feasibility of these projects.
6. Identify and classify the roles played by external users of a system.
7. Create information systems projects using formal project management methods.
8. Summarize the various requirements modeling techniques.
9. Distinguish between non-functional and functional requirements.
10. Explain and give examples of use cases and their structure.
11. Create a use case based on relating functional requirements.
12. Explain how use cases drive testing throughout the system life cycle.
13. Explain various systems acquisition alternatives, including the use of packaged systems (such as ERP, CRM, SCM) and outsourced design and development resources.
14. Create and compare acquisition alternatives systematically.
15. Design high-level logical system characteristics (user interface design, design of data, and information requirements).
16. Write clear and concise business requirements documents and convert them into technical specifications.
17. Analyze and articulate ethical, cultural, and legal issues and their feasibilities among alternative solutions.
18. Explain how requirements gathering and quality assurance fit into a system development life cycle.
19. Use contemporary CASE tools in process and data modeling.
20. Use technology and information resources to research issues in systems analysis and development.
21. Write clearly and concisely about systems analysis and development topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

This course explores the practices and framework designed to ensure cyberspace security. Students will explore the areas of common practice in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Essential Body of Knowledge. Topics include the various roles, functions, and competencies within the cybersecurity domain to mitigate risks and secure organizational assets.

1. Describe and apply the 14 areas of common practice in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Essential Body of Knowledge.
2. Describe best practices in cybersecurity.
3. Identify and analyze the role of the Chief Information Officer, Information Security Officer, and IT Security Compliance Officer in the context of cybersecurity.
4. Compare and contrast the functional roles of an organization in the context of cybersecurity.
5. Describe the corollary roles of security in an enterprise.
6. Explain data security competencies to include turning policy into practice.
7. Describe digital forensics and process management.
8. Create an enterprise continuity plan.
9. Describe and create an incident management and response plan.
10. Describe system, application, network, and telecommunications security policies and response.
11. Describe physical security plans and processes.
12. Explain legal and regulatory compliance practices.
13. Explain risk management plans and policies.
14. Identify the strategic management issues in cybersecurity planning and response.
15. Develop a cybersecurity plan that incorporates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Essential Body of Knowledge.
16. Evaluate the ethical concerns inherent in cybersecurity and how these concerns affect organizational policies.
17. Use technology and information resources to research issues in cybersecurity.
18. Write clearly and concisely about topics associated with cybersecurity using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to implement, monitor, and maintain advanced network routing services. This includes the capability to plan, configure, and verify the performance and implementation of LAN and WAN routing solutions.

1. Describe advanced IP addressing to include classless inter-domain routing (CIDR), IP Version 6 (IPv6), and Network Address Translation (NAT) with route maps.
2. Identify advanced IP routing commands and principles, including static and dynamic routing characteristics and the concepts of classless routing and network boundary summarization.
3. Analyze and configure Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for a scalable network.
4. Apply routing updates and packet flow using redistribution, distribution lists, administrative distance, route maps, and policy-based routing.
5. Utilize routing commands based on the CISCO IOS.
6. Configure basic Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for internal and external connections to include path selection process, default behavior of BGP, and multi-homing.
7. Describe and develop implementation solutions for remote enterprise environments.
8. Describe the implementation process of IPv6 in an enterprise network.
9. Describe security design considerations in routing context for a distributed, mobile, and branch office workforce.
10. Explain and develop secure routing strategies based on the Cisco model.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in advanced routing.
12. Write clearly and concisely about advanced routing using proper writing mechanics.