This course introduces students to the essential role of spreadsheets and technology in the finance industry. Focusing on Excel, students will learn to execute organizational tasks, implement data analysis, conduct financial analysis using formulas and functions, and create charts from data. The course covers foundational finance concepts, enabling students to analyze financial statements, model financial scenarios, and visualize data effectively. Additionally, this course will cover technology tools that are useful for financial professionals. Through hands-on assignments and discussions, students will gain practical skills to enhance their financial decision-making and reporting capabilities. This course is ideal for beginners in finance, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed for professional success.

An examination of the international aspects of corporate finance and investing, the course covers balance of payments, foreign exchange with emphasis on exchange rate determination, exchange risk, hedging, and interest arbitrage, international money and capital markets, international financing, and international banking. 

This course provides an introduction to the security investment process and portfolio management. It further examines individual financial instruments and investment strategies associated with various financial instruments. The study and analysis of securities and other forms of investments is a key part of this course. Emphasis is on investment principles from the manager’s point of view. Prerequisites: BUS 401.

This course provides an introduction to the field of personal financial management and planning, focusing on the tools individuals and families employ to manage their financial affairs.

This course builds a foundational understanding of the project management procurement processes, focusing on promoting collaboration between buyers and sellers to achieve shared goals. Students will explore the key steps in acquiring external products and services, source-selection and management, and contract closure. Students will learn the project procurement management life cycle including planning, competitive solicitations, negotiations, legal considerations, contract types, and procurement ethics through effective make-or-buy decisions, comprehensive plans, and leveraging outsourcing for optimal outcomes. Prerequisite: PRM 300.

This course examines the physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of aging. Emphasis is on trends, theories, evidence-based, findings and multidimensional changes of aging and the use of the nursing process addressing issues related to health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention in well and vulnerable older adults. Prerequisites: NUR 304 and NUR 306. This course may not be taken outside of this program and is not available for Non Degree Seeking students. 

This course equips students with practical skills to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats, emphasizing hardware aspects within enterprise networks. Through lectures and hands-on labs, students will learn advanced threat-hunting techniques, including hardware-based malware detection and firmware analysis. By the end of the course, students will have a robust understanding of hardware and physical security in networks and be well-prepared for various roles in cybersecurity.

This course introduces students to the use of scripting and automation tools in cybersecurity and system administration, focusing on Python and PowerShell. Students will learn to automate tasks like system monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection, enhancing security and IT management efficiency. Through hands-on assignments, students will gain practical skills in scripting for cybersecurity operations and system administration.

This course provides students with essential skills in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats, with a focus on the hardware aspects of desktops and enterprise networks. Through hands-on labs and real-world case studies, students will learn advanced threat-hunting techniques, hardware-based detection strategies, and the integration of hardware and software tools. Students will be exposed to cybersecurity analysis and threat hunting, as well as securing enterprise networks against sophisticated cyber-attacks.