2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Course Descriptions

The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.

Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester/term.

 
  
  • LAW80060 - Analytical Skills II

    (2 units)
    This series of four, two credit, courses progressively builds upon the legal analytical skills developed by students in prerequisite Analytical Skills courses. Instruction is offered in how to brief cases with the aim of deriving meaning and synthesizing legal rules, how to effectively identify legal and factual issues, pinpoint key facts, identify the correct rule of law, apply the rule of law to the relevant facts, and produce a coherent legal analysis, and how to apply these skills to legal reasoning, outlining, and exam-taking.
  
  • LAW80070 - Appellate Litigation

    (2 units)
    This course features the practical application of legal principles to litigation at the appellate court level. Students will represent either the Appellant or the Appellee from the filing of the notice of appeal through the issuance of an appellate decision. Students will learn advanced, professional level, oral and written legal, analytical skills, learn California and Federal appellate court procedure and practice, prepare appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before a panel of judges.
  
  • LAW80080 - Introduction to Analytical Skills III

    (1 unit)
    This series of three, one credit, courses builds upon the legal analytical skills developed by students in prerequisite Analytical Skills courses and introduces students to a progressive succession of focused, systematic approaches to complex legal analyses. These courses will teach students the skills required to begin Analytical Skills I, II and III (3 CR). 
  
  • LAW90000 - Advanced Legal Reasoning 1

    (2 units)
    This course emphasizes extensive review in the identification and analysis of legal issues concentrating on torts, contracts and real property in a test environment.
    (pass/fail)
  
  • LAW90001 - Advanced Legal Reasoning 2

    (2 units)
    This course emphasizes extensive review in the identification and analysis of legal issues concentrating on torts, contracts and real property in a test environment.
    (pass/fail)
  
  • LAW90002 - Judicial Decision Making

    (2 units)
    This course offers instruction on models of judicial decision making, competing practical and theoretical approaches, and how to understand, analyze and draft the various forms of judicial decisions. Students will serve as judges for the Criminal/Civil Litigation courses, where they will preside over a jury trial in every respect, including holding hearings, conducting voir dire, and issuing written opinions. Students shall also serve as appellate judges for the Appellate Ligation course, where they will preside over an appellate case in every respect, including holding oral argument and issuing written opinions.
  
  • LAW90010 - Trial Practice

    (3 units)
    The course considers litigation problems, practical, legal and ethical, that confront a trial lawyer. Emphasis is given to techniques of client interviewing and investigation, both informal and by use of statutory discovery procedures, and pleading. The student gains classroom experience in trial procedures from voir dire examination, opening statements, direct and cross examination through final argument.
    (pass/fail)
  
  • LAW90020 - Advanced Legal Writing

    (3 units)
    This course teaches students analytical and organizational skills used in drafting all types of legal documents, from appellate briefs to client letters. This course, with its varied and extensive writing assignments and critiques, will serve graduates in their future practice of law.
    (pass/fail)
  
  • LAW90030 - Remedies

    (3 units)
    This course covers the general scope of remedies; principles governing general use of equitable remedies; general scope of interpleader, declaratory relief (and related remedies), constructive trusts, and equitable liens. Principles governing use of, and defenses to, specific performance and injunctions; equitable conversions; technical aspects of injunctions; damages.
  
  • LAW90040 - Commercial Law

    (2 units)
    Primarily Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Sales: warranties; acceptance, rejection and revocation of acceptance of goods sold; remedies of buyers and sellers. Secured transactions: creation and perfection of security interests; priorities; remedies upon default.
  
  • LAW90050 - Analytical Skills III

    (2 units)
    This series of four, two credit, courses progressively builds upon the legal analytical skills developed by students in prerequisite Analytical Skills courses. Instruction is offered in how to brief cases with the aim of deriving meaning and synthesizing legal rules, how to effectively identify legal and factual issues, pinpoint key facts, identify the correct rule of law, apply the rule of law to the relevant facts, and produce a coherent legal analysis, and how to apply these skills to legal reasoning, outlining, and exam-taking.
  
  • LAW90060 - Analytical Skills IV

    (2 units)
    This series of four, two credit, courses progressively builds upon the legal analytical skills developed by students in prerequisite Analytical Skills courses. Instruction is offered in how to brief cases with the aim of deriving meaning and synthesizing legal rules, how to effectively identify legal and factual issues, pinpoint key facts, identify the correct rule of law, apply the rule of law to the relevant facts, and produce a coherent legal analysis, and how to apply these skills to legal reasoning, outlining, and exam-taking.
  
  • LAW90100 - Externship

    (1 unit)
    The Internship Credit course will allow students who are offered internships at law firms, courts, or municipal agencies to receive credit towards their J.D. degree for the hours they work at their internship. The number of credits received/earned is based on a sliding scale according to the number of hours worked at the internship as follows: 1 unit for 60-hours of work a semester, 2 units for 120 or more hours of work a semester, and if a student desires additional units for additional hours, the student must petition the Dean.
  
  • LAW90110 - Externship

    (2 units)
    The Internship Credit course will allow students who are offered internships at law firms, courts, or municipal agencies to receive credit towards their J.D. degree for the hours they work at their internship. The number of credits received/earned is based on a sliding scale according to the number of hours worked at the internship as follows: 1 unit for 60-hours of work a semester, 2 units for 120 or more hours of work a semester, and if a student desires additional units for additional hours, the student must petition the Dean.
  
  • LAW90120 - Externship

    (3 units)
    The Internship Credit course will allow students who are offered internships at law firms, courts, or municipal agencies to receive credit towards their J.D. degree for the hours they work at their internship. The number of credits received/earned is based on a sliding scale according to the number of hours worked at the internship as follows: 1 unit for 60-hours of work a semester, 2 units for 120 or more hours of work a semester, and if a student desires additional units for additional hours, the student must petition the Dean.
  
  • LDR60150 - Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

    (3 units)
    Explore organizational leadership roles-visionary, manger, director, change agent, supervisor, coach and mentor. Identify how leadership styles influence the direction of the organization. Develop an appreciation for how leaders affect day-today operations. Examine how effective leaders communicate operational, tactical, strategic and managerial decisions.
  
  • LDR70210 - Advanced Statistics I

    (3 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR70280
  
  • LDR70220 - Advanced Statistics II

    (3 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR70210
  
  • LDR70250 - Foundations of Research

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to present an overview of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in business and leadership. Students will gain insights into research philosophy and approaches to theory development, formulating the research design, selecting samples, and using secondary data. They will also understand methods for collecting primary data through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis will be discussed.
  
  • LDR70260 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    This course presents methods of analyzing, writing, and presenting qualitative research and ways of linking quantitative and qualitative data. Topics covered may include participant observation and data collection techniques, including interviews and focus groups. The course will also provide students with an understanding of the principles of developing, administering, analyzing, reporting, and briefing the results of organizational surveys. Specifically, the students will learn to describe purposes of surveys, methods of survey research and when to use surveys. They will define the purpose and objectives of a project. Before collection of any data, the students will describe and select sampling methods. They will create and pretest the instrument, using effective item writing and scale development skills. After data collection, the students will record, analyze, and present survey results. They will have opportunity to deliver feedback to clients in a politically sensitive environment and assist clients in turning feedback into action. Overall, the students will apply survey skills in an organizational project, including managing client expectations and the survey process.
  
  • LDR70270 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics

    (3 units)
    Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; canonical correlation; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., EQS, LISREL).
    Prerequisites: LDR70220
  
  • LDR70280 - Qualitative and Survey Research

    (3 units)
    This course introduces students to qualitative research design and methodology and gives them in the skills and competencies to undertake independent research using qualitative methodology. Designing qualitative research, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data, and writing and presenting qualitative research will be covered. The course will also discuss ways of linking quantitative and qualitative methods in multi-methods research. Topics covered may include ethnography, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, case study and document analysis/content analysis.
  
  • LDR70310 - Advanced Statistics Ia

    (2 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
  
  • LDR70320 - Advanced Statistics Ib

    (2 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR70310
  
  • LDR70330 - Advanced Statistics IIa

    (2 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR70320
  
  • LDR70340 - Advanced Statistics IIb

    (2 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR70330
  
  • LDR80000 - Leadership Practicum

    (3 units)
    This series of practicum courses requires a total of 12 units to complete. The courses enable students to extend their major learning in content courses and gain applied and experiential learning with approaches for applying research and analysis in problem solving. For each 3-unit practicum course, the ground program students will need to spend 160-320 hours (minimum 20 hours per week) on a supervised applied project or engagement during the course. 
  
  • LDR80000A - Leadership Practicum

    (1.5 units)
    This series of practicum courses requires a total of 12 units to complete. The courses enable students to extend their major learning in content courses and gain applied and experiential learning. Students will learn approaches for applying research and analysis in problem solving. For each 1.5-unit practicum course, the ground program students will need to spend 120-160 hours (minimum 15 hours per week) on a supervised applied project or engagement during the course.
  
  • LDR87100 - Inter-Disciplinary Foundations of Leadership: Psychology, Management

    (3 units)
    In this course you will learn about the nature of people and how their behavior is influenced by leaders in organizations. You will study some basics of individual motivation, attitudes, and decision making, and see how the human practices can be led towards productive and ethical actions. You will read about how people are influenced by the politics and culture of an organization, and how people themselves shape the environment in which they work. Finally, you will have the opportunity to think critically about the future of leadership, in a world with increasing globalization and technological advances.
  
  • LDR87200 - Theories of Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course examines classic and modern theories of leadership. Topics include traditional leadership theories such as trait, behavioral, and situational as well as contemporary theories such as Neuroleadership, Integral Leadership, Servant and Authentic Leadership, Spiritual Leadership, and Transformational Leadership. The course considers distinction between leadership and authority. The treatment of leadership theory will place an emphasis on relating theory and practice personal values and behaviors, immediate and ongoing enhancement of conceptual and applied leadership skills, increased insight into the many dimensions of leadership, and the formulation of a personal philosophy of leadership.
  
  • LDR87300 - Evidence-Based Practice of Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course examines leadership practice derived from the empirical literature. It emphasizes the evaluation and application of the research-based leadership interventions and ethics. This course builds on emerging research in the area of positive organizational scholarship, authentic leadership, neuroscience and cognitive approaches to leadership; shared leadership, spiritual approaches to leadership, leading mindfully and on other contemporary and emergent theories of leadership.
  
  • LDR87400 - Multicultural and International Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn practical applications in the career they are preparing for. Students will partake in professional environments of teaching or consulting, which can include classroom teaching sessions and/or business meetings and processes during which they will observe and carry requisite responsibilities. Students and supervisors will reflect and evaluate experiences. They will spend 200-300 hours in a supervised internship engagement during the course. 
  
  • LDR87500 - Learning from Master Leaders

    (3 units)
    This course offers students opportunities for intensive interaction with well-known, highly successful leaders from all types and levels of leadership. Topics include leadership competencies, measurement of competencies, case histories of industry leaders, NGO’s, global leadership among other cutting edge leadership topics.
  
  • LDR87600 - Ethics and Leadership in Organizations

    (3 units)
    This course will enable students to understand various components of organizations, including managing resources and organizational politics, developing effective policy, procedures and standards, identifying best management practices, and acquiring effective communication skills at the individual, group and organizational levels.
  
  • LDR87700 - Group Dynamics and Team Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course provides team leaders with a set of structured activities and strategies based on team research that enables them to more effectively and efficiently accomplish their team’s goals and objectives. Students will identify the common pitfalls and problems of team, identify the systems and organizational causes of many team problems, accelerate the rate at which the team and its members acquire the skill and motivation to achieve their objectives and goal., minimize conflicts among the members of the team, develop the solid support of stakeholders outside of the team, and develop the leadership capability needed for other team-oriented activities. Virtual team and global cross-functional teams are topics that will be covered in this course as well. Student will understand group dynamics and how to demonstrate skill competency, be familiar with team interventions, and be prepared to survive challenges to their authority. Students in additional will learn strategies for building team cohesion.
  
  • LDR87800 - Creating Change and Innovation

    (3 units)


    This course addresses the role of leadership in organization. Specifically, it examines how leadership can enhance (or inhibit) each step of the organizational change process and innovation. Students will analyze various change management models and approaches to innovation in the context of organizational leadership, frames of systems thinking, the learning organization, global leadership, and organizational ethics.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • LDR87900 - Assessment of Leadership Talent

    (2 units)
  
  • LDR87910 - Assessment of Leadership Talent

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR88200 - Core Leadership Skills: Practicum

    (2 units)
    This practicum will enable students to develop basic and practical leadership skills, including, effective communication, listening, empowering, goal setting, conflict resolution and so on. Thereafter each class also builds in relevant skills building.
  
  • LDR88210 - Core Leadership Skills

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR88300 - International Leadership Experience: Practicum

    (2 units)
    This practicum will have an opportunity for an international learning experience. They will acquire a unique set of skills enabling them to understand the impact of culture on leadership practices and interventions.
  
  • LDR88310 - International Leadership Experience (Practicum)

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR88400 - Facilitating Leadership Development in Others

    (3 units)
    The purpose of this three-day mandatory intensive course is to offer students a learning experience through face-to-face interaction with students, faculty, and academic staff in a stimulating scholarly environment. The learning experience is a holistic view of the research process and has a high intellectual stimulation which will enable students to be engaged in discourse and activities to enhance their scholarly as well as professional skills and competencies in a unique academic environment with a multicultural and diversity sensitivity.
  
  • LDR88500 - Leadership: Internship

    (3 units)


    Internship. An intensive leadership experience developing others in leadership in a discipline of interest (e.g., Strategy, Education, Organizational Development).

     
    The comprehensive exam will be part of this course.

  
  • LDR99800 - Dissertation Research 1

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course will be to familiarize the student with the dissertation process and the research literature in their area of interest. Students will work individually and in groups as well as with their dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research problem. The purpose of the course is to begin working on the research questions and hypotheses as well as on research design. Students will work individually and in groups as well as with their dissertation committee members to identify research questions which in turn will enable them to identify the appropriate research methods. In addition, student will continue an in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest. Upon completion of this course, students will finalize and defend their doctoral research proposal.
  
  • LDR99810 - Dissertation Research 2

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course is to begin data collection and analysis. Students will work individually and with their dissertation committee members during the process of data collection and analysis. In addition, students will continue an in-depth review of the literature related to their area of research study.
  
  • LDR99820 - Dissertation Research 3

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course is to conduct data analyses, interpretation, and application. Students will work individually and with their dissertation committee members during this final process of their doctoral research study. In addition, students will continue an in-depth review of the literature related to their area of research study. Upon completion of this course, students will defend their doctoral research study.
  
  • MGT30100 - Overview of Management Practices

    (3 units)
    Examination of management processes, structure and behavior, focusing on the changing nature of management in response to turbulent internal and external environments; various theories are integrated into applied dimensions of successful business practices; emphasis on global management perspectives.
  
  • MGT60000 - Operations Management and Logistics

    (3 units)
    This course combines topics in operations and logistics such that students learn how the total flow of goods, services and information within and between firms can be managed effectively and efficiently. The course exposes students to approaches on how to develop processes that facilitate efficient and cost-effective flow through a variety of supply chains. The operations portion of this course teaches students general management and technical skills in areas such as quality, operations planning and control systems, and operations strategy. The logistics segment addresses current issues and topics in the management of the flow of product through the supply chain. A venture/business plan is developed during the course. In addition to the classroom instruction, students have the option to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
  
  • MGT60150 - Management & Marketing Models for Managerial Decision Making

    (3 units)
    This course addresses managerial decision making using management and marketing models. The management and marketing models form the basis for a greater understanding of functions and processes involved.
  
  • MGT60200 - Strategy and Financial Planning in Global Contexts

    (3 units)
    This course gives students an analysis of key themes in strategic financial planning in a global context. International financial management and planning is discussed, with an emphasis on practical application of theories discussed.
  
  • MGT70240 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (3 units)
    This course introduces students to qualitative research design and methodology and gives them in the skills and competencies to undertake independent research using qualitative methodology. Designing qualitative research, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data, and writing and presenting qualitative research will be covered. The course will also discuss ways of linking quantitative and qualitative methods in multi-methods research. Topics covered may include ethnography, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, case study and document analysis/content analysis.
  
  • MGT70250 - Qualitative Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MGT70260 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MGT80210 - Contemporary Readings in Strategy

    (3 units)


    This course will be based on contemporary academic journal articles published in the area of strategic management. Course topics will be modified somewhat to reflect the research interests of the students, however they will cover some of the major theories in strategy such as agency theory, resource based view, dynamic capabilities, contingency perspectives, organizational ecology, resource dependence, transactions costs, knowledge-based view, network, institutional theory, and social psychology. Some of the topics may include strategic management process, upper echelon, corporate governance, corporate strategy, international strategy, cooperative strategy, business and competitive strategy, entrepreneurial and innovative strategies.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MGT80220 - Management, Strategy and Leadership

    (3 units)


    This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of strategic management thinkers and contributors and relate this to leadership theory and practice. This course presents the seminal works in the field of strategic management as it relates to leadership and follows the evolution of the thought and the major debates in the field. This course provides a framework to navigate through the voluminous articles published in scholarly journals in the area of strategic management, strategy and management. By reading the original founding thinkers of the field, students will be better able to absorb, critically assess and utilize effectively contemporary strategic management research.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MGT80230 - Seminar in Special Topics 1

    (3 units)


    The seminar focuses on research in new directions in research and models of management. It explores thought-leaders and researchers approaches on topics in new frontiers of management.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MGT80240 - Seminar in Special Topics 2

    (3 units)


    This seminar will provide students with the opportunity to analyze and simulate real world business situations and develop domestic & international strategy models based on good decision making. Case studies will be analyzed based on theoretical foundations in management, examining real life data and measuring the effectiveness of alternative decision making. This course focuses on applied research and business consulting.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MKT30100 - Principles of Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course is an introduction to the study of the marketing function in the business enterprise. The key elements in marketing strategy are studied-product planning and promotion-with customers and competitors as dominant reference.
  
  • MKT40150 - Consumer Behavior

    (3 units)
    This course explores consumer behavior from determining consumer needs and wants, the process by which they are satisfied, and the environment in which the behavior occurs. It focuses on understanding the cognitive and emotional factors that govern consumer decision making. It also examines the strategic implications of the internal, external decision making factors that impact consumer decision making the emphasis on managerial applications.
  
  • MKT40250 - Digital Marketing

    (3 units)
    The goals of this course are to help students understand digital marketing methods and analyze how it impacts and is integrated with our traditional marketing channels. It will evaluate digital marketing strategies and provide a solid grasp of the core concepts and tools of digital marketing management.
  
  • MKT40350 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course will help students understand social media marketing and mobile technology, become aware of the evolving options available, evaluate which are relevant to company’s marketing objectives and identify the components of successful marketing campaigns that take advantage of the power of mobile and social media.
  
  • MKT60000 - International Marketing Management

    (3 units)
    This course covers traditional systems development life cycle as well as more recent concepts of rapid prototyping, 5GL development, and GUI development. Students learn to analyze and build a system using a state-of-the-art software tool and project management skills - to both build and run projects. Microsoft Project and SAP Project Systems are used to give students practical experience in project management. Students are expected to be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam upon completion of the course.
  
  • MKT60010 - Strategic Marketing Management

    (3 units)


    This course is designed to develop an understanding of a marketing strategy that maximizes long-term profits for the company. The focus of this course is on managing at the strategic level by targeting, acquiring, retaining, and growing customers. It will examine the management of both strategy and organization to build valuable customers for company growth and profits. It examines the marketing management concepts underlying both consumer and industrial marketing strategy and tactics. It also focuses on marketing environment and the marketing activities that have impact on organizational operations in competitive, global, multicultural business settings. It covers both domestic and international frameworks of the fundamental marketing functions of product, pricing, distribution, and promotion. It explores and analyzes modern marketing problems and solutions from conceptual, legal, social and ethical perspectives.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MKT60160 - Strategic and Tactical Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course focus on the development and implementation of marketing strategies in multinational corporations (MNC). Students learn knowledge in areas such as international vs. local marketing, pricing strategies in the international markets, selection of appropriate international distribution channels, and international branding.
  
  • MKT60220 - Digital Channels and Sales Management

    (3 units)
    This course explores key concepts and practices involved in the usage of digital technology to promote brands, reach customers, increase sales and involve end users. The course will use case studies and examples to examine how companies use digital platforms and the internet to market products and services to consumers and other businesses.
  
  • MKT60260 - Consumer Behavior and Culture

    (3 units)
    This course examines important concepts, principles, and theories from psychology, anthropology, and other social science disciplines in order to describe and explain consumer behavior. Students learn to analyze consumer processes such as perception, learning, attitude formation, and decision making. A global perspective is used to encourage students’ thinking beyond the domestic marketplace. Culture and various cultural dimensions are introduced to allow students to building critical thinking skills from an international context.
  
  • MKT60360 - Marketing Research and Data Analytics

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to provide marketing research knowledge and enhance the analytical capability of the students using basic as well as advanced techniques and tools of marketing research. Marketing research techniques investigated include survey, individual interview, and focus group. Real-world business and client data are used to provide students with hands-on experience in developing and evaluating marketing strategies.
  
  • MKT60420 - The Internet Consumer

    (3 units)
    In this course you will learn about the nature and scope of consumer behavior through all digital marketing channels including Social media’s different channels such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter and others. The course will explore the different digital search platforms and how consumer behavior is modified by use of search tools. Students will see how digital consumer behavior has evolved from other disciplines such as psychology and sociology into its own distinct field.
  
  • MKT60460 - Integrated Marketing and Communications

    (3 units)
    In this course, students explore the role of marketing, public relations, advertising and sales play in the field of integrated marketing communication and its application in the international context. IMC cases and campaigns are used to enhance students understanding of the subject. Outcome of this course is a complete IMC campaign developed by students using the content introduced.
  
  • MKT60560 - Digital and Social Media Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course will expose students to online marketing channels, such as, social media platform and players, and measurement and analysis. Marketing channels such as internet display advertising, remarketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, virtual worlds, gaming, and public relations will also be examined.
  
  • MKT60560c - Digital and Social Media Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course will expose students to online marketing channels, such as, social media platform and players, and measurement and analysis. Marketing channels such as internet display advertising, remarketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, virtual worlds, gaming, and public relations will also be examined.
  
  • MKT70240 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (3 units)
    This course introduces students to qualitative research design and methodology and gives them in the skills and competencies to undertake independent research using qualitative methodology. Designing qualitative research, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data, and writing and presenting qualitative research will be covered. The course will also discuss ways of linking quantitative and qualitative methods in multi-methods research. Topics covered may include ethnography, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, case study and document analysis/content analysis.
  
  • MKT70250 - Qualitative Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MKT70260 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MKT80210 - Contemporary Readings in Marketing

    (3 units)


    This course will be based on books and contemporary and academic journal articles published on theoretical foundations and models of marketing. Course topics will be modified somewhat to reflect the research interests of the students, and will cover some of the major theories on historical developments and contemporary evolutions of marketing thought. Students will develop an understanding, critically analyze theories and models and examine theoretical underpinnings for their own line of research.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MKT80220 - Management, Strategy and Leadership in Marketing

    (3 units)


    This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of strategic management thinkers and contributors and relate this to leadership theory and practice in Marketing. This course presents the seminal works in the field of strategic management as it relates to leadership and follows the evolution of the thought and the major debates in the field. This course provides a framework to navigate through the voluminous articles published in scholarly journals in the area of strategic management, strategy and management regarding consumer behavior and culture. By reading the original founding thinkers of the field, students will be better able to absorb, critically assess and advance their own models of cross-cultural consumption behavior and write a proposition paper.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MKT80230 - Seminar in Special Topics 1

    (3 units)


    The seminar focuses on research in integrated marketing communications to the digital marketing environment. It explores thought-leaders and researchers approaches on topics in new frontiers of marketing.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MKT80240 - Seminar in Special Topics 2

    (3 units)


    This seminar will provide students with the opportunity to analyze and simulate real world business situations and develop domestic & international strategy models based on good decision making. Case studies will be analyzed based on theoretical foundations in management, examining real life data and measuring the effectiveness of alternative decision making. This course focuses on applied research and business consulting.

    In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).

  
  • MTH09990 - Algebra in a Practical Context

    (3 units)
    Study of various topics in algebra: properties of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and roots, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and applications of algebra to real world problems.
  
  • MTH10200 - Math Concepts

    (3 units)
    A problem solving approach to mathematics as it applies to life and the world of work. Development, demonstration, and communication of mathematical concepts and formulas that relate to measurement, percentage, statistics, and geometry.
  
  • MTH11090 - College Algebra

    (3 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions.
    Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • MTH11090A - College Algebra I

    (1.5 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
    Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • MTH11090B - College Algebra II

    (1.5 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
    Prerequisites: MTH09990 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • MTH20050 - Algebra

    (3 units)
  
  • MTH20200 - Statistics I

    (3 units)
  
  • MTH20300 - Statistics II

    (3 units)
  
  • NSC12600 - Introduction to Biology

    (3 units)
    Students will explore both the unifying principles that underlie all life on Earth and the enormous diversity of biological structures produced as a consequence of evolution. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts concerning the molecular basis of life, cell structure, the genetic transmission of information, natural selection and adaptation, population biology, and ecology.
    Co-requisite: NSC12610
  
  • NSC12600A - Introduction to Biology and Society I

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC12600B - Introduction to Biology and Society II

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC12610 - Introduction to Biology Lab

    (1 unit)
    Students will learn about fundamental chemical and physical processes common to all living organisms, the interactions between organisms and their environment.
    Co-requisite: NSC12600
  
  • NSC12610A - Introduction to Biology Lab I

    (0.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC12610B - Introduction to Biology Lab II

    (0.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC20100 - Introduction to Chemistry

    (3 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
    Prerequisites: MTH11090
    Co-requisite: NSC20110
  
  • NSC20100A - Introduction to Chemistry and Society I

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  
  • NSC20100B - Introduction to Chemistry and Society II

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  
  • NSC20110 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab

    (1 unit)
    Introduction to basic quantitative chemical laboratory techniques. Principles of chemical reactions and physical measurements are illustrated.
    Prerequisites: MTH11090
    Co-requisite: NSC20100
  
  • NSC20120 - Introduction to Chemistry

    (4 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  
  • NSC22160 - Introduction to Earth Sciences

    (4 units)
    Introduction to topics from chemistry, geology, and astronomy; discusses the structure of atoms, the periodic table, chemical reactions, earth’s geological structure and earthquakes, and stars and the solar system; taught through lectures, films, demonstrations, etc. This introductory earth and space science course covers basic principles from the fields of geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Minerals and rocks, natural processes acting at the earth’s surface and within the Earth, plate tectonics, geologic time and dating, composition and motions of the Earth, solar system, phases of the moon, origin and life cycles of stars, galaxies, water movements, ocean floor, weather and climate, along with other related topics will be studied.
  
  • ORG60030 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting

    (0 units)
    Meets five times each Fall and Spring semester. Meetings address program requirements, research activities, colloquia, and specific areas of preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, APA writing skills, flip chart skills, professional demeanor, and personal development). Required for master’s students in years one to three. A schedule of meetings and topics is published at the start of each semester.
 

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