2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
SWKM 5000 Generalist Practice in a Multicultural Society
Credits: 4 (4 + 0)
Prerequisite: SWKM 5150
This course provides students with the knowledge, values and skills for generalist practice with diverse client systems. The course focuses on the ethics and values, professional relationships, interviewing, assessment, and evaluation at the micro, mezzo, and/or macro levels.
The first four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., SWKM represents social work (master’s level). The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 5000. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 5000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Following each course number is the semester hours of credit. As an example, SWKM 5000-4 is a master’s level, four-credit course. After the course number is the course title, which is followed by the number of credit hours (5). Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If a prerequisite must be met before a student can register for the course, this information is listed above the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule.
- Regular courses appear in this section of the University Catalog and are offered on a regular basis.
- Independent study courses provide students the opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a topic of special interest. Independent study courses are specified as 698_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Independent study courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Special topics or omnibus courses are temporary courses that are not listed in the Catalog. They may be used to pilot-test a course, present a special topic, or provide a unique, experiential-learning opportunity. Omnibus courses use a specified range of course numbers (590_, 690_) and include an alpha character in the course number. Omnibus courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Variable topics courses allow courses of varying titles under an overall theme or “umbrella” course. Variable topic courses include an alpha character in the course number and are published in the Class Schedule.
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MBA 5000 - MBA Foundation
Credits: 1
Description: This course establishes a foundation for incoming MBA student success and must be completed successfully before beginning the MBA program. Content includes leadership, team building, communication and consulting skills, and a framework for decision making. In addition, students are introduced to resources that will enable them to successfully complete their MBA degree. The course requires students to self-assess, set goals, network with peers, and prepare for experiential components of the MBA program.
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MBA 5100 - Accounting Ethics, Professionalism, and Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s Standing
Description: This graduate-level course provides the ethical grounding professional accountants need to identify ethical issues that they might face and to respond effectively to them. The foundational construct is from Giving Voice to Values modeling. Students will evaluate dilemmas utilizing the major theoretical ethical reasoning models and the ethical principles included in the codes of ethics disseminated and enforced by the major accounting organizations, with emphasis on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Completion of this course qualifies a student for the accounting ethics course requirement for CPA licensure in Colorado per the Colorado Board of Accountancy, effective July 1, 2015.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5000
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MBA 5102 - Communication and Accounting Research
Credits: 3
Description: This course develops a student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in communication and research in accounting. The course focuses on written and oral communication and accounting research.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5020
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MBA 5105 - Accounting Concepts
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces accounting concepts, principles, and practices needed by business managers. The course focuses on the reporting, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information, as well as the role it plays in the decision making process. Students will be able to identify and analyze the economic consequences of transactions on the financial statements used by external stakeholders and they will develop the tools necessary to make effective economic decisions. This course may be used as a leveling course for MPAcc students and does not count toward the thirty credit hours required for the MPAcc degree.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5050
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MBA 5107 - Taxation for Decision Makers
Credits: 3
Description: A study of Federal income tax laws with an emphasis on individual taxation and related business aspects as they relate to the managerial decision making process. This course includes such topics as gross income, gains and losses, and deductions. This course does not apply towards the MPAcc degree.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: ACCM 5070
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MBA 5109 - Tax Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3090 with grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor.
Description: The purpose of this course is to conduct in-depth tax research applicable to federal tax law, including the use of traditional and computerized tax services. The emphasis is on tax planning principles.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5090
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MBA 5110 - Financial Accounting and Reporting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Permission from the MPAcc Coordinator
Description: Students will examine the financial statement reporting requirements for businesses. Analysis and evaluation of transactions and their impact on performance, financial position and cash flows will be the basis of interpreting the inter-relatedness of financial statements. Complex calculations for critical reporting requirements under GAAP will focus on specific asset, liability, equity accounts and revenue recognition. This class does not apply towards the MPAcc degree.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: ACCM 5100
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MBA 5140 - Strategic Cost Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3400 (or equivalent) with grade of C or better or ACCM 5050/MBA 5105 with grade of C or better.
Description: This course applies managerial and cost accounting concepts and procedures to strategic business decisions. Topics covered include cost management systems, capital budgeting techniques, inventory management, organizational performance measurement, transfer pricing, and other current topics that support management decision-making.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5400
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MBA 5160 - Fraud Examination Awareness Seminar
Credits: 3
Description: This course examines various aspects of fraud with a focus on how and why fraud is committed and how fraud can be deterred or prevented. Students address issues related to forensic accounting and ethics within a framework of fraudulent matters.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5600
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MBA 5180 - Applied Internal Auditing
Credits: 3
Description: This course applies contemporary case study, research methodology, and practical experience to internal audit principles. Topics explored include corporate governance, enterprise risk management, continuous auditing techniques, fraud auditing, and professional development.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5800
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MBA 5181 - Small Business Consulting and Accounting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5020 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to provide accounting services to a small business. Students provide accounting services and advice to local small businesses.
Crosslisted: ACCM 5810
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MBA 5190 - Internal Audit Projects
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s level standing OR permission of the MPAcc Coordinator. Completion of an undergraduate auditing course with a grade of C or better.
Description: This course focuses on the practical application of audit theory. Students will perform an internal audit of a business unit under close faculty supervision. During this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of the operational, financial, technological, and cultural factors driving a work group in order to assess the risks pervasive in a business environment. Students will present recommendations for business process improvements to senior management and the Board of Trustees.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: ACCM 5901
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MBA 5205 - Information Systems Strategy Planning
Credits: 3
Description: This course builds an understanding of information technology from a management perspective. Students develop an understanding of the links between information technology, business strategy, business process management, and organizational management dynamics. Three main themes are emphasized: the current market for IT capabilities and services, ways to gain competitive advantage by using information technology to enable new value-enhancing strategies and business models and products, and understanding how managers should specify, source, deploy, manage and support their information technology assets and infrastructure.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM, CYBM, or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5205, CYBM 5205
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MBA 5210 - Knowledge Discovery using Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Description: This course presents students with tools and concepts from each of the three areas of Business Analytics-Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive Analytics. Descriptive Analytics addresses descriptive statistics and the exploration of data. Predictive Analytics covers regression analysis, model building, time series analysis, forecasting and Analysis of Variance. Prescriptive Analytics addresses decision making under uncertainty and risk, linear optimization, integer optimization nonlinear optimization, and simulation modeling. A variety of software tools are used to analyze data and solve decision-making problems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5210
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MBA 5220 - Practical Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the role of business analytics in organizations using a variety of business analytics methods. This course applies practical methodologies, strategies, and best practices for performing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. In order to support the overall business analytics framework and methodology, this course also includes the use of enterprise level analytics tools and systems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5220
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MBA 5230 - Data Mining for Business Intelligence
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of data mining concepts and techniques and hands-on experience in applying these techniques to practical real-world business problems using commercial data mining software. As an applied course, the emphasis is on application and interpretation of various data mining methods using business cases and data.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5230
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MBA 5305 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3
Description: This course applies the fundamental tools of price theory–consumer and firm behavior, demand and supply, the allocation of resources, competition and monopoly-to managerial decision making. This course analyzes external interactions of the firm with its customers, competitors, markets, and the government. This course also analyzes the various issues the firm faces when interacting with its various stakeholders. This includes issues related to organizational structure and contract design, especially as these issues relate to opportunism, rent-seeking, and asymmetric information, are discussed.
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MBA 5405 - Corporate Finance
Credits: 3
Description: This course emphasizes effective financial decision making. The course covers a variety of managerial finance topics including financial statement analysis, financial planning and forecasting, security valuation, risk and return, and capital budgeting.
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MBA 5480 - Strategic Finance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5405 with a grade of “C” or better
Description: This case study oriented, interactive course applies principles and analytical skills developed in the MBA core to evaluate the impact of alterative financial strategies and policies on a company. Topics to be addressed include capital budgeting, financing decisions, firm valuation analysis of merger and acquisitions, and working capital management. To enhance critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, teamwork, and spreadsheet analysis, in combination with routine written and oral presentations, are essential components of the course.
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MBA 5505 - Legal Analysis and Sustainability
Credits: 3
Description: This course focuses on current issues in business, law, and ethics to analyze the challenges and responsibilities of a business in meeting the interests of all stakeholders. The class emphasizes sustainable development and ethics with a focus on social, environmental, and economic resources and impacts within a legal framework at a state, federal and international level.
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MBA 5510 - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
Description: This course examines the management of operations both within service and manufacturing organizations and in the broader context of the supply chain. Special emphasis is placed on process analysis, continuous quality improvement, lean methods, and developing analytical skills for the purpose of supporting effective business decision making.
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MBA 5520 - Global Enterprise Management
Credits: 3
Description: This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in the global environment. Students are exposed to an overview of the process and effects of internationalization in the current business environment. The course provides an overview of theories, concepts and skills needed to manage effectively in today’s global environment. Students integrate knowledge gained from other business courses to understand the conceptual framework of global business issues and apply knowledge and analytical tools to business situations.
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MBA 5580 - Transforming Organizations through Leadership
Credits: 3
Description: This course integrates knowledge and practices for leaders to conceptualize and realize organizational transformation for improved effectiveness, better financial performance, and a vibrant culture. The course utilizes a systems approach to analyze complex, dynamic organizations in order to synthesize a path to greater organizational success through effective leadership.
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MBA 5605 - Marketing Analysis and Planning
Credits: 3
Description: In this course, students gain a working knowledge of marketing planning and implementation in the context of a firm’s strengths, overall strategy, and competitive environment. Students use marketing information to conduct internal and external analyses that support effective decision making. The course emphasizes the development of decision-making skills regarding market selection, pricing, promotion, product definition, and distribution channels in order to create and manage long-term, profitable customer relationships.
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MBA 5680 - Advanced Strategic Marketing and Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5605
Description: In this course, students apply analytic tools and methods to evaluate and select customer-centric marketing strategies within specific product-markets to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. These strategic processes include analyzing competitors and markets, evaluating and selecting customer segments, designing strategies appropriate to the product lifecycle, and organizing the marketing function. This course bridges the disciplines of marketing and strategic management through cases, client projects, and/or simulations.
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MBA 5710 - Global Business Management Experience
Credits: 3
Description: This travel-based course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in the international business environment as well the geography, culture, and economy of a foreign country. Students first research an overview of the process and effects of internationalization in the current business environment of the country, then travel to the country to meet with government and non-government agencies, local businesses, and international businesses, as well as experience aspects of local culture. Through case studies, students integrate knowledge gained from other business courses to understand the conceptual framework of global business issues and apply knowledge and analytical tools to business situations in a foreign country.
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MBA 6500 - Integrative and Strategic Perspectives of Organizations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000; MBA 5105; MBA 5205; MBA 5305; MBA 5405; MBA 5505; MBA 5510; MBA 5520 or approved study abroad; MBA 5605.
Description: This is the MBA capstone course representing an integrative experience dealing with strategic organizational issues. Analysis of internal and external factors affecting the development of company objectives and strategies are examined. Students learn the complexities involved in determining long-term strategies, examine the dynamics of the competitive environment, and discuss how an industry may change as a result of the capabilities and competitive interactions of rival firms. The course stresses the interrelationships among major functional areas and the adjustments that may result from changes in strategy. Students are expected to apply analytical tools developed in the MBA Core and this course.
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MHA 5000 - Fundamentals of Health Care Systems and Organizational Structures
Credits: 3
Description: Students in this course engage in an overview of the U.S. health care system. Students will learn about the role of providers in different health care settings, payers, intermediaries and other public and corporate entities involved in the delivery of health care services. Organizational structures, economic and political influences, financing and payment and evolving changes occurring in the health industry in the United States will be evaluated. Perspectives of the various stakeholders and cultural challenges in health care delivery are also reviewed. Critical issues such as access, quality, utilization, costs, technology, regulation, and ethics will be analyzed.
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MHA 5010 - Health Care Administration, Theory and Application, Governance, and Leadership
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will analyze and evaluate the environment surrounding health care administration, governance, legal structures, and organizational leadership. Composition, diversity, cultural proficiency, and qualities that define excellence in governance and leadership of health care organizations will be considered. An examination of principles and theories related to managing different types of complex organizations will be addressed. Students will consider the role of governing boards, executives, and administrative leadership teams in developing a mission-focused culture that supports organizational strategic objectives, regulatory and policy changes, organizational change, excellent communications and overall organizational leadership.
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MHA 5020 - Health Care Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Change, and Development
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will analyze and evaluate concepts and theories surrounding human resources and organizational behavior/development pertaining to the health care industry. Topics of study include: human resource functions; job analysis and design; recruitment, selection, and retention; performance management; employee relations; training, compensation, benefits; organizational development/behavior; HR legal and regulatory policies; organized labor; workforce innovation, forecasting, emotional intelligence and diversity.
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MHA 5030 - Health Care Legal Principles, Compliance, and Ethics
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will survey the major legal and ethical issues of the health care system. The course covers the legal issues surrounding the relationships of patient, provider, and health care institution. There will be specific isolation for analysis by career designation, i.e., MD, RN, etc., as well as ways in which organizations manage these professionals from a legal standpoint. Further, the course will focus on shareholder responsibility, corporate compliance, key cases in health care law, elements of assault, battery, tort, etc., and elements of ethics within health care and how they are both similar and dissimilar to legal concepts.
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MHA 5040 - Population and Community Health
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will differentiate perspectives of the healthcare delivery system, identify chronic diseases and wellness needs at a community level using disparate sources of data, and create programs to address health determinants and care coordination among a defined population of individuals. Further, the course content will include information needed for designing plans to improve the health status of the community and its members. Concepts provided in this course will help students identify methods to conduct community health assessments, evaluate community intervention programs, and utilize data to understand community health profiles. Cultural competence will also be considered through both theory and case studies. Relevant data will also support the incidence of health disparities as it applies to the individual and the community.
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MHA 5050 - Seminar in Health Administration: Current Topics, Trends, Policy, and Sustainability
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will appraise current topics and trends within health care administration environment. Due to the changing healthcare environment, these topics and trends will shift over time. In addition, students will also develop the ability to explain and summarize evolving policy and ongoing efforts of sustainability. Familiarity with progressive trend setting, payment structures, innovative models of healthcare delivery, and modern policymakers are critical to the success of health care administration personnel. Students will have the ability to discuss, debate, and make informed evidence-based recommendations concerning the contemporary state of health care administration.
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MHA 5060 - Health Information Systems
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will gain insights to the use of information systems on evaluating and improving the quality and efficiency of the delivery of health care. After reviewing data gathered by contemporary health information systems, students will engage in applied exercises to identify how information and decision support tools can be used to investigate and formulate responses to current health care management problems.
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MHA 5070 - Seminar in Health Administration: Capstone Preparation
Credits: 1
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this seminar course will transition from theory to practice, including evaluating elements of professional relationship skills and accountability. Considered the pre-requisite to the capstone internship and thesis courses, students will explore internship and thesis options for their capstone, develop goals and create measurable learning objectives.
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MHA 5080 - Marketing and Strategy in the Health Industry
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will explore concepts of strategic and marketing management - analyze mission, vision, external trends, competitive forces and internal issues and investigate primary and secondary research - all in creating, executing, and analyzing a strategic plan. Students will evaluate marketing principles of product, price, place, and promotion, as well as positioning as derived from the strategic plan in order to create a marketing plan. Students will critique how all aspects of health care management - including financial and operations management - are derived from the health care organization’s strategy.
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MHA 5090 - Financial Analyses and Application in Health Care Organizations
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will be familiarized with the financial statements used to manage health care businesses and the essential skills of financial statement analysis and budgeting. Students will explore the key elements of managing the revenue cycle in health care, pricing, cost analysis, expense management, and capital investment analysis. Students in the course will also be challenged to use financial and operational data to support management decision-making.
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MHA 5100 - Health Care Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will gain an overview of essential statistical concepts in health care administration including descriptive statistics, sampling and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and fundamental inferential techniques. Students will then apply this knowledge to implementing various research study designs methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed), using hands-on experiences to apply concepts presented in the course to health services research ideas of interest.
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MHA 5200 - Health Care Operations, Risk Management, and Quality Assessment and Improvement
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will obtain a comprehensive and practical examination of all aspects of operations management in health care. Students will use mathematical skills to critically assess patient flows, process and quality improvement, volume projection, and supply chain management to improve processes in health care organizations. Detailed content on reducing cycle times (e.g., patient wait times), measuring productivity, streamlining process flows, tracking outcomes, quality, and performance metrics, and risk assessment of health care business processes will also be presented.
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MHA 5300 - Health Economics
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000
Description: Students in this course will evaluate economic concepts and tools including demand theory and production functions in health care. Insurance, provider, and health care labor markets will be examined. Economic information will be used to analyze markets and understand contemporary policy issues in health care in the U.S. Assessment of economic utility in health care from different stakeholder perspectives will also be addressed.
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MHA 6100 - Health Administration Capstone: Residency
Credits: 3 (150 field hours)
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5060, 5070, 5080, 5090, 5100, 5200 & 5300
Description: Considered the culminating experience for students in the Master of Health Administration program. This capstone course is a structured field experience in which students work under direct supervision of a faculty advisor and internship preceptor. Students function as an integral member of a health care organization to complete a minimum of 150 field hours. The purpose of the field capstone is to obtain first-hand knowledge, apply didactics, build professional competencies, gain critical thinking skills, negotiate consensus and collaboration in work teams, and analyze administrative and operational matters.
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MHA 6200 - Health Administration Capstone: Thesis
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): MHA 5000, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5060, 5070, 5080, 5090, 5100, 5200 & 5300
Description: Considered the culminating experience for students in the Master of Health Administration program. This capstone course requires completion of a major analytical paper. Students investigate a health care topic related to his/her career aspirations or personal research interests. Under direct supervision of a faculty advisor, students will analyze, synthesize, and integrate previously learned knowledge gleaned from coursework and professional experiences. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and create an individual, unique, analytical thesis paper and present the project and findings to peers and faculty.
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NUTM 5800 - Advanced Practicum in Dietetics
Credits: 1-12
Prerequisite(s): DPD verification statement
Description: Supervised practical experience in clinical, food service, and community settings for development of entry-level skills for the registered dietitian nutritionist.
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Master of Professional Accountancy |
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ACCM 5000 - Accounting Ethics, Professionalism, and Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s Standing
Description: This graduate-level course provides the ethical grounding professional accountants need to identify ethical issues that they might face and to respond effectively to them. The foundational construct is from Giving Voice to Values modeling. Students will evaluate dilemmas utilizing the major theoretical ethical reasoning models and the ethical principles included in the codes of ethics disseminated and enforced by the major accounting organizations, with emphasis on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Completion of this course qualifies a student for the accounting ethics course requirement for CPA licensure in Colorado per the Colorado Board of Accountancy, effective July 1, 2015.
Crosslisted: MBA 5100
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ACCM 5020 - Communication and Accounting Research
Credits: 3
Description: This course develops a student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in communication and research in accounting. The course focuses on written and oral communication and accounting research.
Crosslisted: MBA 5102
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ACCM 5050 - Accounting Concepts
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces accounting concepts, principles, and practices needed by business managers. The course focuses on the reporting, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information, as well as the role it plays in the decision making process. Students will be able to identify and analyze the economic consequences of transactions on the financial statements used by external stakeholders and they will develop the tools necessary to make effective economic decisions. This course may be used as a leveling course for MPAcc students and does not count toward the thirty credit hours required for the MPAcc degree.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: MBA 5105
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ACCM 5060 - Commercial Law for Accountants
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides a contemporary view of the legal environment as it relates to the accounting profession. Students study selected provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code including secured transactions, commercial paper, and sales. Students also study and analyze cases and problems in bankruptcy, financial reporting, and professional liability.
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ACCM 5070 - Taxation for Decision Makers
Credits: 3
Description: A study of Federal income tax laws with an emphasis on individual taxation and related business aspects as they relate to the managerial decision making process. This course includes such topics as gross income, gains and losses, and deductions. This course does not apply towards the MPAcc degree.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: MBA 5107
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ACCM 5090 - Tax Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3090 with grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor.
Description: The purpose of this course is to conduct in-depth tax research applicable to federal tax law, including the use of traditional and computerized tax services. The emphasis is on tax planning principles.
Crosslisted: MBA 5109
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ACCM 5100 - Financial Accounting and Reporting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Permission from the MPAcc Coordinator
Description: Students will examine the financial statement reporting requirements for businesses. Analysis and evaluation of transactions and their impact on performance, financial position and cash flows will be the basis of interpreting the inter-relatedness of financial statements. Complex calculations for critical reporting requirements under GAAP will focus on specific asset, liability, equity accounts and revenue recognition. This class does not apply towards the MPAcc degree.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: MBA 5110
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ACCM 5200 - Contemporary Auditing Issues
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s standing or permission of the instructor
Description: This course is a study of the theory and practice of auditing and attestation services with a special emphasis on current developments and approaches. The course concentrates on the public accounting environment, internal control, contemporary methodologies in auditing and attestation, generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), auditing research, and corporate governance.
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ACCM 5205 - Information Systems Strategy Planning
Credits: 3
Description: This course builds an understanding of information technology from a management perspective. Students develop an understanding of the links between information technology, business strategy, business process management, and organizational management dynamics. Three main themes are emphasized: the current market for IT capabilities and services, ways to gain competitive advantage by using information technology to enable new value-enhancing strategies and business models and products, and understanding how managers should specify, source, deploy, manage and support their information technology assets and infrastructure.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM, CYBM, or MBA
Crosslisted: CYBM 5205, MBA 5205
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ACCM 5210 - Knowledge Discovery using Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Description: This course presents students with tools and concepts from each of the three areas of Business Analytics-Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive Analytics. Descriptive Analytics addresses descriptive statistics and the exploration of data. Predictive Analytics covers regression analysis, model building, time series analysis, forecasting and Analysis of Variance. Prescriptive Analytics addresses decision making under uncertainty and risk, linear optimization, integer optimization nonlinear optimization, and simulation modeling. A variety of software tools are used to analyze data and solve decision-making problems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: MBA 5210
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ACCM 5220 - Practical Business Analytics
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the role of business analytics in organizations using a variety of business analytics methods. This course applies practical methodologies, strategies, and best practices for performing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. In order to support the overall business analytics framework and methodology, this course also includes the use of enterprise level analytics tools and systems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: MBA 5220
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ACCM 5230 - Data Mining for Business Intelligence
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of data mining concepts and techniques and hands-on experience in applying these techniques to practical real-world business problems using commercial data mining software. As an applied course, the emphasis is on application and interpretation of various data mining methods using business cases and data.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: MBA 5230
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ACCM 5400 - Strategic Cost Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3400 (or equivalent) with grade of C or better or ACCM 5050/MBA 5105 with grade of C or better.
Description: This course applies managerial and cost accounting concepts and procedures to strategic business decisions. Topics covered include cost management systems, capital budgeting techniques, inventory management, organizational performance measurement, transfer pricing, and other current topics that support management decision-making.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM or MBA
Crosslisted: MBA 5140
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ACCM 5420 - International Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3510 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course focuses on identifying and managing the similarities and differences in financial reporting practices throughout the world. The topics include the background to international accounting, a comparison between Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), discussion of specific IFRS, international financial statement analysis, emerging issues in IFRS and the United States’ transition to IFRS.
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ACCM 5510 - Accounting Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3520 with grade of “C” or better
Description: In this course, students analyze the theoretical foundations that underlie financial reporting. This is achieved by examining the authoritative pronouncements and the contemporary accounting literature.
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ACCM 5520 - Business Combinations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3520 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course is a comprehensive study of business combinations focusing on the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Complexities inherent in consolidating investments in foreign subsidiaries and complex groups are addressed in depth. Additional topics include variable interest entities, foreign currency transactions, hedging transactions, equity method investments, and a review of some of the empirical research in this area.
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ACCM 5550 - Contemporary Accounting Issues
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3510 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course analyzes and evaluates current issues involving the accounting profession. Exposure drafts, discussion papers and other recent pronouncements of various accounting regulatory bodies are discussed.
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ACCM 5600 - Fraud Examination Awareness Seminar
Credits: 3
Description: This course examines various aspects of fraud with a focus on how and why fraud is committed and how fraud can be deterred or prevented. Students address issues related to forensic accounting and ethics within a framework of fraudulent matters.
Crosslisted: MBA 5160
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ACCM 5650 - Legal Elements of Fraud
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5600 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the rules of evidence and an overview of the criminal and civil justice system, including a focus on the court and trial process. The course addresses aspects of engagements and investigation, and the role and responsibilities of the expert witness.
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ACCM 5800 - Applied Internal Auditing
Credits: 3
Description: This course applies contemporary case study, research methodology, and practical experience to internal audit principles. Topics explored include corporate governance, enterprise risk management, continuous auditing techniques, fraud auditing, and professional development.
Note: Students who have taken ACC 4700 Internal Auditing may NOT take this course.
Crosslisted: MBA 5180
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ACCM 5810 - Small Business Consulting and Accounting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5020 with grade of “C” or better
Description: This course focuses on the skills necessary to provide accounting services to a small business. Students provide accounting services and advice to local small businesses.
Crosslisted: MBA 5181
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ACCM 5820 - Data Analysis for Fraud and Litigation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completed with a “C” or better: ACCM 5200, ACCM 5600, ACCM 5800, or ACCM 5901
Description: This course applies contemporary data analysis practices to develop analytical models used in fraud and litigation cases. Students work with multiple data types, data tools, and relational modeling software to produce conclusions used in professional fraud investigations. Data analysis systems used in this course include FileViewer, Microsoft Excel, IDEA, and ACL.
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ACCM 5901 - Internal Audit Projects
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s level standing OR permission of the MPAcc Coordinator. Completion of an undergraduate auditing course with a grade of C or better.
Description: This course focuses on the practical application of audit theory. Students will perform an internal audit of a business unit under close faculty supervision. During this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of the operational, financial, technological, and cultural factors driving a work group in order to assess the risks pervasive in a business environment. Students will present recommendations for business process improvements to senior management and the Board of Trustees.
Note: Course Revised 6/25/2020
Crosslisted: MBA 5190
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ACCM 6080 - Tax Leadership and Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Master’s standing and [ACC 3090 with a “C” or better and ACC 3110 with a “C” or better or one year of supervised experience in tax preparation]
Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to supervise undergraduate students through a tax preparation season. It includes interaction with community partners, IRS tax return submissions, and advanced tax knowledge application. During the course, students will complete schedules, mentor and assess undergraduate students, and provide leadership to create an efficient and effective tax site.
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ACCM 6090 - Tax Practice and Procedure
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): ACCM 5090 with “C” or better
Description: This course covers the organization of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the return filing process, the assessment process, the refund process, civil penalties, practice before the IRS, criminal investigations, fraud, prosecutions, the collection process, practical applications of IRS rules and aspects of case law.
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ACCM 6100 - Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I
Credits: 3
Pre/Corequisite(s): ACCM 5090 with “C” or better
Description: This course provides an in-depth analysis of federal corporate taxation. Students study a variety of topics including formation, organization, operation, and dissolution.
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ACCM 6110 - Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 6100 with “C” or better
Description: This course provides an in-depth analysis of tax accounting, consolidated returns, and reorganization under the Internal Revenue Code.
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ACCM 6140 - Small Business Taxation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5070
Description: This course is a detailed study of the taxation of flow-through entities and their partners/shareholders. This course includes the study of Federal tax laws pertaining to the formation, operation and liquidation of partnership and S-Corporation Entities with a focus on small business entities.
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ACCM 6580 - Financial Statement Analysis and Quantitative Methods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3520 with grade of “C” or better
Pre/Corequisite(s): ACCM 5020 with “C” or better
Description: This course focuses on the core theory in the practice of financial analysis. The course aims to be an interface between financial reporting and corporate finance by providing a synthesis of the types of quantitative methods used in financial statement analysis.
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ACCM 6600 - Occupational Fraud
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5600 with “C” or better
Description: This course focuses on what constitutes occupational fraud and white-collar crime and how they are committed. Students develop the skills necessary to detect and investigate allegations of occupational and white-collar fraud and to cultivate an ability to detect material financial statement fraud. The importance of internal control and accounting information systems, as well as the role of the auditing process in the prevention and detection of fraud, are also explored.
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ACCM 6900 - Teaching of Accounting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department chair
Description: This course provides a student with teaching assistant experience under close faculty supervision. It includes seminar meetings and additional hours of teaching-related applications each week. During the seminar portion of the course, students discuss active learning environments, how to make presentations, and how to write materials for presentations.
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ACCM 6950 - Accounting Research
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite(s): ACCM 5020 with “C” or better and permission of instructor
Description: The student works with a faculty member on a research project by assisting with the literature review, the collection of data, and the presentation of the findings.
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity |
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CYBM 5000 - Cyber Laws/Regulations and Prosecution
Credits: 3
Description: Students in this course will assess, analyze and critique current cyber laws and regulations as they relate to cybersecurity and cybercrime and U.S. and state court cases addressing cyber laws and regulations violations. Students will interpret the legal aspects of forensic computer science, privacy issues, constitutional protections, and will employ related state, federal and international laws and regulations. Students will also identify and differentiate the challenges in the investigation and prosecution of cyber criminals as well as the constitutional issues applicable to the presentation of cybercrime evidence. Students will explain the ramifications of legal and ethical implications created in cyberspace.
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CYBM 5001 - Cybercrime Investigation
Credits: 3
Description: Students in this course will conduct an in-depth analysis on investigative processes related to deconstructing and disassembling crimes and terrorist activities committed in cyberspace. Students will examine how traditional investigations of crime and terrorism have each evolved through the use of technology and digitalization to include using computer systems as both tools for crime and targets of crime. Students will also explore and define the various roles of law enforcement in investigating cybercrime and cyberterror, facilitating relationships with other organizations, and managing cybervictimization.
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CYBM 5002 - Theories of Cybercrime
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5000 and CYBM 5001 each with a grade of C or better
Description: Students in this course will explore the theoretical causes of cybercrime at the graduate student level. They will analyze key criminological theories as they pertain to hacking, piracy, theft, and harassment carried out through the Internet. The characteristics of criminal behavior will be examined using empirical evidence in order to theoretically explain the central causes of Internet crimes.
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CYBM 5020 - Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Credits: 3
Description: This course is an introduction to information system infrastructure. The focus of this course is on data communications and networks. Discussion covers layered network architectures and communication hardware. Emerging technologies such as social media, mobile computing, cloud computing, big data, SCADA, and the Internet of Things are examined. The basics of application security such as SQLi and the OWASP top-ten list are introduced.
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CYBM 5021 - Network and Internet Security
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5020 with a passing grade of C or better
Description: An introduction to the security concepts needed for the design, use, and implementation of secure voice and data communications networks, including the Internet. A brief review of networking technology and standards (including an introduction to Internet communication protocols) is provided. Security subjects addressed include defense models, security policy development, authentication and authorization controls, firewalls, packet filtering, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless network security. A specific project on network security in a hypothetical scenario based on the inputs from government agencies and commercial organizations is assessed by a team of experts who are working in the field.
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CYBM 5022 - Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5020 with a passing grade of C or better
Description: An exploration of the theory and implementation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. Topics include network-based, host- based, and hybrid intrusion detection; intrusion prevention; attack pattern identification; deployment; response; surveillance; damage assessment; data forensics; data mining; attack tracing; system recovery; and continuity of operation. A specific project on intrusion detection and intrusion prevention in a hypothetical scenario based on the inputs from government agencies and commercial organizations is assessed by a team of experts who are working in the field.
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CYBM 5023 - Computer and Mobile Device Forensics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5021 with a passing grade of C or better
Description: An introduction to the fundamental concepts behind the collection and analysis of the digital evidence left behind in a digital crime scene. Topics include the identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis, and presentation of evidence for prosecution purposes. Discussion also covers the laws and ethics related to computer forensics and challenges in computer forensics. Network forensics is briefly explored. A specific project on computer forensics or network forensics in a hypothetical scenario based on the inputs from government agencies and commercial organizations is assessed by a team of experts who are working in the field.
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CYBM 5205 - Information Systems Strategy Planning
Credits: 3
Description: This course builds an understanding of information technology from a management perspective. Students develop an understanding of the links between information technology, business strategy, business process management, and organizational management dynamics. Three main themes are emphasized: the current market for IT capabilities and services, ways to gain competitive advantage by using information technology to enable new value-enhancing strategies and business models and products, and understanding how managers should specify, source, deploy, manage and support their information technology assets and infrastructure.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACCM, CYBM, or MBA
Crosslisted: ACCM 5205, MBA 5205
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CYBM 5242 - Security Risk Analysis and Risk Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA/CYBM 5205 with a grade of C or better
Description: This course explores fundamental information systems security risk areas, planning, and management, including risk analysis, business continuity, disaster recovery, and security controls. The course will also explore risks as they relate to areas of information systems operations, legal regulations, and online privacy. Other topics include governance, internal and external partnerships, emerging technologies, threats and vulnerabilities, and new security solutions and capabilities.
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CYBM 5244 - Incident Detection and Response
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA/CYBM 5205 with a grade of C or better
Description: This course provides students with the background and skills to manage information systems security incidents while minimizing impact on business operations. The covered topics include detection, investigation, and response to different types of cyber security incidents. Students explore these topics by developing incidence response plans by utilizing best practices, industry-standard processes, and appropriate tools for investigating information security incidents. They will recommend processes for possible incidence response that adhere to operational, regulatory, legal, and organizational compliance.
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CYBM 5248 - Information Assurance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MBA/CYBM 5205 and CYBM 5242 each with a grade of C or better.
Description: This course examines the principle areas of information assurance in an enterprise environment. Topics will include protecting networks, intrusion detection, monitoring, and supervisory control and data acquisition. The course surveys the broad fields of enterprise security and privacy, concentrating on the nature of enterprise security requirements by identifying threats to enterprise information technology systems, access control and open systems, and organizational structures for managing information assurance.
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CYBM 6000 - Internship in Cybersecurity
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must have completed 24 credits of CYBM courses and instructor’s permission.
Description: Students in this course will demonstrate the skills learned at Metropolitan State University of Denver with experience working in the field of cybersecurity. Students will gain hands-on experience related to their field of study by integrating classroom learning with the acquisition of meaningful knowledge in an applied work setting. Through direct coordination, performance and formulation, students gain an understanding of an assigned agency’s work, mission, and client, and how these potentially relate to their individual academic study, and the agency’s position in the broader industry or field. Students will produce a critical evaluation on their internship experience demonstrating how they have addressed specific learning goals.
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CYBM 6001 - Cybersecurity Capstone
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CYBM 5000, CYBM 5001, CYBM 5002, CYBM 5020, CYBM 5022, CYBM 5244, MBA/CYBM 5205 each with a passing grade of C or better
Description: Students in this course will complete a graduate research project. Students will integrate the knowledge acquired on the institutions policies and practices of computer information systems, computer science, and criminal justice. In this senior project, students will synthesize both academic and technical components to address real-world cybersecurity and management issues. Students will emphasize a security conscious system and best practices of software development and testing to tackle complex issues facing the industry.
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Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
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NUT 5000 - Introduction to Graduate Studies
Credits: 1
Description: This course provides graduate students with an introduction to strategies and tools for success in the graduate learning experience at MSU Denver. Topics include program standards and objectives, professionalism, graduate level oral and written communication expectations, and research expectations.
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NUT 5010 - Macronutrients in Health and Disease
Credits: 3
Description: Content focuses on energy containing macronutrients, fiber and water. Structural properties, digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion are discussed. Topics include the gut microbiome, physiology of energy balance and exercise, nutrigenomics, disease prevention, and lifecycle considerations. Dietary practices for promoting health and preventing disease will be discussed and analyzed. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of macronutrient metabolism on molecular, biochemical and physiological processes. Students will present on contemporary issues related to advanced macronutrient metabolism.
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NUT 5011 - Vitamins, Minerals, and Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease
Credits: 3
Description: Content focuses on advanced topics in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. The mechanisms of action, physiological functions, pharmacology and toxicology will be discussed along with structure, function, and metabolism of these compounds. Emphasis will be placed on the advanced integration of micronutrient and bioactive compound metabolism on molecular, biochemical and physiological processes in solving applied nutrition in health and disease issues. Nutrigenomics and dietary supplements will be discussed as appropriate. Case studies on contemporary issues will be utilized. The course is not intended to be a first course in micronutrients as the content will both apply and expand on basic micronutrient information.
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NUT 5020 - Maternal and Child Nutrition
Credits: 3
Description: This course focuses on the nutrition requirements, health issues, and diseases affecting pregnant and postpartum women, females of reproductive age, and infants and children. Epidemiology of maternal and childhood diseases in both developed and developing nations will be discussed. This course will integrate clinical and community evidence based guidelines and recommendations to provide a comprehensive overview of best practices in treating maternal and child nutrition issues. Counseling techniques and strategies for encouraging behavior change will be discussed for different socio-environmental domains.
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NUT 5030 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention in Clinical Nutrition
Credits: 3
Description: Explores common pathophysiological conditions and diseases to provide an in-depth analysis of the role of diet in disease prevention, development, and treatment. Students will apply and evaluate assessment methods (e.g. anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical) and interpret assessment results to accurately diagnose nutritional status and plan interventions. Topics include the nutrition care process, evidence-based practice, coding and billing, and education in clinical settings. Evaluation of energy balance and nutritional needs during physiological stress or illness will be discussed. Course will be taught using case-based learning and application of primary research.
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NUT 5031 - Advanced Clinical Practice Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NUT 5030
Description: Content focuses on advanced clinical practice topics to support clients’ self-management of diseases, nutrition care support program development, research analysis and communication, and clinical management. Clinical management topics include strategic and operational planning, analysis of clinical practices and procedures, effective leadership, and development of quality improvement and standards of care procedures. Students will evaluate published research and apply findings to clinical practice case studies.
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NUT 5040 - Nutrition Research Design and Evaluation
Credits: 3
Description: Understanding that modern research design and evaluation rarely occur alone and that nutrition professionals will be expected to collaborate with other members of a healthcare and/or research team, this course will provide students with an advanced and practical understanding of applied research design and evaluation in the field of nutrition. Topics include integrating the process of conducting research with study design principles, statistical analysis, qualitative and quantitative methods, research report development, dissemination of research findings and research ethics.
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NUT 5050 - Global and Cultural Topics in Nutrition
Credits: 3
Description: This course focuses on equipping students to work with diverse populations and provides students with a foundation of knowledge concerning historical, social, and economic factors driving global nutrition. The current and future state of global nutrition will be discussed along with historical and future methods for addressing global malnutrition. Topics include epidemiology of nutritional diseases and malnutrition, sustainable agriculture, ethics in food, analyzing cross-cultural communication skills, identifying and utilizing culturally appropriate strategies in counseling and client care, and exploring various cultural traditions.
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NUT 5060 - Nutrition Communication Strategies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NUT 5040, NUT 5050
Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to examine and apply strategies and principles of effective communication for diverse audiences in the field of nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on effective translation and dissemination of scientific findings to diverse audiences using a variety of communication strategies including individual counseling, group facilitation, advocacy, and public speaking. The evaluation, interpretation, and communication of scientific literature will also be emphasized.
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NUT 5070 - Programmatic and Systematic Prevention Approaches I
Credits: 3
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to apply nutrition knowledge and skills in the development of entrepreneurial, community, clinical, or government-based prevention programs. Students will begin planning prevention programs, including conducting needs assessments, critiquing past research, developing interventions and applying behavioral theories to program planning. Additional topics include entrepreneurial strategies for program planning, epidemiology, and current government and private community nutrition programs and practices.
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NUT 5071 - Programmatic and Systematic Prevention Approaches II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NUT 5070
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to implement and evaluate community or clinical nutrition interventions and strategies. Students will participate in grant writing and budget development, community or clinical nutrition program implementation, applying evidence-based strategies, evaluating program effectiveness and dissemination of program outcomes. Effective communication and collaboration with nutrition partners in the community will be emphasized.
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