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This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, database management, networking, and the Internet.

This course defines the Cyber Domain that encompasses Cybersecurity as the discipline of securing computer information and communications systems, networks, infrastructures and assets, and protecting them against damage, unauthorized use, modification, or exploitation. The Cyber Domain must be managed ethically, politically, and physically in a similar collaborative fashion to the space, maritime, and physical domains of states and nations globally.

This course provides comprehensive Cybersecurity awareness and a fundamental understanding of various computer and network security threats, such as: Identity Theft, Fraud, Online Scams, Viruses and Backdoors, Hacking, Social Engineering Attacks, and more.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of programming development practices. Concepts covered include the application of algorithms and logic to the design and development of procedural and object oriented computer programs to address the problem solving requirements associated with business information systems. This course will cover procedural programming concepts, including data types, controls structures, functional decomposition, arrays, files, classes, and objects.

This course teaches the basics of an object-oriented scripting language capable of developing web apps, scripts, cross-platform apps, games and pen-testing exercises.

This course analyzes and compares security administration for traditional physical infrastructures with that of evolving cloud infrastructures.

This course covers today's most popular data programming languages. Students will be introduced at a high level to the programming languages as they relate to database design, development, and management.

This course provides an introduction to software development with some beginning concepts in HTML, CSS and JavaScript as well as additional skills for building the user interface (UI) and manage the application lifecycle.

This course provides a foundation in basic telecommunications and networking technologies fundamental to the industry and to the broad field of telecommunications. Analog, digital, and cloud-based technologies are covered. Also covered in this course are an introduction to the OSI protocol model, network-switching systems, basics of wireless communications, and network security.

This course introduces the fundamental, logical, and design considerations addressed during system and application software development. It provides a solid background in information systems analysis and design techniques through a combination of theory and application. The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) will be fundamental to the course.

This course covers fundamental database concepts including SQL, non-relational databases, distributed databases and database architectures. Students are provided an overview for how to manage, display, sort, group, retrieve, and organize data for the application or tool associated with the software development taking place within an organization.

This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to understand foundational and advanced cloud terminologies/methodologies; to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g., server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies); and to understand aspects of IT security and use of industry best practices related to cloud implementations.

This course provides a foundational workshop on data structures, which is a functional component of business intelligence (BI) within an organization. Building upon basic programming and database structure, this course builds competencies for the student to recognize the structure of data contained in deployed enterprise information systems.

This course introduces the fundamental, logical, and design considerations addressed during system and application software development. It provides a background in applications software development and testing techniques through a combination of theory and application.

This course provides the foundation for successful project planning, organization, and implementation within the realm of information technology. The course uses real-world examples and identifies common mistakes and pitfalls in project management. Topics covered include project scoping, estimating, budgeting, scheduling and staffing, tracking and controlling, and software tools for project management.

This course explores the evolution from information security to cyber security, policy and cyber security development and the relationships between business and public/private sector organizations in meeting the challenges of cyber security threats. Students will be introduced to the legal and regulatory requirements for internal network and internet security both as they apply to business and personal use. Vulnerabilities of both the organization and the individual will be reviewed as well as the processes and controls for mitigating cyber security threats. The need for an IT audit will also be explored as part of the vulnerability/mitigation process as well as the need for development of an organization-wide cyber security policy.

As the capstone course for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), students will complete a multi-faceted academic project/paper that demonstrates mastery and assesses the level of competency for the stated outcomes of the BSIT program. Additionally, students will complete the development of their career portfolios to illustrate skills gained throughout the course of this program.

This course transitions students through the foundations of study at ���۴�ý. Students develop personal strategies for achieving educational goals and develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

This course develops the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and life success.

This course introduces theories and concepts in psychology that will foster academic success and provide students with opportunities to synthesize and apply that knowledge.

Students learn how to think critically, focusing on developing the necessary tools and skills to analyze problems, make decisions, and formulate well-supported points of view on key academic, social, and professional issues.

This course introduces students to thinking about and working with numbers by examining the day-to-day and societal importance of money.

This course extends practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Emphasis is given to developing an effective writing process that takes into account audience and rhetorical purpose.

This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how our personal lives are affected by our place in society. It explores ways of looking at the world that allow us to understand how the events and experiences of our lives are part of group dynamics, of social institutions, and of cultural meanings. It allows us to see personal events and meanings as affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices.

This course provides an applied approach to teambuilding, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Students must understand and apply these concepts within academic and professional settings. Students develop structures, processes, and strategies to create and maintain effective teams. Gender, cultural, and individual considerations in team dynamics are also explored.

This course provides an overview of the key components of comprehensive wellness. Based on a preventive model, the course will allow learners to explore choices that promote wellness with goals of living longer and better.

This course is designed to educate students about issues of race, ethnicity, gender, disability and other diversity issues in the United States.

Students apply advanced quantitative reasoning skills to solve real world problems. This course emphasizes modelling skills, statistical methods, and probability to create, analyze, and communicate solutions.

This in‐depth environmental science course examines how people use science to understand how they relate to the environment. The course explores relationships between people and ecosystems, and the science behind how ecosystems work. It reviews the historical development of the environmental movement, interactions between humans and natural ecosystems, and more specifically, the role of a growing population and associated pressures on natural resources. This course further examines how economics, natural systems, and conservation are interrelated. The many forms of pollution as well as types of energy resources are addressed. This course challenges students to consider the impact of lifestyle choices on environmental sustainability.

This applications‐driven course prepares students to critically analyze and solve problems using quantitative reasoning. Students approach real world scenarios using numerous reasoning skills and mathematical literacy to draw conclusions.

This course provides an overview of the standard for project management, with a focus on project management principles and guidelines for strategic development, decision making, and problem solving. Students will examine contexts, factors, and functions related to value delivery, governance, project environments, and product management.

This course explores the critical role of human resources in achieving business results. The course will help students to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management and its strategic relevance in business today. This course will provide students with a critical perspective on the development of human capital in the context of a unified system of attracting, retaining and developing talent that creates and supports the vision and values of the organization. Students will develop an understanding of the critical business implications for human resource professionals today.

The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the United States and around the world.

This foundational course covers networking basics. In this course, you will learn about network architecture, including network infrastructure implementation, addressing schemas, routing, unified communications, and cloud computing. Understanding computer networks and network components is essential for any IT professional. This course covers the objectives for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

This course introduces practices in cloud infrastructure and services. Covered are a cloud computing model, layers of cloud computing, and functions of cloud computing. Included are fundamental layers of cloud infrastructure: physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service. Also included are cross-layer functions of cloud infrastructure: business continuity, security, and service management.

This course provides an overview of project planning and performance, with a focus on stakeholders, teams, development approach and lifecycle, and planning performance domains.

This course provides an overview of project delivery and measurement, with a focus on project work, delivery, measurement, and uncertainty performance domains.

This course explores models, methods, and artifacts commonly used in the management of projects. Students will have the opportunity to apply a variety of models, methods, and artifacts across performance domains to support project requirements.

This course examines tailoring practices used to adapt project management approaches, governance, and processes to individual project needs. Students will also review agile methodologies used to improve collaboration, performance, and responses to change within various project phases.

This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues.