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ME 799 - Dissertation
Credits 1 – 6
Research analysis and writing towards completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits allowed toward the degree.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Ph.D. program and consent of advisor.
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MED 801 - Emergency Response and Population Health
Credits 6
This immersion experience provides an introduction and orientation to the UNLV School of Medicine’s campus, policies, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the development of patient evaluation skills, knowledge of emergency medical procedures, and awareness of community/public health issues, including qualification for the Nevada National Registry (EMT) Exam.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 802 - Introduction to Medical Science
Credits 6
An introduction to the biomedical sciences and basis for further study in the medical sciences. Introduces the basic tenets of biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, and embryology, as well as histology, pathology, epidemiology, immunology, and pharmacology.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 803 - Hematology & Oncology
Credits 4
An integrated study of normal and abnormal aspects of the hematopoietic system along with an introduction to the multisystem discipline of oncology. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and exposure to basic concepts of cancer biology, epidemiology, and anti-neoplastic therapies.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 804 - Musculoskeletal and Skin Systems
Credits 5
An integrated study of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, anatomy and embryology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, as well as therapeutic principles associated with musculoskeletal disorders and dermatology.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 805 - Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction
Credits 8
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 806 - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Renal Systems
Credits 12
An integrated study of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems¿ structures and functions. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with disorders.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 807 - Research 1
Credits 12
The medical curriculum fosters the multidirectional and multidisciplinary integration of basic, patient-oriented, and population-based research with the long-term goal of improving public health. Basic science knowledge is applied to conduct research, evaluate, and apply findings that enhance community health and produce meaningful health outcomes promoting prevention and/or treatment advances.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 808 - Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Credits 10
An integrated study of neurology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, and human development, and understanding of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with the nervous system and mental disorders.
Same as
No
Grading
S/F
Prerequisites
Successful passage of MED 801 , MED 802 , MED 803 , MED 804 , MED 805 , MED 806 , MED 810 , MED 811 , and MED 812 . School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 809 - Multi-system Disease
Credits 6
An integrated study of complex disorders involving multiple tissues, organs, systems, and the diagnosis and management of chronic multisystem disorders. Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic principles associated with selected multisystem diseases, including infectious diseases and collagen-vascular diseases as exemplars.
Same as
No
Grading
S/F
Prerequisites
Successful passage of MED 801 , MED 802 , MED 803 , MED 804 , MED 805 , MED 806 , MED 810 , MED 811 , and MED 812 . School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 810 - Doctoring 1
Credits 1
The first of a three-part foundational series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the longitudinal development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the medical program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 811 - Analytics in Medicine 1
Credits 1
A longitudinal, three-part foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: biostatistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 812 - Nevada Community Service 1
Credits 1
A longitudinal three-part series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and the community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 813 - Primary Care Preceptorship 1
Credits 1
The first of a three-part, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
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MED 820 - Doctoring 2
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal three-part series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the medical program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 821 - Analytics in Medicine 2
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: biostatistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 822 - Nevada Community Service 2
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 823 - Primary Care Preceptorship 2
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 827 - Research 2
Credits 4
A longitudinal research component continuing the multi-directional and multidisciplinary integration of basic, patient-oriented, and population-based research with the long-term goal of improving public health. Basic science knowledge is applied to conduct research, evaluate, and apply findings that enhance community health and produce meaningful health outcomes promoting prevention and/or treatment advances.
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MED 830 - Doctoring 3
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal three-part series designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors for the modern, competent, ethical, and humane physician. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical skills and professionalism prior to advancing into the clerkship and career preparation phases of the program.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 831 - Analytics in Medicine 3
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal foundational series focused on developing proficiency and analytical techniques in utilizing clinical care experience and research to interpret and apply evidence to patient care and decisions for the improvement of care, healthcare systems and processes. Topics include: bio statistics, epidemiology, bioethics, and evidence based medicine.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 832 - Nevada Community Service 3
Credits 1
Part of a longitudinal series integrating community health and service learning experiences throughout the foundations and clinical phases of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of awareness and accountability to patient care and community, and knowledge of activism, advocacy, and social justice through professional, civic, and research activities.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 833 - Primary Care Preceptorship 3
Credits 1
A part of a longitudinal, concurrent doctoring series focused on the value and integral role of primary care in the health care system. Instruction consists of weekly, half-day rotations over the course of eighteen months in a continuity, out-patient primary care setting.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 901 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 1
Credits 13
Comprehensive, patient- and learner-centered care in varied clinical settings across seven core specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. Following an immersion on inpatient services, rotations occur in outpatient settings, and incorporate time for self-directed learning and exploration of other specialties.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 902 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 2
Credits 13
Comprehensive, patient- and learner-centered care in varied clinical settings across seven core specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. Following an immersion on inpatient services, rotations occur in outpatient settings, and incorporate time for self-directed learning and exploration of other specialties.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 903 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 3
Credits 12
Comprehensive, patient- and learner-centered care in varied clinical settings across seven core specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. Following an immersion on inpatient services, rotations occur in outpatient settings, and incorporate time for self-directed learning and exploration of other specialties.
Prerequisites
School of Medicine student in good standing.
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MED 904 - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship 4
Credits 12
Comprehensive, patient- and learner-centered care in varied clinical settings across seven core specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. Following an immersion on inpatient services, rotations occur in outpatient settings, and incorporate time for self-directed learning and exploration of other specialties.
Grading
S/F
Prerequisites
Successful passage of MED 901 , MED 902 , and MED 903
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MGT 709 - New Venture Feasibility
Credits 3
This course emphasizes feasibility analysis as students choose business opportunities they will pursue. In conjunction with case study analysis and interaction with local entrepreneurs, students will assess the technical merits, operational logistics, legal ramifications, consumer needs and demands, team skills and abilities, and the financial viability of their new venture.
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program, or NVM Certificate Program.
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MGT 710 - New Venture Creation
Credits 3
Concerned with development of the business tools and skills necessary to successfully create an entrepreneurial venture. Focus includes evaluation of new venture opportunities, obtaining capital and other resources, personnel issues, business operations, and legal considerations. Students will prepare and present a business plan.
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program, or NVM Certificate Program.
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MGT 711 - Seminar in Negotiation
Credits 3
Enhances students’ abilities to use negotiation as a tool for managing conflict, making deals, and making team decision. Examines important aspects of the negotiation process, including preparations, strategies and tactics, international issues, the role of third parties, and ethical issues.
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA Program or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.
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MGT 712 - Change Management
Credits 3
Change management is the process of transforming an organization’s operations to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Both the rate of change and its importance to senior management seem to be accelerating. Examines competing models of change, considers various change methodologies, and explores examples of best practice.
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or approval of the MBA Director.
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MGT 740 - Effective and Applied Human Resources Management
Credits 3
This course provides an overview of the issues involved in managing an organization’s human resources. This includes planning staffing needs, recruiting, hiring, developing and compensating employees, managing their performance and legal issues. The course is designed to help you gain the knowledge of human resource management essential for you as either a line manager or human resource specialist. Discussions, case analyses and role-playing exercises will be the dominant teaching methods used in this course.
Notes
Cannot be repeated for credit.
Grading
Letter Grade.
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MGT 745 - Contemporary Topics in Human Resource Management
Credits 3
Builds on concepts introduced in the Foundations of Human Resources (HR) course with emphasis on current issues in HR. How employee policies and HR impact the employment relationship from both the employee and employer perspective. Demonstrates the overlap between HRM and other business functions.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
Admission to the MBA program or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.
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MHA 538 - Fundamentals of Casino Operations
Credits 3
Provides students with basic casino table games and slot department management operational procedures. It shows the relationship between these departments and other hotel/casino departments. By the end of this course, students will understand state of the art casino operations management methods.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 603 - Human Resources and Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
Examines the functions of human resource management through readings, cases and applied research with special attention to strategic HR alliances and developing trends.
Formerly
MHA 703
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 604 - Hospitality Organizational Behavior Issues
Credits 3
This course focuses on developing management skills through the study and application of theories of human behavior, particularly in service organizations. Areas addressed include: working with/through others, communication, coaching and counseling, providing feedback, goal setting, stress management, creative problem solving, motivation, power, conflict management, group dynamics and developing effective teams.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 605 - Financial Analysis for the Service Industries
Credits 3
Problems and cases in applying accounting and financial information to executive decision making in the hospitality industry.
Formerly
MHA 705
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 606 - Hospitality Revenue Management
Credits 3
This course deals with the theory and practice of operational and strategic revenue management policy and problems in the hospitality industry. It briefly examines the critical areas of yield management and revenue maximization in the context of hospitality and tourism industry. Emphasis is placed upon current issues in revenue management systems.
Formerly
MHA 706
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 607 - Hospitality Industry Cost Control
Credits 3
Course examines: types and nature of costs in hotels and restaurants, the role of cost control in gaining competitive advantage, the application of food and beverage cost control methods, cost forecasting approaches, Cost Volume Profit analyses, Activity Based Cost, and an introduction to energy and utility cost control.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 608 - Casino Accounting and Auditing
Credits 3
Detailed examination of accounting systems, procedures, and controls particular to the gaming industry as required by both management and government for internal auditing, financial reporting, and managerial control.
Prerequisites
MHA 618 , enrollment in the Gaming Management subplan.
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MHA 611 - Laws of Innkeeping and Food Service
Credits 3
Examines through case studies and discussion the modern application of the laws of innkeeping using a historical perspective.
Formerly
MHA 711
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 616 - Principles and Practices in Hospitality Management
Credits 3
Examination of the management techniques employed in hospitality companies. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on management systems for a variety of public and private operations.
Formerly
MHA 716
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 617 - Principles and Practices in Convention and Meetings Management
Credits 3
Examination of the mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of convention and meeting industries. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on equity structures, operations, marketing, and systems for a variety of convention and meetings management issues.
Formerly
MHA 717
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 618 - Gaming Operations
Credits 3
Examination of the history, developments, mechanisms, and techniques employed in the management of casino companies. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on organization and department policies, processes, management, gaming, contracts, and marketing for a variety of operating structures.
Formerly
MHA 718
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 620 - Principles and Practices in Food Service Management
Credits 3
Examination of the mechanisms and techniques employed in the management of food service companies. Comparisons, case studies, and selected topics focus on equity structures, operations, multiunits, marketing, and systems for a variety of public and private operations.
Formerly
MHA 720
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 621 - Gaming, Government & Community Relations
Credits 3
An examination of the relationships between the gaming industry and local, regional, and national governments and communities, focusing on expectations, requirements, economic and social impact, and quality of life.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 622 - Sociology of Gambling
Credits 3
Analysis of patterns of participation in various forms of gambling; political/economic background of gambling; effects of gambling on communities, lifestyles, and value systems.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 623 - Internet and Mobile Gaming
Credits 3
Examines the major components of internet gaming; the history of internet-based casino gaming; the emergence of mobile casino gaming; the current regulatory issues with both internet-based and mobile gaming; current trends; and the future of internet-based and mobile casino gaming.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 624 - Gaming Regulations, Law and Compliance
Credits 3
Detailed investigation of the gaming industry with an emphasis on policies and procedures governing gaming activities that have developed through legislation, court decisions, and regulations.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 625 - Information Technology in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
Examines the current level of technology use, explores the potential uses of existing technology, and discusses new technologies in the hospitality industry.
Formerly
MHA 725
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 626 - Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
An examination of sustainability practices in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality facilities. Topics covered include material use, waste reduction, and recycling; water conservation; energy management; site selection and green building design, and indoor environmental quality issues. A special emphasis is placed on certifications and certifying organizations.
Formerly
MHA 726
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 627 - Gaming Technologies
Credits 3
Examination of the current level of casino gaming technology use, the potential uses of existing technology, and emerging technologies in the casino industry with an emphasis on the role of technology as a strategic tool in casino operations.
Prerequisites
MHA 618 , enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 629 - Statistical Analysis In Gaming
Credits 3
Techniques and methods for computing the probabilities, expected values, and house percentages of casino games and analysis of the effects of changes in playing rules and payoff odds.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 631 - Operational Analysis in Hospitality Management
Credits 3
Research design, operations analysis, and the application of analytical models for the hotel and food service industry.
Formerly
MHA 601, MHA 731
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 635 - Research Methodology
Credits 3
Examination of research methods including the scientific method, literature review, sampling, statistics, research design and analytical technique.
Formerly
MHA 735
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program and six or more credits in the MHA program.
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MHA 638 - Database Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism
Credits 3
Provides students with a working knowledge of database marketing in the hospitality and tourism industries. Database marketing is an information-driven process of compiling detailed information about customers, leads, and prospects and using that information to segment and target individual customers with appropriate sales-oriented materials.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 639 - Casino Marketing
Credits 3
Examination of marketing theories and practices for casinos with an emphasis on key strategies, tactics, and techniques useful in developing, expanding, and maintaining demand for casino properties, including customer relationship marketing (CRM), social media, player promotions, and guest incentives.
Prerequisites
MHA 618 , enrollment in the Gaming Management Subplan.
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MHA 640 - Marketing Systems
Credits 3
Development of marketing and advertising systems for hospitality industries based on both the need to create new markets and the need to respond to significant shifts in social and economic patterns.
Formerly
MHA 740
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 641 - Dynamics of Tourism
Credits 3
Examines major components of international and domestic tourism systems, including socio-economic effects. Legal and environmental problems, and managerial and planning functions.
Formerly
MHA 741
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 642 - Customer Development Strategies for Casino & Gaming
Credits 3
Analyzing marketing and promotional strategies utilized by the casino industry and developing understanding of valuative techniques that facilitate managerial decision making concerning these strategies.
Formerly
MHA 742
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 643 - Talent Acquisition in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
Course examines the tactical processes and strategic implications of recruiting, interviewing, selecting and orienting new employees within the hospitality industry. The assessment of relevant skill sets of applicants matched to the strategic needs of the organization is a focus of the course.
Grading
Letter grade
Prerequisites
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MHA 644 - Online Training and Development
Credits 3
Concepts, principles, and techniques of online training. Emphasizes transfer of knowledge acquisition via online learning. Development of online training programs.
Formerly
MHA 744
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 645 - Human Dynamics and Organizational Leadership
Credits 3-6
Provides students with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to undertake leadership responsibilities in complex organizations. Applies concepts and methodologies from social and behavioral sciences in the analysis of leadership behavior in diverse organizational and community settings.
Formerly
MHA 745
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 646 - Essentials of Negotiation in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
This course explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution. Course concepts will be applied to situations within the hospitality industry.
Formerly
MHA 746
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 647 - Intercultural Communication in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
Explores communication, culture, and social dynamics internal and external to hospitality organizations within an international context.
Formerly
MHA 747
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 651 - Hospitality Service Management
Credits 3
Examines service marketing and management concepts relevant to the hospitality industry and explores how these concepts can be applied to service delivery systems in the hospitality industry.
Formerly
MHA 751
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 653 - Event Management
Credits 3
This course offers an analysis of the fundamental issues that arise in managing meetings, conferences, and conventions, and the skills, tools, and resources necessary for site selection, program planning and management, exhibits, selection and use of facility, volunteers, and budget management.
Formerly
MHA 753
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 654 - Risk Management: Safety and Security in Hospitality and Tourism
Credits 3
Natural disasters, terrorism, fire, boycotts, lawsuits and transportation or utility interruptions can have negative effects on hospitality and tourism. This course addresses preparing for, managing, and recovering from major and minor realized risks. Managing risk using risk management teams, contingency plans, contract language, and insurance will be discussed.
Formerly
MHA 754
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 660 - Research Seminar in Hotel Administration
Credits 3
Student solutions to situation incidents and case studies in the lodging segment of the hospitality industry. Alternate semesters treat different topics.
Formerly
MHA 760
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 661 - Research Seminar in Food Service Administration
Credits 3
Student solutions to incidents and case studies in the food segment of the hospitality industry. Alternate semesters treat different topics.
Formerly
MHA 761
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 662 - Seminar in Hospitality Education
Credits 3
This course covers: overview of the history, organization, and administration of higher education and hospitality management programs, differences between types of degree programs and sources of funding, improving curriculum and instruction for both classroom and distance learning. The course will also investigate the role of faculty members in non-instructional activities.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 663 - Current Trends in Gaming Operations
Credits 3
Current issues of the gaming industry and gaming operations, taking into consideration the variety of operational, regulatory, and community approaches to the industry, pointing to the most important problems, challenges and opportunities facing the gaming industry.
Formerly
MHA 763
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 675 - Seminar in Hospitality Finance
Credits 3
Analysis and application of financial theories to hospitality firms and industry.
Formerly
MHA 775
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 681 - Independent Study and Research
Credits 1-3
Consultation course consisting of individual student effort under guidance of the instructor. Students assigned to or request assignment to specific problems in hospitality management on the basis of interest and preparation.
Formerly
MHA 781
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 690 - Special Topics in Hospitality Management
Credits 1-6
Eclectic approach to special problem areas of current interest employing individual and group research.
Formerly
MHA 790
Notes
May be repeated multiple times.
Prerequisites
Admission into MHA Program.
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MHA 787 - Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality Industry
Credits 3
Comprehensive coverage of various tools, documents, and subject materials utilized to start and maintain a small hospitality business. Includes entrepreneurial perspectives, challenges, characteristics, self-assessment; starting a new venture; developing business idea and business/marketing/financial organizational plans; and financing and managing the new venture. Other issues include legal, franchising, and international entrepreneurship.
Grading
Letter Grade
Prerequisites
MHA 603 , MHA 605 , MHA 640 , MHA 651 and department approval and admission into MHA program.
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MHA 788 - Professional Paper
Credits 3
Professional paper whose contents serve as a capstone research experience based on a current hospitality topic or problem in the industry. The outcome of this final requirement for the degree is a publishable paper.
Formerly
MHA 691, MHA 791, MHA 688
Grading
Letter Grade
Prerequisites
and Department approval and admission into MHA Program.
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MIS 740 - Software Concepts
Credits 3
First course in programming for non-programmers aimed at developing a proficiency in designing and writing programs using a high-level programming language. Topics include standard programming constructs (conditionals, loops, etc.), concept of an algorithm, and fundamental data types (numbers, strings, arrays, etc.).
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS, Data Analytics and Applied Economics or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 744 - Information Systems Strategy
Credits 3
Aspects of developing, implementing and evaluating strategies and plans for organizations and their use of technology. Foundational theories in business strategy and the impact on current technological issues.
Prerequisites
Complete two of the following courses: MIS 740 , MIS 762 , MIS 764 or MIS 766
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MIS 746 - Information Systems Project Management
Credits 3
Conceptual material on project management techniques. Planning, organizing and controlling of projects in manufacturing and service organizations. Includes project management process, project scheduling, project resource management, schedule duration risk analysis and management of project.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 752 - Advanced Topics in MIS
Credits 1-3
Advanced or specialized study in a special topic or subject area in information systems.
Notes
May be repeated with different subject matter to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 753 - Independent Study
Credits 3 – 6
Independent study under the direction of a faculty advisor of a topic in information systems.
Notes
May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 755 - Internship
Credits 3
Supervised practical experience with a participating enterprise or government agency, culminating in a written report.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Grading
S/F grading.
Prerequisites
MS MIS program admission
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MIS 760* - Data Communications and Systems
Credits 3
Concepts, models, architectures, protocols, standards, and security for the design, implementation, and management of digital networks. Essentials of local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN). Transmission and switching efficiency, and regulatory and technical environments. Topics include: security and authentication, operating systems, e- commerce etc.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 761 - Business Analytics Methods and Tools
Credits 3
Explores how data analytics relates to the scientific method, and then employs advanced statistical techniques for the contemporary analysis of organizational data. Taking an analytical approach, the applicability of particular statistical approaches/packages for gaining a business understanding in specific settings will be examined.
Grading
Letter grade
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MIS 762 - Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
Credits 3
Systems development life cycle, analysis and design techniques. Information systems planning, project identification and selection, requirements collection and structuring, process modeling, data modeling. Design of interface and data management, system implementation and operation, system maintenance, and change management. Rapid application development and prototyping.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 764 - Technology and Innovation Management
Credits 3
Integration of technology-based innovations for doing business to improve competitive advantage and expand business strategy. Heavy focus is given to business models and how modern technologies have modified their application. Extensive use of business cases.
Grading
Letter Grade.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 765 - Advanced Web Application Development
Credits 3
Covers various Internet development approaches and architectures. Technologies such as HTML, CSS, client-side scripting, server-side scripting, and databases are used. Provides hands-on experience for students to actively develop Web-based business applications that extract and deliver information over the Internet.
Prerequisites
MIS 740
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MIS 766 - Data Management
Credits 3
Concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Techniques for managing design and development of large database systems including logical data models, concurrent processing, data distribution, database administration, data warehousing, data cleansing, and data mining.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS, Data Analytics and Applied Economics or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 768 - Advanced Software Concepts
Credits 3
Advanced language exposure, including object-oriented design and modeling concepts and practices, applications vs. services, libraries and extensions, internet software development, paradigms in information systems, security, and future software development and delivery directions.
Grading
Letter Grade.
Prerequisites
MIS 740 or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 770 - IS Security
Credits 3
Investigates a broad selection of contemporary issues in information security and assurance, including an introduction to state-of-the-art security tools used in this field. Course focuses on understanding risks to information and how to appropriately manage these risks.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 771 - IS Audit & Control
Credits 3
This course will cover how controls are used to assure that processes are adherent with policies, standards and regulations. Controls will be evaluated in regards to their appropriateness and to their operating effectiveness. This course will provide an exposure to the COBIT framework, corporate governance and the IT audit process.
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MIS 772 - Advanced Information Systems
Credits 3
Technical and managerial issues in the effective development and use of decision support systems (DDS) from three distinct approaches: data, intelligence and groups. Extensive hands-on exercises with state-of-the-art software. Exposure to current industry best practices.
Same as
No
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 773 - Research Seminar in Information Systems
Credits 3
Survey a range of historic and current research in IS to understand current problems of interest to IS researchers and methods used to address them. A major deliverable for the course will be a proposal for a thesis research project.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 774 - IT Governance
Credits 3
This seminar addresses roles and responsibilities of IT executives. It offers sourcing strategies and practices for vendor selection and evaluation, negotiation, contract management, risk mitigation, partnership development, intellectual property, talent retention, communication, governance and success measures.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS.
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MIS 775 - Cloud Computing
Credits 3
How IT Architecture can meet corporate information system needs. Topics include system scaling, architecture design, enterprise integration, service-oriented architectures, web services, agile application development, corporate IT security, disaster recovery, cost of ownership, and others. Students apply concepts using IBM system i.
Prerequisites
or Instructor Consent.
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MIS 776 - Business Intelligence
Credits 3
Business intelligence refers to the set of technologies and tools that enable organizations to integrate, store, analyze, and report data for the purpose of obtaining competitive advantage. Students will be exposed to key components of business intelligence applications, including defining data structure, analyzing cubes, data mining, and reporting.
Same as
No
Prerequisites
MIS 766 and MIS 761 . Complete one of the following MIS 740 or MIS 768 .
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MIS 777 - Project Feasibility Study and Proposal
Credits 3
Mastery of methods and techniques required to propose new systems for processes, applications and products, including idea generation, data collection, analysis, project proposals, client presentations, sourcing and vendor negotiation. Emphasis on data collection techniques, including structured and unstructured individual and group interviews, survey questionnaires, observation, and document analysis.
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.
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MIS 778 - Technology Innovation and Feasibility Analysis
Credits 3
This course emphasizes a technology feasibility analysis. In conjunction with case study analysis and interaction with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, students will assess the technical merits, operational logistics, legal ramifications, consumer needs and demands, team skills and abilities, and the financial viability of a technological innovation.
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