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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • IMC 620 - Business Marketing


    This course introduces students to the concepts, practices and techniques of business marketing in conjunction with integrated marketing communications. It is designed to be comprehensive in scope, contemporary in outlook, and managerial in orientation. It applies various methods of marketing communications including advertising, sales promotion, events marketing, public relations, direct and interactive marketing, word-of-mouth marketing, and personal selling.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and  

    Class Restriction(s): Masters or Graduate Certificate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)  and Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications  

    Last Updated:
    Class-level restriction 9/2015, effective Winter 2016; New Course 4/2014, effective Summer 2014


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  • IMC 631 - IMC Campaigns


    This course is the capstone course in the IMC graduate program. Students will coordinate skills and knowledge gained in prior courses and integrate then into a campaign aimed at maximizing brand image and brand equity for an organization.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  , and  , plus any six IMC electives

    Last Updated:
    Prereq change 10/2014, effective Winter 2015; Department Change 7/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • IS 502 - Business Information Systems


    Introduction to information systems. Topics include systems concepts, systems components, the role of information systems in information systems, computer hardware and software, networks, telecommunications, electronic business, cost/value and quality of information systems, ethical and global issues related to information systems and information systems security.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 510 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming


    In this course, you gain a solid foundation in object-oriented and component-based development, positioning you to move seamlessly into the strategic application of these technologies — including tools, languages and methodologies — to meet your business needs.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Previously listed as ORI 510
    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2011


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  • IS 520 - Hardware and Software


    This course provides an in-depth, non-engineering introduction to the inner workings of modern computer systems to introduce students to fundamental computer hardware, systems software (operating systems and browsers), scripting languages and data concepts.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 586 - Cooperative Education in Information Systems


    Employment at a business or public organization imparting a practical experience in information systems. Position may be part-time, volunteer or less than a full semester in duration. Does not count toward MSIS or MBA requirements. Admittance by application only.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 589 - Information Systems Internship


    Directed, full-time information systems work experience in a business or public organization. Does not count toward MSIS or MBA requirements. Admittance by application only.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 605 - Business Innovation and Information Technology


    The pervasive use of Information Technology (IT) in business and organizations necessitates that students be exposed to innovative possibilities of IT. The course achieves its objectives by introducing students to business process re-engineering; creating new business processes, and checking for recent IT innovations that have the potential of improving business.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Summer II (evening), Winter (Livonia, evening)

    Prerequisite(s): admission to MBA program

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 07/2012


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  • IS 606 - Web Application Development


    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the underlying technology for building web sites and Web-based applications. The course provides students with hands-on skills required to develop web sites and Web-based business applications. Students will learn a variety of web authoring tools and programming languages.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Previously listed as IS 528
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 610 - Advanced Programming


    The object-oriented programming techniques of encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism will be applied to the solution of business problems. Code reuse, incremental development and other methods will be stressed. The students will use high-level tools to develop programs with graphic user interfaces and will begin to study the problems of human/computer interaction.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 614 - Systems Analysis and Design


    This course presents information systems development life cycle; analysis and design techniques including requirements gathering, object structure and behavior modeling, and user interface design. It utilizes enterprise architecture frameworks, service-oriented architecture, agile model-driven development. Students will work in teams on one major project. Students will use current diagramming methods and tools for the project development.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   

    Previously listed as ORI 614
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 616 - Management Information Systems Resources


    The course is concerned with IT from the perspective of managers at all levels. It presents knowledge to managing an IT function within a larger organization. It considers strategic and operational issues, the significance of rapidly advancing technology, and human and organizational issues related to technology introduction and use. Strategic and policy issues are discussed.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   

    Previously listed as ORI 616
    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 620 - Business Data Communications and Security


    This course investigates and examines technology and practices in telecommunications and networking. Details covered include telecommunications standards, network operating systems, infrastructure planning and operation or organizational telecommunication networks, security, as well as management and control of internet servers and mobile systems. The course also covers the information and network security to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability and authorized use of the network.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 07/2012


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  • IS 622 - Information Systems Consulting


    Information systems consulting concepts, principles and methodologies are covered in this course. It also includes topics such as business process analyses, business process reengineering, IS project management, enterprise resources planning, IS economics, e-business strategies, information systems quality and its measurements, IS regulations, etc.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer 1 (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 624 - Web Servers and System Software


    This course focuses on the activities needed to build, install and maintain a Web server in a chosen operating system environment. UNIX commands and shell programming are covered to prepare the student to produce dynamic web pages using server-side programming. Web server security issues are also discussed.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 625 - IS Project and Risk Management


    This course covers concepts and practices in project  management, information technology governance and risk management. The course engages the students in understanding generally accepted tools and techniques for project management, as well as the means for dealing with “people” issues that must be addressed simultaneously to assure a successful IT project. The course also discusses risk analysis, risk assessment, risk reduction, and disaster recovery.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Notes -
    Students who do not meet prerequisites may request department permission to enroll in the course, enrollment not guaranteed.

    Previously listed as ORI 625
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Change to Prerequisites 1/2014, effective Summer 2014; Links 07/2011


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  • IS 626 - Business Database Applications


    Explores the elementary theories and applications of database design techniques and models including relational, hierarchical and network models. Provides in-depth experience with database management implementations on managerial decision-making.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Previously listed as ORI 626
    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 627 - Business Process and Identity Management


    The purpose of this course is to investigate and examine practices in enterprise applications control and identity management. The course covers role management, business-driven identity management, compliance and auditing, password management, identity virtualization, connectivity and services for ERP systems. Several software packages for identity management and business process control will be demonstrated and used.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (evening)

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)  

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Change to Major Restriction 01/2014, effective Summer 2014; Links 07/2012


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  • IS 632 - Global Dimensions of Information Technology


    Global issues of information technology development, strategies and policies are the focuses of this course. It also includes topics such as national and regional IT development strategies, trend of convergence or divergence of IT across countries, Internet technology and global IT management issues such as security, privacy, culture, risk management, outsourcing and legal constraints.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 637 - Information Systems Audit


    The main focus of this course is on understanding the concepts and practices of business information systems controls and audit, the types of controls and their impact on the organization, and how to manage and audit them. Students will learn the process of creating a control structure with goals and objectives, audit an information technology infrastructure against it, and establish a systematic remediation procedure for any inadequacies.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (evening)

    Major Restriction(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Change to Major Restriction 1/2014, effective Summer 2014; Links 07/2012


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  • IS 645 - Database Management Systems


    Study of the concepts, principles and techniques for managing data. Course covers techniques for the design and development of database systems including logical data modeling, physical data modeling, data retrieval and manipulation, concurrent processing, data distribution and database administration. The course provides students with hands-on skills on using the database package.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Previously listed as ORI 645, ORI 610
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 650 - Enterprise Resource Planning


    This course facilitates students to understand how to use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in an organization. Students learn how to configure a large system to support an enterprise with multiple functions and divisions. Current trends and decision-making issues are addressed through a cross-functional view of ERP.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 655 - Decision Support Systems


    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the concepts, techniques and tools to build effective data warehousing and data mining systems. Students will learn how to leverage data warehousing and data mining to establish a competitive advantage and solve business problems faster by using online analytical processing systems. Beside learn how to develop and utilize the data warehouse, students will learn how to apply advanced analytical methods in order to gain new insights from the data.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Previously listed as ORI 655
    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 660 - E-Business Application Development


    This course describes the fundamental knowledge of e-business and e-commerce. This course discusses advanced issues and programming techniques for developing e-business applications. Topics include e-business models, strategies, security and integration methods. The course provides students with hands-on skills and programming tools required to build e-business applications.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 662 - Business Intelligence


    Students will be exposed to broad category of applications and techniques for gathering, storing, manipulating, analyzing and accessing the historical and current data to provide valuable insights upon which more informed strategic decisions can be based. This course incorporates hands-on-class lab activities, where students immediately apply presented concepts and reinforce their understanding.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 665 - Data Warehousing and Data Mining


    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the concepts, techniques and tools to build effective data warehousing and data mining systems. Students will learn how to leverage data warehousing and data mining to establish a competitive advantage and solve business problems faster by using online analytical processing systems.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 670 - XML Technologies


    Extensible markup language (XML) is a technology that enables data communication between non-compatible systems. It provides advanced capability for developing business-to-business Internet solutions. The course covers XML features and abilities and explains XML’s strategic importance for developing Web-based applications. The course offers substantial hands-on experience in using and understanding the workings of XML.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 679 - Special Topics


    This course will be offered periodically to review selected contemporary topics in quantitative analysis, business computer systems and/or managerial and business economics. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): completion of MBA or MSIS core

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 680 - Special Topics


    This course will be offered periodically to review selected contemporary topics in quantitative analysis, business computer systems and/or managerial and business economics. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): completion of MBA or MSIS core

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 681 - Special Topics


    This course will be offered periodically to review selected contemporary topics in quantitative analysis, business computer systems and/or managerial and business economics. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): completion of MBA or MSIS core

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 690 - Master’s Thesis in Information Systems


    Students will prepare a proposal for original research in information systems and complete the proposed work under the guidance of the thesis supervisor and committee approved by the department. The completed work is to be submitted as a written thesis and defended before the thesis committee.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 691 - Master’s Thesis in Information Systems


    Students will prepare a proposal for original research in information systems and complete the proposed work under the guidance of the thesis supervisor and committee approved by the department. The completed work is to be submitted as a written thesis and defended before the thesis committee.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,   

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 692 - Master’s Thesis in Information Systems


    Students will prepare a proposal for original research in information systems and complete the proposed work under the guidance of the thesis supervisor and committee approved by the department. The completed work is to be submitted as a written thesis and defended before the thesis committee.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,    

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • IS 695 - Seminar


    This capstone course integrates management information systems (MSIS) with fundamental areas of business. The impact of MSIS in the organization is analyzed in terms of current design and implementation techniques and follow-up evaluation of business systems. The student writes an original research paper in the area of management information systems.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): all MSIS required and restricted elective courses must be completed prior to this course

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 696 - Enterprise Information Systems Integration


    This course introduces concepts, technologies, and methodologies used for enterprise information systems integration. Current models of enterprise architecture, integration patterns, enabling technologies for middleware, system management and integration standards will be reviewed. Students will also learn how to build components, as they are required for the integration of a system. Integration of packaged applications and legacy systems will be discussed as well. Students will gain hands-on experience on using a variety of integration tools. Students will be required to apply what they lean in the course in a real-life project

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and    

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)  

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Change to restrictions and prerequisites 1/2013, effective Summer 2014; Links 05/2011


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  • IS 697 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 698 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • IS 699 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • JPNE 544 - Graduate Japanese Conversation


    A continuation of advanced conversation with emphasis on attaining advanced communicative skills pertinent to professional and cultural needs.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Notes -
    Students who do not meet prerequisites may request department permission to enroll in the course, enrollment not guaranteed.

    Last Updated:
    Links 06/2011


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  • JPNE 546 - Japanese for Business Practices I


    These courses teach the correct usage of Japanese economic and financial vocabulary and train the students in reading, writing and translating Japanese business communications.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Notes -
    Students who do not meet prerequisites may request department permission to enroll in the course, enrollment not guaranteed.

    Last Updated:
    Links 06/2011


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  • JPNE 547 - Japanese for Business Practices II


    This course teaches the correct usage of Japanese economic and financial vocabulary and trains the students in reading, writing and translating Japanese business communications. This course is a continuation of  .

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Notes -
    Students who do not meet prerequisites may request department permission to enroll in the course, enrollment not guaranteed.

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • JPNE 590 - Special Topics


    Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education and industry. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing


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  • JPNE 591 - Special Topics


    Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education and industry. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Notes -
    See department for permission to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • JPNE 592 - Special Topics


    Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education and industry. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Notes -
    See department for permission to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • JPNE 593 - Special Topics


    Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education and industry. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Notes -
    See department for permission to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • JPNE 594 - Intensive Seminar in Japanese Studies


    Different topics are selected each semester for intensive study by advanced students. The course consists of review and discussion of contemporary issues in Japanese language and culture, based on research projects and review of the pertinent literature carried out by the student. Emphasis in seminar meetings on exchange of ideas and information developed in the research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Notes -
    Students who do not meet prerequisites may request department permission to enroll in the course, enrollment not guaranteed.

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • JPNE 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • JPNE 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • JPNE 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • JRNL 523 - Magazine Article Writing


    A writing course to develop skills in researching, writing and marketing nonfiction articles longer and more complex than newspaper feature stories. Emphasis is on individual completion of articles of professional quality.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with JRNL 423  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): JRNL 423 

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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  • JRNL 553 - Advanced Reporting


    Researching and writing news stories dealing with complex topics including courts, politics, government, finance, labor and education. Emphasis is on journalistic initiative and investigative reporting.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with JRNL 453  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): JRNL 453 

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Graduate Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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  • JRNL 554 - Contemporary Problems in Journalism


    Emphasis on student investigation, reporting and writing on selected ethical problems in the media industry, such as conflicts between advertising and editorial content and actual or perceived conflicts of interest between journalists and people they cover. Emphasis on conducting in-depth studies of major social issues and quality of media coverage.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with JRNL 454  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): JRNL 454

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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  • JRNL 555 - Journalism Law and Ethics


    An advanced professional course exploring legal and ethical issues surrounding journalism. Topics will include defamation of character, invasion of privacy, copyright, conflicts between the press and the courts, hate speech, obscenity, access to government records, broadcast regulations and various forms of censorship, as well as conflicts of interest, fairness and professional conduct.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with JRNL 455  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): JRNL 455 

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016; New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015


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  • JRNL 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


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  • JRNL 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


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  • JRNL 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


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  • JRNL 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • JRNL 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


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    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • JRNL 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Dept. Change 4/2016, effective Fall 2016


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  • LAW 503 - Law, Enterprise and Ethics


    This course covers topics in business law, ethics and the law of enterprises. Material includes the substantive law of contracts and torts, agency and enterprise formation, including limited liability companies, corporations and securities laws. Business ethics are taught from a legal perspective.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (Online)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 511 - Sports Law


    An in-depth study and case analysis of the law and legal issues associated with sports, sporting events, physical education and the recreation industry. Topics include: international sports and recreation law, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, dispute resolution (mediation, negotiation, arbitration), negligence, property/premises law, torts and criminal law, risk management, contract law and drafting, constitutional law, equal employment opportunity law, anti-trust law, player agents, issues in women’s sports.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer (Online, Summer I Only)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 525 - E-Commerce Law


    The Internet has created a new set of legal problems that pose immense challenges for business. This course covers a range of e-commerce legal issues including privacy issues, data protection, intellectual property, e-commerce contracts, cyber torts, e-commerce dispute resolution and online marketing.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer (Online, Summer II Only)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 535 - Ethics and Legal Compliance


    An in-depth study of ethical and legal compliance in business. The course will examine various stakeholder (shareholders/employees/customers/client/patient/community) relationships and laws such as the Securities Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Title VII, The Clean Air Act, The Clean Water Act, UCC, Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, Whistleblower Protection Act, contracts, intellectual protection, torts, health regulations and malpractice.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (Online)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 540 - Employment Law


    The course will focus on the law applicable to employment. Subject topics and laws covered will include: employment at-will, wrongful discharge, equal employment opportunity (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S. 1981, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Elliott-Larsen, Family Medical Leave Act, American Disabilities Act, Michigan Handicapper’s Act, Executive Order 11246) health and safety (OSHA, workers’ compensation), compensation (ERISA, FLSA), unemployment compensation, personnel records, lie-detector tests, whistle-blower’s protection, labor law (National Labor Relations Act, as amended, etc.), the employment litigation process.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (online odd years), Winter and Summer I (online)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 550 - International Business Law


    This course will focus on the international business law to enable business managers to analyze legal issues and manage risks relevant to the international business transactions. Topics covered will include prevalent legal systems, applicable business laws in specific geographic areas such as the European Union and a legal analysis of various types of international business transaction such as sales contracts, licensing, direct and indirect foreign investment, etc. Topics included are laws relative to: 1) trade including imports, customs, tariff regulation, World Trade Organization and NAFTA; 2) advertising, patent, business formation, currency risk, anti-trust employment; 3) international ethics; 4) international contracts.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (Online)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • LAW 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • LAW 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • LAW 597 - Independent Study


    Students select a problem or group of problems to be researched or studied in depth under the direction of a designated faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • LAW 598 - Independent Study


    Students select a problem or group of problems to be researched or studied in depth under the direction of a designated faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • LAW 599 - Independent Study


    Students select a problem or group of problems to be researched or studied in depth under the direction of a designated faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • LAW 603 - Legal Environment of Nonprofit Organizations


    Study of the laws and regulations that govern board members and managers of nonprofit, nongovernmental entities; such as, federal tax laws, state regulations, fiduciary responsibilities, legal liability, ethical issues and conflict resolution.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer (Day, Summer I Only, Even years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 615 - Law for Financial Professionals


    A study of basic legal and ethical issues relative to finance law including contracts, business forms (sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies, franchises, corporations), securities offerings and investor protection (security laws including Sarbanes-Oxley), corporate governance, accounting and auditing regulation, banking, negotiable instruments and checks, creditor’s rights, bankruptcy, agency, insurance and special topics such as liability of accountants.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (Evening) and Winter (Weekend)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014


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  • LAW 679 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014, Links 05/2011


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    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • LAW 680 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • LAW 681 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 8/2014, Links 05/2011


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • LAW 697 - Independent Study


    Students select a problem or group of problems to be researched or studied in depth under the direction of a designated faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


 

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