Programming/database Management BA 729 TBA 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits This course combines programming and database management. It introduces students to R or Python programming language and its use in business analytics. The course also covers database design and management, database models, the use of SQL in data querying, normalization of database tables, and database integrity. This is a hands-on course where students will learn basic programming skills and apply them to case studies and a final project. Students will apply these programming skills and database management learned in this course in the next business analytics course as well. Recommended Prerequisite: BA-600 (Formerly BA-728)
Data Mining BA 730 TBA 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 Credits Data mining uses techniques and algorithms to study data sets trying to find patterns in them and make forecasts based on these patterns. Students will learn how to apply data mining techniques to big data and extract useful information for decision making. This is a hands-on course with many real-world applications in each topic. A computer software, R, Python, or any other will be used extensively in this course. The course covers topics such as data exploration and preparation, dimension reduction, ensemble learning, cluster analysis, classification, association rule, anomaly detection, and web mining and text mining. Prerequisite: BA-729
Introduction to Business BUS 101 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits Introduction to Business is designed for first year students. By delving into the units of this course, students will fine-tune their direction and choice of career in business. This course will provide students with a general business overview and expose them to basic business concepts and practices. This introductory course will help to establish a viable business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking, and refine business decision-making skills. Introduction to Business will provide a synopsis of a variety of business management topics such as marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and start-ups.
Introduction to Business BUS 101 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits Introduction to Business is designed for first year students. By delving into the units of this course, students will fine-tune their direction and choice of career in business. This course will provide students with a general business overview and expose them to basic business concepts and practices. This introductory course will help to establish a viable business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking, and refine business decision-making skills. Introduction to Business will provide a synopsis of a variety of business management topics such as marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and start-ups.
Introduction to Business BUS 101 MW 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 Credits Introduction to Business is designed for first year students. By delving into the units of this course, students will fine-tune their direction and choice of career in business. This course will provide students with a general business overview and expose them to basic business concepts and practices. This introductory course will help to establish a viable business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking, and refine business decision-making skills. Introduction to Business will provide a synopsis of a variety of business management topics such as marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, and start-ups.
Quantitative Fndtns & Busnss Apps BUS 598 S 06/29/26 - 08/15/26 3 Credits This course is designed to improve the quantitative skills of students starting the MBA program. The course also introduces students to essential topics in ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course covers mathematical functions, system of equations, differential calculus, multivariate functions, descriptive statistics, and utilizes case studies which include key elements of ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course emphasizes the use of business applications in each topic. This course, along with Financial Management Foundations (FIN 599), is designed for students who do not have a prior degree in business or a business-related major. This course also acts as a refresher in the topics mentioned above, for students who have had a significant break (10 years or more) in their education.
Quantitative Fndtns & Busnss Apps BUS 598 TBA 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits This course is designed to improve the quantitative skills of students starting the MBA program. The course also introduces students to essential topics in ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course covers mathematical functions, system of equations, differential calculus, multivariate functions, descriptive statistics, and utilizes case studies which include key elements of ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course emphasizes the use of business applications in each topic. This course, along with Financial Management Foundations (FIN 599), is designed for students who do not have a prior degree in business or a business-related major. This course also acts as a refresher in the topics mentioned above, for students who have had a significant break (10 years or more) in their education.
Quantitative Fndtns & Busnss Apps BUS 598 TBA 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 Credits This course is designed to improve the quantitative skills of students starting the MBA program. The course also introduces students to essential topics in ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course covers mathematical functions, system of equations, differential calculus, multivariate functions, descriptive statistics, and utilizes case studies which include key elements of ethics, law, management, and marketing. The course emphasizes the use of business applications in each topic. This course, along with Financial Management Foundations (FIN 599), is designed for students who do not have a prior degree in business or a business-related major. This course also acts as a refresher in the topics mentioned above, for students who have had a significant break (10 years or more) in their education.
Intro to Criminal Justice CJ 150 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits This course is designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, including coverage of American judicial system, law enforcement, crime problem, and other components. The objective of this course is to provide students with a procedural framework of the criminal justice process. After completion of the course students will have an understanding of the history of criminal justice in the Unites States, various components of the system and their relations, challenges of administering criminal justice and more.
Intro to Criminal Justice CJ 150 M 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 Credits This course is designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, including coverage of American judicial system, law enforcement, crime problem, and other components. The objective of this course is to provide students with a procedural framework of the criminal justice process. After completion of the course students will have an understanding of the history of criminal justice in the Unites States, various components of the system and their relations, challenges of administering criminal justice and more.
