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HCI 5003 - Decision Support Systems (3)
The course explores the history, evolution and current applications of decision support. Emphasis is on the unique challenges of data representation and information retrieval techniques that are foundational to decision support systems.
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HCI 5013 - Information Systems Management (3)
This course covers the role of information systems within the organization and how they can be used to make operations more efficient while saving time and energy. The use of critical thinking skills to explore methods of using information systems to increase productivity and as the competitive advantage will be a large component of this course.
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HCI 5033 - Project Management (3)
Students will be taught how to design, develop and implement an information systems project so that it meets all aspects of stakeholder needs and will discuss how to initiate, analyze, develop, implement and maintain system projects. Concepts taught will apply to any type of organization.
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HCI 5043 - Introduction to Clinical Data Science (3)
This course offers an introduction to the field of clinical data science and its role and application in the modern healthcare landscape. Through this course, a student will gain familiarity with fundamental concepts including sourcing data, data at scale (“big data”), data governance and preparing data for use in predictive modeling. An introduction to data visualization is provided to assist in telling the story of the data.
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HCI 5103 - Introduction to Health Care Informatics (3)
This course surveys the fundamental concepts and activities of information technology as applied to health care. Topics include computer-based medical records, electronic health record, knowledge-based systems, decision theory and decision support, e-Health, ARRA/HITECH and Meaningful Use and the personal health record. Students will learn informatics competencies, concepts, legal and ethical implications and applications within the health care industry. This course will introduce the student to the software development life cycle, human factors issues in health care informatics, critical issues affecting the development and implementation of information and communication systems and technologies; practice trends; and emerging information and communication technology in health care (CPOE, eMAR, barcode medication administration systems, e-Prescribing, etc.)
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HCI 5113 - Healthcare Information Security (3)
To be successful in today’s highly connected environment, organizations understand their risks and make plans accordingly. Having an effective Information Security Plan often separates companies that succeed from those that do not. This course is designed to communicate the fundamental concepts of risk-based information security planning focused on healthcare along with individuals and organizations involved in these sectors.
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HCI 5123 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care Informatics (3)
This course covers the ethical and legal issues in informatics, those currently in place and on the horizon in health care organizations; utilizes the evaluation of case studies, group and class discussions, and problem-based learning of the effective utilization of information technology applications; and features guest lecturers with relevant experience in health care informatics.
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HCI 5133 - Health Care IT Vendor Management (3)
Students focus on evaluating the environment and activities necessary to plan, select, contract, implement and maintain systems from vendors in the health care IT sector. The course evaluates all aspects of vendor/client relationships, noting the benefits and challenges inherent within.
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HCI 5153 - Digital Health (3)
This course covers from a patient/consumer perspective the use of electronic information to improve health outcomes and decision making. It focuses on aspects of the consumer health information process as well as resources which are utilized in fulfilling the information needs. Areas of emphasis include mobile health (mHealth), health literacy, electronic and mobile products from the health care sector, delivery of online consumer health information, and issues in security of protected health information.
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HCI 5203 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)
Students will examine the challenges associated with leading and managing organizational behavior within complex situations in a health care setting. Leadership and Organizational Behavior focuses on developing skills for identifying behavioral and organizational problems, creating alternative solutions, making and communicating decisions and winning commitment for your position. It also focuses on understanding the general theme of how health care organizations behave, gaining an understanding of how individual values, preferences and behaviors integrate with organizational policies and dynamics.
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HCI 5213 - Operations in Health Care Organizations (3)
This course involves designing, operating and improving the processes whereby any firm (such as a hospital) transforms raw materials (like sick patients) into finished goods (like cured patients). A key role is to manage the flow of work through these process steps, with the goal of closely matching supply with demand, while enhancing quality and minimizing cost.
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HCI 5243 - Predictive Analytics for Healthcare (3)
This course offers an introduction to the field of predictive analytics and its role and application in the modern healthcare landscape. Through this course, a student will gain familiarity with more advanced concepts of sourcing data, data at scale (“big data”), data governance, and preparing data for use in predictive modeling. Additional focus will be on the predictive modeling and visualization to tell the story of the data.
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HCI 5253 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care (3)
This is an issues-oriented course that provides a broad background of information on current issues emerging and impacting the health care industry. Topics will include key trends and regulatory conditions confronting health care today from a policy, management, technology and regulatory perspective.
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HCI 5903 - Capstone Project (3)
The capstone project will be decided by the student and includes a health care component. Students will submit a formal proposal for approval before the project begins. An example of such a project is students serving as consultants for an area business and developing solutions to current problems and issues. Students will gain invaluable, hands-on experience while working on actual business projects, interact with area business professionals and be advised by a faculty member. A formal written report and presentation will be delivered at the conclusion of the project.
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HOSP 6013 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism 3 SU
This course begins with an overview of the principles of business development and marketing management. It covers research methodology needed for the design and delivery of a hospitality business. The course then assesses the viability of various sizes of hospitality business ventures vis-a-vis the planning process, management of small enterprises, feasibility studies, and formation of business plans. Risk management, record keeping and entrepreneurial characteristics are explored.
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HOSP 6023 - Financial Management in Hospitality & Tourism 3 SU
Course prepares students with a basic understanding of finances that is increasingly demanded of all managers in the Resort/Hospitality industry. Students sharpen their skills of budgeting and finances.
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HOSP 6113 - Service Industry Analytics 3 SU
This course enables a student to extract meaningful information from hospitality data, to better position the hospitality enterprise for success in the marketplace. Topics to be covered include an introduction to data analysis skills for the hospitality industry, market segmentation, understanding measures of business performance, hospitality analytics (events, travel, tourism), and property analytics (hotel, CHIA).
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HOSP 6123 - Strategic Management in Hospitality & Tourism 3 SU
The course aims to provide students with a more in-depth knowledge of various strategic management theories and their applications in general as well as within organizations in the tourism and hospitality sector. Both micro perspectives and macro perspectives of strategic management will be treated during the course. As micro perspectives, theories of Quality Management, Lean philosophy, Learning & Knowledge Management, Business/Organizational excellence, Strategic Human Resource Management will be introduced, including the main concepts, principles, methods and techniques that can be applied in relation to organizational strategic change and improvement programs. As macro perspectives, different internationalization strategies as well as the factors that influence the internationalization processes will be handled.
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ICM 619V - Special Topics (1-3)
Selected topics from the field of conflict management are offered. The format of the course is determined by the topic. Field experiences may be required.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM Director.
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ICM 5003 - Survey of Conflict Management (3) F
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts, instruments, functions and theories of modern conflict management techniques. The purpose of this introduction is to provide some of the information needed to better understand the basic personal, organizational, legal and practical problems facing the world of economic interaction today. First, we will begin with a discussion of interpersonal conflict and its causes. Second, we will look at various forms of business conflict and the legal system’s impact on them. Third, we will examine the process of negotiation and the skill set required to successfully engage in problem solving. Finally, today’s legal system and its provisions for court annexed dispute resolution will be examined in terms of the opportunities to overcome systemic obstacles to resolution.
Prerequisite: Admission to the certificate in conflict management or master in conflict management.
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ICM 5013 - Negotiation and Settlement Processes (3) SP
This course is designed to offer a basic experiential introduction to the concepts, instruments, functions and theories of modern negotiation. The purpose of this introduction is to provide some of the information needed to better understand the basic dynamics of interpersonal, business and legally related negotiation. First, we will begin with a discussion of negotiations as interpersonal communication. Second, we will examine avoiding exploitation in mixed-motive exchange. Third, we will explore distributive bargaining strengths and weaknesses. Fourth, we examine the use of integrative bargaining techniques and those settings in which they might be best used. Finally, the landscape of legal jurisprudence will be reviewed in order to apply appropriate ideologies and techniques to the complex adaptive system of American business and personal interaction.
Prerequisite: ICM 5003 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5023 - Mediation (3)
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts, instruments, functions and theories of mediation. Both court annexed and private mediation will be introduced for the purpose of understanding when this approach to conflict resolution is the preferred tool. The purpose of this introduction is to provide some of the information needed to better understand the basic dynamics of successful mediation. First, we will begin with setting the stage for successful mediation from initial contacts with the disputants to convening the session. Second, we will look at the nature of the conduct of a successful mediation. Third, we will examine the methods of reaching and recording agreement in the mediation context. Finally, the course will demonstrate how mediation must work within the judicial system to be of value to litigated cases.
Prerequisite: ICM 5013 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5033 - Conflict Management in Business and Commercial Settings (3)
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts of collaboration and conflict resolution in the commercial setting. First, we will begin with reviewing the evolution of conflict resolution in American business. Second, we will examine the establishment of conflict management systems in commerce. Third, we will explore the future of conflict resolution systems and how innovations are reshaping the complexion of the U.S. business model. Finally, the course will provide experiential learning in conflict resolution systems for employment, board governance and marketplace applications.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5043 - Conflict Management in Education Settings (3)
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts of collaboration and conflict resolution in the educational setting. First, we will begin with a review of the origins of conflict in education. Second, we will explore the nature of necessary conflict resolution skills in the classroom. Third, we will develop a rationale for the development of conflict resolution in education. Finally, the course will provide experiential learning in conflict resolution systems for the classroom, within the teaching profession, among administrators and in conjunction with the parental roles and responsibilities in public and private education.
Prerequisite: ICM 5003 and ICM 5023 or enrollment in COE graduate program, or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5053 - Conflict Management in Health Care Settings (3)
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts of collaboration and conflict resolution in the health care setting. First, we will begin with a review of the origins of conflict in health care. Second, we will explore the nature of the necessary conflict resolution skills of negotiation, mediation and arbitration in this complex environment. Third, we will explore positional versus interest based bargaining and the role of disciplinary bias in the health care system. Finally, the course will provide experiential learning in conflict resolution systems for the health care professional.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5063 - Conflict Management in Religious Settings (3)
This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts of biblical conflict resolution. First, we will begin with setting the stage understanding the companion Judeo-Christian reconciliation ethic. Second, we will look at the nature of the conduct of successful conflict management in faith based setting. Third, we will examine the core values essential for religious conflict resolution. Finally, the course will provide experiential learning in faith based reconciliation methods.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5073 - Conflict Management Clinical Internship (3)
This course is designed to offer a relevant experience in the application of learned skills to the unpredictable work world in which they must be tested. Daily involvement in the professional discipline of the student’s choosing (i.e., religious setting, professional mediation, education, ombudspersons, compliance officers, risk managers, human resources, etc.) and meetings with the student’s course faculty advisor will form the basis of this learning experience. The purpose of this experience is to the give the student the opportunity to test acquired learning in conflict resolution in day to day working world realities and begin to transition into a career path of his or her choosing. First, we will orient the student to the work of the problem solver. Second, we will examine conflict resolution skills in the context of the student’s intended working world. Third, we will examine the obstacles to applying conflict resolution skills to the workplace and the strategies for overcoming them. Finally, the course will demonstrate how academic training must be adapted to the workplace realties and how systems, leadership styles and workplace culture, affect the work of conflict resolution.
This is pass/fail.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 and the consent of ICM director.
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ICM 5082 - Strategic Negotiation in Legal Settings (2)
This course will teach students how to analyze, prepare for, and execute negotiations at a sophisticated level, through actions both at and away from the bargaining table. It will give the student the opportunity to enhance their strengths as a negotiator and to shore up their weaknesses.
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ICM 6013 - Psychology of Conflict (3)
This course is designed to offer a psychological and social science examination of the personal characteristics of conflict. Obstacles to conflict resolution are often unrelated to the issues articulated by the parties, but rooted in more deeply influential personality attributes. The purpose of this course is to the give the student a framework with which to approach the psychology of conflict resolution. First, we will examine the student’s own psychological conflict profile, its strengths and its weakness. Second, we will examine the psychology of conflict in others and how to anticipate resolution opportunities through the personal make-up of the disputants. Third, we will examine the context of disputes from a social and psychological perspective and determine how the nature of conflict impacts the tools and techniques appropriate for resolution. Finally, the course will demonstrate how an analytical framework will assist in developing appropriate approaches and protocols to personality intensive conflict settings.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 6023 - Impact of Culture and Gender on Negotiation and Mediation (3)
This course is designed to offer a social science based examination into conflict, its cultural origins and the differences by which conflict is processed from a cultural perspective. Identity based (language, ethnicity, nationality and religion) conflict increases as the diversity of culture increases and the resolution of culture based conflict becomes more difficult. The purpose of this course is to the give the student a framework with which to approach culture based conflict and skills to apply to its successful resolution. First, we will investigate the nature of culture based conflict from a social science perspective. Second, we will examine conflict resolution skills in the context of the cultures in which they work most effectively. Third, we will examine the obstacles to applying conflict resolution skills to culturally diverse disputants. Finally, the course will demonstrate how an analytical framework will assist in developing appropriate approaches and protocols to culture intensive conflict settings.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 6033 - Communications in Conflict (3)
This course is designed to offer an examination of the impact of communications devices in conflict. Obstacles to conflict resolution are often unrelated to the issues articulated by the parties, but rooted in more deeply influential communications systems. Both verbal and non-verbal communications shape the course of conflict and its constructive resolution. The purpose of this course is to the give the student a framework with which to choose and practice the many communications tools available to the problem solver. First, we will examine the origins of conflict in the context of communications consciously or unconsciously chosen by the disputants. Second, we will examine the tools of communications that are most helpful in conflict resolution setting. Third, we will experience the communications tools and techniques appropriate for resolution. Finally, the course will demonstrate how an analytical framework will assist in selecting and implementing communications approaches and protocols in conflict settings.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 6043 - Systems Design in Conflict Management (3)
This course will examine the successful innovations in conflict resolution theory and practice. The student will acquire strategic capabilities in the assessment, design and implementation of organizational conflict resolution. Whether embedded in employment, patient or customer relations, the course will assist the student in strategic application of principles to practice. First, we will examine the contemporary innovations in conflict resolution systems. Second, we will develop conflict assessment strategies. Third, we will experience the creation of integrated conflict resolution systems. Finally, the course will provide experience in training protocols for organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 6053 - Public Policy Conflict Management (3)
This course will examine the successful application of conflict resolution theory and practice to the public forum. The student will acquire strategic capabilities in the application of conflict resolution to political, government and community based conflicts. Land use planning, environmental, criminal justice and cultural diversity issues will form the basis of this course learning techniques. First, we will examine the political and social implications of public interest conflict. Second, we will examine the techniques of successful multi-party mediation. Third, we will experience the facilitation of public consensus building conflict resolution systems. Finally, the course will provide experience in the techniques of public interest communication and problem solving.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
NOTE: This course satisfies the settings requirement.
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ICM 6073 - Conflict Management Project (3)
This course will be used to structure conflict resolution research assignments and projects for master’s students seeking to complete a conflict resolution project as part of their course requirements for the master’s degree in conflict resolution.
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ICM 6083 - Conflict Management Externship (3)
This course provides advanced opportunities for students to participate in the mediation of live client cases or work in the conflict management environment under faculty supervision. Students must be available to be involved in observation or mediation cases during normal business hours. Students must be accepted for this course through special arrangement with the Institute for Conflict Management.
This is pass/fail.
Prerequisite: Completion of 21 hours of ICM courses.
Normally to be taken in the last semester.
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ICM 6096 - Conflict Management Thesis (6)
This course will be used to structure conflict resolution research assignments and projects for master’s students seeking to write a thesis as part of their course requirements for the master’s degree in conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: Completion of nine hours of ICM 6000-level courses.
To normally be taken in the last semester.
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ICM 6103 - Apology, Forgiveness and Reconciliation (3)
The “power of apology” has become a vital conversation in many professional fields from health care to business to religion. The course will explore the challenges and opportunity of this approach to conflict management.
Prerequisites: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director.
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ICM 6113 - Facilitating Dynamic Groups (3)
Professionals in all settings are often called upon to assist committees and groups achieve efficient and effective outcomes. This course will examine and apply various techniques to help maximize group functioning and minimize group conflict.
Prerequisite: ICM 5023 or consent of ICM director
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ICM 6133 - Interpersonal Conflict (3)
This course explores the interpersonal dynamics of conflict resolution as a way to heighten awareness of the human complexities of the conflict engagement process, strengthen the student’s understanding of the emotional and cognitive elements of conflict engagement, and improve the student’s ability to assist parties in approaching a conflict situation constructively.
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ICM 6143 - Organizational Conflict (3)
This course examines the intrapersonal, interpersonal and organizational factors that influence both the beneficial and the destructive elements of conflict, the role of organizational climate and culture on conflict and the ways that conflict intervenes can be agents of healthy conflict engagement in the workplace. The course also invites participants to consider how they can cultivate their own presence in this growing area of the conflict resolution field.
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ICM 6153 - Readings in Conflict Management (3)
This independent study course explores the sources of knowledge and scholarship contributing to the interdisciplinary study of conflict management. It is designed to advance the skills of upper-level students in reviewing the literature of the field, including identification and use of primary sources and professional writings across the disciplines.
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KIN 688V - Independent Study (1-3) On Demand
Advanced study and/or research in a specific area of exercise and human performance.
(Formerly EXNS 541V)
Pass/Fail
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KIN 5000 - Orientation (0) F
The orientation is a graduation requirement for all incoming EXHP students. The orientation serves as the formal introduction and welcome to the EXHP program. A pre-test must be completed as part of the orientation experience.
Pass/Fail
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KIN 5001 - Organizational Behavior I: Philosophy & Ethics (1) F
The first of three introductory courses introducing students to the behavior of organizations and the individuals and entities that comprise them. This course will challenge students to consider their philosophical understanding of professional behavior in organizations and the ethical considerations which govern that behavior.
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KIN 5021 - Organizational Behavior II: Entrepreneurship (1) S
The second of three introductory courses introducing students to the behavior of organizations and the individuals and entities that comprise them. This course will equip students with the tools necessary to begin their own small businesses. Students will explore their personal aspirations, skills, and competencies for entrepreneurship in exercise and human performance.
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KIN 5041 - Organizational Behavior III: Financial Considerations (1) SU
The third of three introductory courses introducing students to the behavior of organizations and the individuals and entities that comprise them. This course will equip students with the tools necessary to understand the financial considerations (e.g., budgeting, investing, capital, taxes) of managing or owning a business.
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KIN 5203 - Advanced Exercise Physiology I (3) F
The study of acute and chronic adaptation of the body’s structures and functions during and after physical activity. (Formerly EXNS 5003: Advanced Exercise Physiology I)
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KIN 6423 - Current Trends III: Diabetes (3) SU Even
This course will provide an overview of diabetes including etiology and treatment approaches. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship between diabetes and exercise and human performance.
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KIN 6513 - Behavior Change II: Sport Performance (3) F
This course is an exploration of the science and theory of behavior change in sport performance. Topics include psychological factors (e.g., motivation, anxiety, competition, confidence, performance enhancement) related to individual and institutional behavior in competitive and recreational athletics.
Suggested prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology
Crosslisted with KIN 2023: Sport & Exercise Psychology
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KIN 6523 - Behavior Change III: Sociological Perspectives (3) S
This course examines behavior change in exercise and human performance settings from a sociological perspective. Topics include factors (e.g., race, gender, class, religion, amateurism, etc.) related to individual and institutional exercise and human performance settings.
Crosslisted with KIN 2013: Sport Sociology
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KIN 6583 - Health Coaching I (3) F Even
This is the first of two courses that will prepare students to sit for the Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) exam. Students will begin the competencies of coaching structure, coaching process (relationships, communication, techniques), health and wellness, and ethics/legal concerns. Students will begin the process of coaching clients under the supervision of a faculty member holding NBC-HWC.
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KIN 6593 - Health Coaching II (3) S Odd
This is the second of two courses that will prepare students to sit for the Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) exam. Students will complete the competencies of coaching structure, coaching process (relationships, communication, techniques), health and wellness, and ethics/legal concerns. Students will finish the process of coaching clients under the supervision of a faculty member holding NBC-HWC.
Prerequisites: KIN 6583
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KIN 6613 - Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods II (3) S
This course will enable students to conceptualize and develop an annual training plan for a multitude of athletes, which includes workout planning, training cycles and contest peaking. The student will also gain knowledge in applying athlete monitoring concepts to periodization models to properly assess and track athletic progress.
Prerequisites: KIN 6603
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LPS 5XnV - Special Topics in Leadership and Public Service (3)
Selected topics in the fields of public policy and public service are offered. The format of the course is determined by the topic.
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LPS 5000 - Internship I (non-credit) (0)
Students will participate in an extended supervised internship in a Public Service setting. Students must be available for the prescribed number of clock hours during business hours of these entities. Students will be accepted to this course by special arrangement of the School of Public Policy.
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LPS 5003 - Introduction to Leadership and Public Service (3)
This course will serve as an introduction to the fields of Leadership and Public Service and to the master’s program. Program faculty will join with students for a multi-day off-site session that includes introductions to key components and courses in the degree program. These academic explorations will serve as the foundation for the Master’s. Pre-reading and written reflections required.
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LPS 5023 - Budget and Finance in the Public Sector (3)
This course introduces students to the basic financial and budgetary processes of public/governmental entities so that the students can appropriately address rudimentary budgetary, funding, and audit issues within their work. In addition to core budgetary processes, students will consider the ways in which budgets reflect and influence the public good and the complexity of weighing priorities within the budget and financial process. Areas of focus include outcomes-based budgeting; alignment of resources and goals; understanding of tax systems; core challenges to municipal and state financing; and innovations in budget practices.
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LPS 5053 - Ethical Leadership (3)
This course reviews a number of huge challenges to ethical leadership in the twenty-first century and emphasizes that the need for global ethical leadership is not merely a desirable option, but rather - and quite literally - a matter of survival. The current crises and those in the recent past reveal huge, and in some cases criminal, failures of both ethics and leadership in our current way of dealing with multi-cultural and global challenges. The future of our city and our nation will require openness, cooperation and co-creation between people with very different world-views and from very different cultures. Through the presentation of research, class discussions, class readings, guest speakers, debates, and field trips within the community, the students will move forward in their understanding of key theoretical and practical matters in leadership, global ethics, and civic responsibility.
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LPS 5063 - Effective Cross Sector Collaboration and Conflict Management (3)
Today’s civic leaders face unprecedented challenges in foreseeing and responding to an ever-changing citizenry and communities. Diverse views among both diverse citizens’ groups make consensus more difficult to reach. Social media has changed citizen expectations and how they communicate with their leaders. Economic development demands an almost daily focus. Skills for establishing collaborative partnerships to creatively address community needs are critical. This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of conflict studies and conflict intervention processes in an effort to develop and enhance the skills to meet the leadership challenges ahead. Student will join scholars, scientists, and practitioners in the ongoing process of surfacing answers to current questions including:
- What is the field of conflict management?
- What are its leading theories, models, and processes?
- What are its applied practices?
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LPS 5100 - Internship II (non-credit) (0)
As a co-requisite of ICM 6053 and LPS 5063, students will participate in an extended supervised internship in a public service setting. Students must be available for the prescribed number of clock hours during business hours of these entities. Students will be accepted to this course by special arrangement of the School of Public Policy.
Co-Requisite ICM 6053/LPS 5063
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LPS 5123 - Leadership, Innovation, and Policy in the Metropolitan Setting (3)
Today’s political, cultural, and economic opportunities and complexities are squarely set within metropolitan areas. The gridlock and inaction found on the federal level is contrasted with energy and innovation found within our cities. Additionally, the innovations that drive our economies and problem solving are found in cities. The Brookings Institute estimates that the top 100 metropolitan areas account for 65% of the U.S. population and 75% of its GDP. The course will include a focus on innovative practices such as data and outcomes driven programming, collaborative leadership, behavioral economics, and creative use of technology. This course will focus on the challenges and complexities faced by cities by focusing on Nashville, one of the most dynamic and high-growth cities in the nation. Through academic study and close interaction with city leaders in the government, civic, and economic arenas, the course will equip students with the perspective, knowledge, and skills needed to create innovative solutions to shared challenges.
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LPS 5133 - Leading and Serving for the Public Good (3)
This course equips those who wish to serve the public good by providing individual leadership development within historical and theoretical contexts. The course explores seminal readings on leadership to create a core understanding of theory and history, while offering theory-to-practice assignments that demonstrate how service and leadership work in our own worlds. Emphasis is placed on equipping students to lead and serve from within any organizational position and with or without formal authority. Students will develop individual leadership approaches based on personal experiences, values, and knowledge of the best in leadership thought and action. Coursework will include written analysis, individual reflection, small-group work, and case-in-point explorations related to current leadership challenges faced by seminar participants.
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LPS 5143 - State Politics, Policy, and Economics: The Role of States in Shaping Economies (3)
State governments make tremendous effort to shape the economic contexts, prospects, and outcomes of their states. Economic development programs, health care policy, workforce education, and many other issues that shape our economic lives are partly shaped by state policy. This course combines an exploration of economic principles and state policy making. Beginning with a review of basic economic principles and continuing with an examination of the role of states in shaping economic factors, the course allows students to become more adept at: reviewing basic principles for examining economic policies and initiatives; reflecting on the goals and objectives of economic policies; examining the political, social, and behavioral contexts in which economic policies are made.
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LPS 5153 - Data and Decision Making in Public Service (3)
Data solutions are being promoted as a way to address public issues, but with little consideration of how, where, and when it is most likely to be successful. This course focuses on the practice and understanding of techniques, tools, and processes for the use of data in decision-making, policy and social analysis, program evaluation and messaging. The course focuses on publicly available data, and the analysis of real-world challenges and cases. The course introduces students to key frameworks, questions, and considerations when determining the value of available data. The course emphasizes the importance of interrogating data, evaluating collection methods, and the iterative process needed to make better decisions for the public good. Students will also learn how to effectively use data in ways that connect with and educate constituencies. The strategic use of program-level and big data will be explored.
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LPS 5200 - Internship III (non-credit) (0)
As a co-requisite of LPS 5053, students will participate in an extended supervised internship in a Public Service setting. Students must be available for the prescribed number of clock hours during business hours of these entities. Students will be accepted to this course by special arrangement of the School of Public Policy.
Co-Requisite LPS 5053
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LPS 5393 - Project in Leadership in Public Service (3)
This course will be used to structure the project that is required as the capstone course requirement for the master’s degree.
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MAcc 501V - Integrated Accounting Seminar (Accounting Boot Camp) (9-12) Summer on ground; Fall/Spring online
This prerequisite course is designed exclusively for degreed non-accounting students seeking to enter the M.Acc. program, and includes portions of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing.
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MAcc 661V - Corporate Residency in Accounting (1-3)
Corporate Residencies are designed to allow the student to include meaningful field experience work in his or her graduate program. Any such field experience must be approved in advance by the MAcc director and carried on under the supervision of both a designated Lipscomb faculty advisor and a properly appointed field supervisor who will often not be a part of the faculty. The Lipscomb faculty advisor and the field supervisor will establish learning objectives for the corporate residency and will jointly assess the experience at regular intervals. At least 200 hours of approved work experience is required. Credit cannot be given for prior work experience or work. The corporate residency must include appropriate written presentations and evaluations. This course may be taken for a maximum of three semester hours.
Advance approval required from the MAcc Director.
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MAcc 662V - Independent Project or Research (1-3)
This course is designed to engage the student in an individual project or research under the direction of a designated professor. The results of the research must be presented in writing under his or her supervision. The purpose of this research is to allow the student to gain further experience in methods of research, library use and presentation of results. Students expecting to pursue an independent project or research must advise the MAcc director at least 21 days prior to the registration date for the term in which the research is to be taken. This course may be taken for a maximum of three semester hours.
Advance approval required from the MAcc Director.
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MAcc 663V - Professional Certification Preparation (1-3)
Examination of accounting standards and procedures required for professional accounting certification. Students will begin exam preparation during their first semester and sit for their first exam part. A grade of “IP” may be assigned at the end of the semester until the course is finished.
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MAcc 6032 - Tax Planning for High-Net Worth Individuals (2)
This course focuses on the practical aspects of taxing wealthy individuals. To that end, students will review general income-tax planning for wealthy individuals, passive investments, the use and limitations of qualified plans, investment planning, life, disability, and liability insurance exposures, retirement planning, and estate planning.
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MAcc 6213 - International Accounting and Taxation (3)
Audit and Accounting Track students will study the International Accounting Standards Board and global financial reporting and auditing standards for multi-national companies. Tax Track students will focus on the U.S. tax laws applicable to individuals and businesses investing and operating businesses abroad. Specific international tax topics include source of income, allocation, and apportionment of deductions, foreign tax credit planning, anti-avoidance provisions, and transfer pricing. The class experience includes both on-ground in-class meetings plus an international travel component. Full participation in all activities is required.
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MAcc 6303 - Advanced Financial Reporting (3)
An in-depth discussion of the history and development of generally accepted accounting principles. The course focuses on the conceptual framework of accounting and the environment in which accounting interacts.
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MAcc 6313 - Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting (3)
This course covers the specialized accounting areas in governmental and nonprofit accounting.
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MAcc 6403 - Advanced Accounting and Consolidations (3)
Advanced Accounting provides an in-depth examination of accounting for business combinations, consolidated statements and foreign operations.
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MAcc 6513 - Managerial Accounting & Finance (3)
A study of accounting practices related to internal product costing and evaluation of various management accounting issues. Topics include job order, process, and standard cost systems, break-even analysis, variances, activity-based costing, cash flow analysis and use of ratios. In addition, the course will undertake an advanced study of the practice and policies applicable to the financial management of business enterprises, including lines of credit, the placing of securities and the role of the financial manager.
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MAcc 6563 - Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics (3)
A study of accounting practices relating to internal product costing and evaluation of profitability. Topics include job order, process and standard cost systems, break-even analysis, variances, activity-based costing, cash flow analysis, and use of ratios.
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MAcc 6603 - Advanced Auditing & Forensics (3)
This course is an extension of the undergraduate auditing course providing an introduction to the attest function, the control environment, risk assessment, ethics and a brief analysis of generally accepted auditing standards. This course involves an examination of the attest function with a greater focus on auditing procedures and auditing standards. Additionally, the course will include an examination of the forensics nature of auditing, being alert to fraud and material irregularities.
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MAcc 6653 - IT Audit and Risk Management (3)
Examine the emerging roles of accounting analytics in business and auditing and learn to understand the data within major accounting information systems and generate meaningful audit analytics from the data. A deep understanding of accounting flows, processes, and controls is critical to understanding and building meaningful audit-centric analytics.
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MAcc 6703 - Taxation of Passthrough Entities (3)
This course involves federal taxation of entities that pass through certain income and deductions to its owners with primary emphasis on partnerships, S Corporations, trusts and estates. Some attention will also be given to transfer taxes in the form of estate and gift taxation.
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MAcc 6712 - Taxation of Corporations (2)
This course involves the tax analysis of corporate formations, including corporate characteristics, corporate capital structure, income tax determination, special tax elections and introduction to international corporate taxation. Topics will include corporate/stockholder relationships, corporate distributions, reorganizations, liquidations, corporate redemptions, accumulated earnings and personal holding companies.
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