Florida International University

Curriculum Committee Bulletin

Curriculum Committee Bulletin #5 March 23, 2004

The following curriculum information is presented to the University Community for its consideration.  In accordance with the procedures of the University Curriculum Committee, objections to all proposed new courses, programs, or program/course modifications should be communicated, in writing, within two weeks of the publication date of this bulletin, to Professor Rosalie Hallbauer (Curriculum Committee), College of Business, Professor Leonard Bliss (Graduate Council), College of Education or Marcel Escoffier (Undergraduate Council), School of Hospitality.

HEARINGS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004

NAME:                                PH.D. PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HEALTH
COLLEGE:                         Health and Urban Affairs
DEPARTMENT:                STEMPEL School of Public Health
DATE:                                  Friday, April 2, 2004
TIME:                                   11:00-11:45 am
PLACE:                               GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:    Dev Pathak                                    Joint Hearing, Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee

NAME:                                OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MASTER OF SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL TRACK
COLLEGE:                         Health and Urban Affairs
DEPARTMENT:                Occupational Therapy
DATE:                                 Friday, April 2, 2004
TIME:                                  11:50-12:20 pm
PLACE:                               GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:   Pam Shaffner                                Joint Hearing, Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee

NAME:                                MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT - SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACK
                                             (MSEM - SPANISH)
COLLEGE:                        Engineering
DEPARTMENT:               Industrial & Systems Engineering
DATE:                                Friday, April 2, 2004
TIME:                                 12:25-12:55 pm
PLACE:                             GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:   Shih-Ming Lee                             Joint Hearing, Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee

NAME:                                TWO GRADUATE CERTIFICATES:  ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION
COLLEGE:                        Business
DEPARTMENT:               Accounting
TIME:                                 1:00-1:30 pm
PLACE:                             GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:   Rosalie Hallbauer                                    Graduate Council Hearing

UNDERGRADUATE HEARING - APRIL 2, 2004

NAME:                                BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION
COLLEGE:                        Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:               Music
TIME:                                  9:00 am
PLACE:                              DM 441 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:   Carolyn J. Fulton                        Joint Hearing, Undergraduate Council and Curriculum Committee

GRADUATE HEARINGS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2004

NAME:                                MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR CURRENT CS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
COLLEGE:                        Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:               Computer Science
TIME:                                  12:00-12:30 pm
PLACE:                              GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:   Raimund Ege                            Joint Hearing, Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee

NAMES:                            ARTIST CERTIFICATE FOR PIANO PERFORMANCE
                                            ARTIST CERTIFICATE FOR JAZZ
                                            ARTIST CERTIFICATE FOR STRING PERFORMANCE
COLLEGE:                       Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:              Music
TIME:                                 12:35-1:35 pm
PLACE:                             GL 139 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:  Mike Orta, Miguel Salvador   Joint Hearing, Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee

NAME:                                 TESOL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
COLLEGE:                          Education
DEPARTMENT:                 Curriculum and Instruction
TIME:                                   1:40-2:00 pm
PLACE:                                GL 130 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:    Eric Dwyer

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (No Hearing)

NAME:                                HOSPITALITY STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
SCHOOL:                          Hospitality and Tourism Management
OBJECTIVES:                  Designed to provide students maximum flexibility in choosing courses that reflect their
                                             needs and interests.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
NATURE:                            Students may choose courses from all of the offerings in the School of Hospitality &
                                             Tourism Management, i.e. courses in Wine, Tourism, Restaurant/Foodservice, or
                                             Hotel/Lodging.  Does not need additional resources as it does not involve any new courses.
FACULTY CONTACT:   Diann Newman

PROGRAM CHANGE PROPOSALS - LISTED BY COLLEGE:

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
M.F.A. TIME LIMITS TO GRADUATION
Les Standiford, Faculty Contact

Old Policy

 New Policy

 

3.6 TIME LIMITS TO GRADUATION

Effective: March 28, 1989

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
Provost

POLICY
At the doctoral level all requirements, including the successful defense of a dissertation, must be completed within nine years of first enrollment in the doctoral program.

At the masters level all requirements, including the successful defense of a thesis where required, must be completed within six years of first enrollment in the masters program. 

 

3.6 TIME LIMITS TO GRADUATION

Effective:

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
Provost
University Graduate School

POLICY
At the doctoral level all requirements, including the successful defense of a dissertation, must be completed within nine years of first enrollment in the doctoral program.

For the M.F.A. degree, all requirements including the successful defense of a thesis must be completed within eight years of first enrollment in the master’s program.

For all other master’s degree programs. all requirements, including the successful defense of a thesis where required, must be completed within six years of first enrollment in the masters program.

 

Rationale:
To reflect more accurately the nature of the work required for the MFA and to set guidelines which are more realistic in practice.

In the American academy, the MFA is generally recognized as a terminal degree for the practicing artist, lying somewhere between the Ph.D. and the typical M.A. in stature and rigor.

In specific, the Creative Writing MFA at Florida International University requires 48 semester hours of coursework plus the completion of a book-length manuscript in the chosen genre (novel, collection of stories or poems, full length non-fiction) not approved until adjudged of publishable quality by the candidate's examining committee.  The latter is no empty exhortation:  New York Times best-selling authors Dennis Lehane and Barbara Parker are among those whose novel-length MFA manuscripts have been published by major presses, and the list includes many others, including Vicki Hendricks, Marjorie Klein, Steven Benz, Christine Kling, Preston Allen, Richard Blanco and many others with theses ultimately published and distributed nationwide.

Yet, the writing and revision of the book-length thesis is the stage at which some students have found themselves simply needing more time.   And it is not a matter of simple procrastination.  The conception and the execution of the full-length creative project is difficult enough; the process of revisions required by the committee are often equally rigorous.  The list of writers who had to labor long and hard on a manuscript before finally bringing it to fruition is at least as long as that of those whose early drafts found favor.  Connie Mae Fowler worked for years to bring her first book into publishable form (she had it rejected more than eighty times), as have many others, Ralph Ellison and Joseph Heller among them. 

Given the significant number of credit hours and the substantive thesis project required, it seems only reasonable that the time frame allotted for completion of such work be greater than that for programs that might typically require 30 to 36 credit hours and a minimal thesis requirement, if any. 

 REQUESTS FOR CURRICULUM CHANGE - DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Asher Milbauer, Faculty Contact

At present, catalog reads:

Master of Arts in English
To be admitted into the Master’s program in English, a student must meet the University’s graduate admission requirements and have:

1.       A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field;

2.       A mininum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average;

3.       A combination of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE;

4.       Two letters of recommendation from undergraduate or graduate professors;

5.       A personal essay;

6.       Those who might be chosen for teaching assistantships will be interviewed by at least one member of the committee.

Degree Requirements
The Master’s degree program consists of 30 semester hours of course work at a graduate level (course numbers 5000 or above) and a thesis (6 credits).  A maximum of six semester hours may be transferred into the program subject to the approval of the graduate committee.

Required Courses
ENG 5048    Literary Theory                         3

LIT   5405    Literature, Language and

                         Society                                   3

Electives:  A maximum of 24 semester hours (5000 or 6000) level may be taken at either campus.

Thesis:  LIT 6970   Master’s Thesis               6

The student must complete a research thesis.  The topic must be approved by the faculty member who will supervise the research and then by the Graduate Committee.  The thesis will be accepted only after being read and approved by a Reading Committee.  An oral defense is required before the Reading Committee.

 

Please change to read as follows:

Master of Arts in English
To be admitted into the Master’s program in English, a student must meet the University’s graduate admission requirements and have:

1.       A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field;

2.       A mininum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average;

3.       A combination of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE;

4.       Two letters of recommendation from undergraduate or graduate professors;

5.       A personal essay;

6.       Those who might be chosen for teaching assistantships will be interviewed by at least one member of the committee.

Degree Requirements
The Master’s degree program consists of 30 semester hours of course work at a graduate level (course numbers 5000 or above) and a thesis (6 credits).  A maximum of six semester hours may be transferred into the program subject to the approval of the graduate committee.

Required Courses
ENG 5048    Literary Theory                         3

LIT   5405    Literature, Language and

                         Society                                   3

ENG 5971    Thesis and Dissertation           3

Electives:  A maximum of 24 semester hours (5000 or 6000) level may be taken at either campus.

Thesis:  LIT 6970   Master’s Thesis               6

The student must complete a research thesis.  The topic must be approved by the faculty member who will supervise the research and then by the Graduate Committee.  The thesis will be accepted only after being read and approved by a Reading Committee.  An oral defense is required before the Reading Committee.

 

 MODERN LANGUAGES - CHANGE TO THE Ph.D
Faculty Contact:  Santiago Juan-Navaro

 

Present text:
Admission Requirements: To be admitted into the Doctoral degree program, a student must:

  1. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from an accredited university or college. Special cases, such as holders of a degree in a related field, will be evaluated individually by the Department.
  2. Take the Graduate Record Examination.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to speak, understand, read, and write in Spanish with near-native fluency. Demonstrate the ability to speak and read in English with excellent proficiency. For students whose language is not English the TOEFL is required, and they must obtain a score of 550 or higher.
  4. Have attained a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B average), during the last two years of her/his undergraduate program as determined by the FIU Admissions Office, or attain a score of at least 1,000 on the GRE. Applicants with Master’s degrees are required to have a graduate GPA of 3.5. A GPA of 3.5 in graduate Spanish courses is expected in such cases.
  5. Apply for graduate admission to the Admissions Office and submit to the Department of Modern Languages the following documentation: a) two letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors in the format required by the Graduate Studies Committee, b) a resume, c) a statement of purpose in English or Spanish, addressing the candidate’s goals and objectives in pursuing a doctorate in Spanish, and d) a writing sample in Spanish, preferably a term paper or thesis, of analytical nature, on a literary subject.
  6. Receive approval of the departmental graduate committee. Admission is competitive, and meeting all minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic entrance to the program.

Revised text:

 

 

 

 

  1. Take both the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) OR the “Examen de Admisión a Estudios de Posgrado” (EXADEP). 

 
 

  1. Have attained a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B average), during the last two years of her/his undergraduate program as determined by the FIU Graduate Admissions Office, and attain a score of at least 1,120 on the GRE, or score 500 or better in the EXADEP. Applicants with Master’s degrees are required to have a graduate GPA of 3.5. A GPA of 3.5 in graduate Spanish courses is expected in such cases.

PROGRAM CHANGE PROPOSALS - LISTED BY COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM
Faculty Contact:  Tomislav Mandikovic

OLD  PROGRAM  DESCRIPTION
The Master of International Business (MIB) degree is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the dynamic global business environment. Specifically, it is tailored to meet the needs of business professionals who want to participate in a U.S.-based graduate business program that provides a global, supply-chain-system perspective; who have an undergraduate business degree and are in the early stages of their professional careers; who have good English language skills but want to improve their fluency in a business context; and who expect to assume progressively higher levels of management responsibility in their firms. The global character of the MIB
program is inherent in its curriculum and in the multi-nationality of the students enrolled in it. Because they move through the program as a group, students continually share and learn from their diverse perspectives and experiences. In addition to the international business expertise of its faculty, the program features lectures and seminars by multinational, foreign, and U.S.-based corporate business leaders. Its key features include:

•                  *   Day part-time, full-time and evening program options

•                   * A focus on the emerging global system and its multinational business implications

•                   *  An emphasis on supply chain management

•                   *  Information technology and ecommerce

•                   *  Workshop in accounting review

•                   *  Includes participation in seminars, conferences and field trips conducted by the Knight Ridder Center for Excellence in Management and the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Systems

•                   *  Incorporates participation in projects that bring the best minds from industry, government, and academia together to focus on hemispheric and global supply-chain systems efficiencies

•                   *  A high level of personal service and support

MIB students also benefit from studying in South Florida, particularly since Miami is a major center for international trade and finance and a gateway linking the Americas to the world.

Old Course and Workshop Requirements
Accounting Review (Workshop)
Finance Review (Workshop)
MAR 6805      Marketing Management in Global Economy      (Deleted)
MAN 6850      International Business Law
ACG 6026       Accounting for Managers                                              (Deleted)
MAN 6726      Strategic Management                                                  (Deleted)
MAN 6830      Organizational Information Systems                               (Deleted)
QMB 6357      Business Analysis for Decision Making              (Deleted)
FIN 6428         Corporate Finance                                                        (Deleted)
MAR 6xxx       International Logistics                                                   (Deleted)
MAN 6501      Operations Management                                               (Deleted)
MAR 6816      Corporate Simulation                                                    (Deleted)

NEW  PROGRAM  DESCRIPTION
The MIB program is to be positioned as a specialized degree focused on the key skills, behaviors and techniques required for our students to succeed in the international marketplace.  Although global in nature, it emphasizes those knowledge and abilities that are specific to doing business in The Americas.  It is aimed at people who already possess a significant business background (academic and/or practical), and who wish to deepen their understanding of international business practices and opportunities.

The MIB should be seen as a specialized program and not as a substitute for an MBA or other generalist degrees.  As such it is imperative that students entering the program have already a substantial business background.  This is defined as already having:

a)         a BS or BBA in business or related fields or, alternatively, have completed the first year of an accredited MBA program elsewhere (this requirement will be strictly enforced and is meant to insure that all students have the appropriate credentials in the functional fields prior to the start of the program);

b)         a minimum of two years of work experience; and

c)         a strong interest in or previous experience in doing business in the Americas.

In addition to standard measures such as undergraduate GPA, GMAT/GRE scores, quality and extent of work experience, etc., we want students who understand what the program is and are clearly motivated by its content and orientation.  Therefore, a personal interview is highly desirable, certainly for students based in South Florida.  Others, particularly those in Latin America and those participating through the Dual Degree program, would need to be vouched for by our partner institutions in the region.

New Program Content
The plan below consists of 14 courses, 9 of which are regular 3-credit courses that are considered to be part of the “core” of the program, 2 are “constrained” 3-credit electives, and 3 consist of required one-credit seminars, for a total of 36 credit hours.

Prerequisites and Workshops
Students coming into the program should have a full exposure to the entire array of business courses typically found in a BBA or MBA program.  The faculty director will determine whether the incoming students have the required background. Students applying to the Dual-Degree program should have taken these courses in their respective MBA programs prior to arriving at FIU.  We intend to enforce these requirements and work closely with our overseas partners to insure that their candidates have the right background.

Two Workshops will be required of all incoming students, one in Accounting and one in Data Analysis.  Both of these will be taught over a period of 16 contact hours , and will be done on Saturdays during the first month of classes.  The purpose of the accounting workshop is to ascertain that all students have the necessary background in the field and a clear understanding of U.S. accounting standards. Both the tutorials will have at least one assessment exam administered by the teaching faculty who along with the program faculty director will determine if the student has acquired the necessary skills.

Any student who shows weakness in fundamental areas of the program, e.g. corporate finance/accounting as pre-requisite for global finance and international accounting, will be required to correct this weakness in the early stages of the program by taking the appropriate pre-requisite courses with the Evening MBA program.  They will be eligible to do so only if they have been deemed admissible into the MIB, and their admission must stipulate that it is contingent on obtaining a passing grade (B or better) in those courses in which the deficiency has been noted.

Required Seminars
There are three one-credit required seminars. They are:
MAN 6930A   Introduction to International Business — 1 credit1

This is a one-credit “orientation” seminar that will be offered at the beginning of each semester for students entering the program at that point.  It will provide the students with a bird’s eye view of the field and to challenge them to tackle the specialized courses that follow.  It consists of an IB simulation, lectures on the nature of international business, and a cross-cultural simulation.  Taught over three continuous days, it involves a mix of faculty and some volunteer students from the existing cohorts.

MAN 6930B  Current Events Seminar — 1 credit
This seminar will expose the students to a whole array of current issues that are affecting the growth and conduct of international business, particularly in The Americas.  Questions such as environmental policies, labor issues, the expansion of the FTAA, adjustment policies, competition policy, etc., will be discussed by experts and invited speakers, both in and out of the university, including senior executives from international companies.  Students have to produce a paper in one of the covered subjects to satisfy the course requirements.

MAN 6930C   Seminar on International Entrepreneurship — 1 credit
The purpose of this seminar is to incite MIB students to explore the realm of new venture initiation and to think in entrepreneurial terms.  The seminar will include at least 6 lecture/discussions and some panel sessions each semester.  Students have to produce a paper summarizing a new international business idea in order to satisfy the course requirements.

Core Courses
The following 9 courses will be required of all MIB students.  A maximum of two of these courses may be waived by the Faculty Director in response to a specific petition from the student, provided a similar 6000 level equivalent course has been taken within the last 3 years. Appropriate documentation must be provided in order for a petition to be approved.  If approved, the student must substitute appropriate electives for these courses that must be authorized by the program’s Faculty Director.

MAN 6606      The International Business Environment — 3 credits      (Added)
MAN 6601      International Management — 3 credits                          (Added)
ACG 6255       International Accounting — 3 credits                             (Added)
FIN 6644         Global Financial Strategies — 3 credits                                     (Added)
MAN 6617      Managing Global Production and Technology — 3 credits         (Added)
MAR 6158      International Marketing — 3 credits                                          (Added)
BUL 6850        International Business Law — 3 credits
MAN 6635      International Business Policy — 3 credits                                  (Added)
MAN 6679      Master’s Project in International Business — 3 credits   (Added)

Elective Courses
Students are required to take two 3 credit hour elective courses from within or outside the college of business in order to better understand the environment of international business.  The program faculty will select a series of electives offered in the Chapman Graduate School of Business as well as in other Departments and Schools at the University and offer them to the MIB students each semester.  Students may choose to go beyond these “approved electives” and select their own, subject to the approval of the Faculty Director.  A partial listing of potential electives is offered below.

ISM 6225        Global Applications of Information Technology
MAN 6675      Special Topics in International Business
ACG 6257       Global Accounting Auditing and Financial Strategy
FIN 6625         International Bank Management
FIN 6656         Latin American Financial Markets and Institutions
MAN 6603      Problems in Comparative Management
MAN 6626      International Human Resource Management

Course Sequence
The program is designed to be taken as a series of courses without a specific sequence with the following exceptions: The introductory seminar (MAN 6930A) must be taken by all students upon entry; and the project course (MAN 6679) be taken during the student’s last semester in the program.  All other courses can be taken in any sequence.

Language Requirements                                                                  
All students in the program will be required to maintain fluency in two languages, that is, one other than their native language.  Access to language courses provided by the School for other programs will be provided to the MIB students who choose to abide by these.  Otherwise, the students are responsible for meeting this requirement on their own.  A fluency test will be required at the end of the program.

Dual-Degree Students
Students pursuing the Dual Degree program are required to take the entire series of three one-credit seminars (MAN 6930A-C), and 6 of the 9 required courses, including the project course (MAN 6679).  They may choose to take their eighth course from either the remaining required courses or among the electives.  The Faculty Director must approve their choice of courses.
For more information about this program, please contact the program director at (305) 348-3279 or by email to mib@fiu.edu

1  The course MAN 6930 is listed as Master’s Seminar in Management and can be taken for 1-3 credits.  We propose to repeat it three times at 1 credit each for the program.  We will use the suffix A, B, and C to distinguish between the three seminars here although that distinction does not exist officially.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION "PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PROGRAM IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION:
Faculty Contact:  Hilary Landorf

The faculty in the Social Studies Education program area proposes to effect a change in the admissions requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Social Studies Education. Under the proposed new admissions requirements, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will not be considered as a criterion for admission to the program, as other factors will be taken into consideration in admissions decisions.

                   Current Requirements                                          

1.         A baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) in  the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework;

2.         At least 30 credit hours of coursework, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), in the social sciences (History, Geography, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology);

3.         A minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (General Test) IF the student has not met the Grade Point Average requirements ;

4.         An affirmative recommendation from the designated Program Leader, Dean of the College, or his/her designee following a personal interview.

 

 

 

 

 
 

                   Proposed Requirements                                          

  1. A baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework;

2.      At least 30 credit hours of coursework, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the social sciences (History, Geography, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology);

3.      An affirmative recommendation from the designated Program Leader, Dean of the College, or his/her designee following a personal interview;

  1. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the applicant’s teaching potential and qualifications for successfully participating in the program;
     
  1. A current resume (curriculum vitae), including education, professional preparation, and employment history;
     
  1. A brief written statement (approximately 250 words) articulating the applicant’s professional career goals and aspirations.

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT:  EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCH. STUDIES
CHANGES TO THE M.S. IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TRACK
Faculty Contact:  Maureen Kenny

Rationale for Change to Graduate Program

College of Education
Department of Educational and Psychological Studies
Masters Degree in Counselor Education, Community Mental Health Counseling Track

Current Track Name:                                                                                                              Proposed Track Name:
Community Mental Health Counseling                                                              Mental Health Counseling

The proposed change is to change the title of a track in the Masters’ degree program in Counselor Education. The change would be to change the current title, Community Mental Health Counseling to simply, Mental Health Counseling. This change is proposed as most programs throughout the state and country are referred to as mental Health Counseling and in fact, Community Counseling is often different from Mental Health Counseling. This change would be consistent with the terms used by the counseling accreditation body, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) as well as the state board which licenses mental health counselors. The program faculty believe this change and subsequent title will more clearly explain the nature of the program to prospective students as well as subsequent employers.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
PROPOSAL FOR A MINOR IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Faculty Contact:  Cesar Levy

Prescribed courses and other requirements:

       For admission to the minor, students need:
        1)      To be fully admitted to their major
        2)      To have a GPA  2.0

Students are expected to meet all prerequisites for the required courses. Mechanical Engineering students are not eligible for the minor.

The minor requires 16 credit hours consisting of the following courses:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3365 Materials in Engineering (3)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) (Note 1) and
EMA 3702L Mechanics and Materials Science Lab (1) (Note 1)
or
EML 3126 Transport Phenomena (3) (Note 1) and
EML 3126L Transport Phenomena Lab (1) (Note 1)
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I (3) (Note 1) 

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they will need to select courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 3500 Mechanical Design I (3)
EML 4220 Mechanical Vibrations (3)
EML 3101 Thermodynamics II (3)
EML 4140 Heat Transfer (3)

Show Evidence that Library and/or Laboratory Resources are Available to Accommodate the Proposed Minor:
       This minor program will not require any additional library resources. Existing labs will be adequately support the courses that have laboratory components.

Type of Students Expected to be Attracted to this Program:
       This program will attract students majoring in Materials, Physics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Civil Engineering who would like to pursue a career related to Engineering Science.

Briefly Describe the Requirements of the Related Major Program:
      The minor program is being proposed under the umbrella of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. All the courses for the proposed minor are part of the required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major.

Justification:
     This minor will enable FIU graduates with degrees, other than Mechanical Engineering, to gain a fundamental understanding in Engineering Science. Engineering Science is the foundation of most engineering undertakings and is needed by many different industries.  This minor will enhance the working skills of a graduate in a career related to an Engineering undertaking.

Catalog Description
Minor in Engineering Science
Fully enrolled non-mechanical engineering undergraduate students, who have at least a junior status with a cumulative FIU Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better, may apply to the department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to request a minor in Engineering Science. To earn a minor in Engineering Science students must complete the 16 credit hours work listed below with a minimum grade of C in each course:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3365 Materials in Engineering (3)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) (Note 1) and
EMA 3702L Mechanics and Materials Science Lab (1) (Note 1)
or
EML 3126 Transport Phenomena (3) (Note 1) and
EML 3126L Transport Phenomena Lab (1) (Note 1)
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I (3) (Note 1)

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they will need to select courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 3500 Mechanical Design I (3)
EML 4220 Mechanical Vibrations (3)
EML 3101 Thermodynamics II (3)
EML 4140 Heat Transfer (3)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
PROPOSAL FOR A MINOR IN ENERGY SYSTEMS
Faculty Contact:  Yiding Cao

Prescribed courses and other requirements:

       For admission to the minor, students need:

1)      To be fully admitted to their major

2)      To have a GPA  2.0

Students are expected to meet all prerequisites for the required courses. Mechanical Engineering students are not eligible for the minor.

The minor requires 16 credit hours consisting of the following courses:
EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I  (3) (Note 1)
EML 3126 Transport Phenomena (3) (Note 1) and
EML 3126L Transport Phenomena Lab (1) (Note 1)
EML 4140 Heat Transfer (3)  

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 3101 Thermodynamics II (3)
EML 4706 Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems (3)
EML 4601 Principles of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning (3) and
EML 4601L Refrigeration and A/C Lab (1)
EML 4xxx Introduction to Computational Thermo-Fluids (3)

Show Evidence that Library and/or Laboratory Resources are Available to Accommodate the Proposed Minor:
       This minor program will not require any additional library resources. Existing labs will be adequately support the one course that has laboratory components.

Type of Students Expected to be Attracted to this Program:
       This program will attract students majoring in Materials, Physics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Civil Engineering who would like to pursue a career related to energy and air-conditioning systems. 

Briefly Describe the Requirements of the Related Major Program:
      The minor program is being proposed under the umbrella of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering. All the courses for the proposed minor are part of the required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major.

Justification:
     This minor will enable FIU graduates with degrees, other than Mechanical Engineering, to gain a fundamental understanding in energy and power systems. Energy and power systems are one of the most important industries in the modern society, and employ graduates from many different majors.  This minor will enhance the working skills of a graduate in a career related to energy/power and air-conditioning industries.

Catalog Description

Minor in Energy Systems

Fully enrolled non-mechanical engineering undergraduate students, who have at least a junior status with a cumulative FIU Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better, may apply to the department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to request a minor in Energy Systems. To earn a minor in Energy Systems students must complete the 16 credit hours work listed below with a minimum grade of C in each course:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I (3) (Note 1)
EML 3126 Transport Phenomena (3) (Note 1) and
EML 3126L Transport Phenomena Lab (1) (Note 1)
EML 4140 Heat Transfer (3)

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 3101 Thermodynamics II (3)
EML 4706 Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems (3)
EML 4601 Principles of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning (3) and
EML 4601L Refrigeration and A/C Lab (1)
EML 4xxx Introduction to Computational Thermo-Fluids (3)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
PROPOSAL FOR A MINOR IN ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS
Faculty Contact:  Sabri Tosunoglu

Prescribed courses and other requirements:

       For admission to the minor, students need:

1)      To be fully admitted to their major

2)      To have a GPA  2.0

Students are expected to meet all prerequisites for the required courses. Mechanical Engineering students are not eligible for the minor.

The minor requires 16 credit hours consisting of the following courses
EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EML 3301L Instrumentation and Measurement Lab (1)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) (Note 1)
EML 4804 Introduction to Mechatronics (3)
EML 4806 Modeling and Control of Robots (3) 

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 16 credit hours for the minor:

EML 2030 Software for Mechanical Design (3)
EML 4312 Automatic Control Theory (3)
EML 4503 Production Machine Design and Development (3)
EML 4535 Mechanical Computer Aided Design (3)

Show Evidence that Library and/or Laboratory Resources are Available to Accommodate the Proposed Minor:
       This minor program will not require any additional library resources. Existing labs will be adequately support the one course that has laboratory components.

Type of Students Expected to be Attracted to this Program:
       This program will attract students majoring in Materials, Physics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Civil Engineering who would like to pursue a career related to Robotics and Mechatronics. 

Briefly Describe the Requirements of the Related Major Program:
      The minor program is being proposed under the umbrella of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering. All the courses for the proposed minor are part of the required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major.

Justification:
     This minor will enable FIU graduates with degrees, other than Mechanical Engineering, to gain a fundamental understanding in Robotics and Mechatronics. Robotics and Mechatronics are a high-tech and rapidly growing industry, and employ graduates from different majors.  This minor will enhance the working skills of a graduate in a career related to Robotics and Mechatronics.

Catalog Description

Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics

Fully enrolled non-mechanical engineering undergraduate students, who have at least a junior status with a cumulative FIU Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better, may apply to the department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to request a minor in Robotics and Mechatronics. To earn a minor in Robotics and Mechatronics students must complete the 16 credit hours work listed below with a minimum grade of C in each course:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3321 Dynamics (3) (Note 1)
EML 3301L Instrumentation and Measurement Lab (1)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) (Note 1)
EML 4804 Introduction to Mechatronics (3)
EML 4806 Modeling and Control of Robots (3)

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 2030 Software for Mechanical Design (3)
EML 4312 Automatic Control Theory (3)
EML 4503 Production Machine Design and Development (3)
EML 4535 Mechanical Computer Aided Design (3)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
PROPOSAL FOR A MINOR IN MECHANICAL DESIGN
Faculty Contact:  Sabri Tosunoglu

Prescribed courses and other requirements:

       For admission to the minor, students need:

1)      To be fully admitted to their major

2)      To have a GPA  2.0

Students are expected to meet all prerequisites for the required courses. Mechanical Engineering students are not eligible for the minor.

The minor requires 16 credit hours consisting of the following courses:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3365 Materials in Engineering (3) (Note 1)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) and
EMA 3702L Mechanics and Materials Sciences Lab (1)
EML 3500 Mechanical Design I (3)
EML 4501 Mechanical Design II (3)

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 2030 Software for Mechanical Design (3)
EGM 4350 Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Design (3)
EML 4804 Introduction to Mechatronics (3)
EML 4806 Modeling and Control of Robots (3) 

Show Evidence that Library and/or Laboratory Resources are Available to Accommodate the Proposed Minor:
      This minor program will not require any additional library resources. Existing labs will be adequately support the one course that has laboratory components.

Type of Students Expected to be Attracted to this Program:
       This program will attract students majoring in Materials, Physics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Civil Engineering who would like to pursue a career related to Mechanical Design. 

Briefly Describe the Requirements of the Related Major Program:
      The minor program is being proposed under the umbrella of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering. All the courses for the proposed minor are part of the required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major.

 Justification:
    This minor will enable FIU graduates with degrees, other than Mechanical Engineering, to gain a fundamental understanding in Mechanical Design. Mechanical Design is one of the most versatile engineering skills, and is needed by many different industries. This minor will enhance the working skills of a graduate in a career related to Mechanical Design.

Catalog Description

Minor in Mechanical Design

Fully enrolled non-mechanical engineering undergraduate students, who have at least a junior status with a cumulative FIU Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better, may apply to the department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to request a minor in Mechanical Design. To earn a minor in Mechanical Design students must complete the 16 credit hours work listed below with a minimum grade of C in each course:

EGN 3311 Statics (3) (Note 1)
EGN 3365 Materials in Engineering (3) (Note 1)
EMA 3702 Mechanics and Materials Science (3) and
EMA 3702L Mechanics and Materials Sciences Lab (1)
EML 3500 Mechanical Design I (3)
EML 4501 Mechanical Design II (3)

Note 1:  Students who have taken equivalent course/courses will be exempted from taking these courses. However, they need to select the courses from the following list to satisfy the minimum requirement of 15 credit hours for the minor:

EML 2030 Software for Mechanical Design (3)
EGM 4350 Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Design (3)
EML 4804 Introduction to Mechatronics (3)
EML 4806 Modeling and Control of Robots (3)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPT. OF INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT, Change the Master's project from "required" to "optional"
Faculty Contact:  Shih-Ming Lee

Original Catalog Description

(2003-2004)

Revised Catalog Description

(2004-2005)

Summary of Changes

Engineering Management

Shih-Ming Lee, Program Director

Master of Science in

Engineering Management

Engineering Management

Shih-Ming Lee, Program Director

Master of Science in

Engineering Management

No change

 

 

 

The Master of Science program in Engineering Management (MSEM) develops future leaders of business and industry for a technological environ­ment. The program blends a carefully chosen mix of engineering courses offered by the College of Engineering and business courses offered by the College of Business Administration.

 

The Master of Science program in Engineering Management (MSEM) develops future leaders of business and industry for a technological environ­ment. The program blends a carefully chosen mix of engineering courses offered by the College of Engineering and business courses offered by the College of Business Administration.

 

No change

 

The MSEM program is designed to offer one of the most appropriate management degrees for those individuals who would like to advance to managerial positions and wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for success. The MSEM cur­riculum integrates theoretical concepts, case studies and computer software in a simulated business environment where students are challenged to make decisions that have organizational wide impact. Students in the program will have the opportunity to use and learn contemporary software and specialize in a chosen filed of study.

 

The MSEM program is designed to offer one of the most appropriate management degrees for those individuals who would like to advance to managerial positions and wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for success. The MSEM cur­riculum integrates theoretical concepts, case studies and computer software in a simulated business environment where students are challenged to make decisions that have organizational wide impact. Students in the program will have the opportunity to use and learn contemporary software and specialize in a chosen filed of study.

 

No change

Admission Policies

 

1. Prospective students are expected to meet all admission requirements of the University's graduate school.

2. The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

3. The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and the work experience.

4. In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for  remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum. Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

Admission Policies

 

1. Prospective students are expected to meet all admission requirements of the University's graduate school.

2. The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

3. The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and the work experience.

4. In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for  remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum. Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

 

The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of “B” average in upper level work, or a graduate degree from an accredited institution.  In addition, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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1. Prospective students are expected to meet all admission requirements of the University's graduate school.

2. The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

3. The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and the work experience.

4. In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for  remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum. Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

 

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The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of “B” average in upper level work, or a graduate degree from an accredited institution.  In addition, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

 

Note:

A separate “Proposal to Establish Unit-Specific Graduate Admissions Standards” has been submitted for the changes in admission policies.

 

Degree Requirements

 

The basic program will consist of 36 credit hours as follows: 9 credit hours of engineering management, 9 credit hours of business, 15 credit hours of advised electives and a Master’s project (3 credit hours).

 

Degree Requirements

 

The basic program will consist of 36 credit hours as follows: 9 credit hours of engineering management, 9 credit hours of business, 18 credit hours of advised electives and a Master’s project (3 credit hours).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Engineering Management Core Courses

 

Students in the Engineering Manage-ment program are required to take three courses (9 credit hours) to build engineering/ technology foundation that includes topics in quality management, project management, information systems, logistics, entrepreneurship, optimization, manufacturing, and engineering economy.  The suggested list of courses is given below:

 

EIN 5322        Engineering Management               3

EIN 5226        Total Quality Management For Engineers                    3

EIN 6117        Advanced Industrial Information Systems    3

ESI 6455         Advanced Engineering Project Management    3

EGN 6437       Manufacturing Systems Design                        3

EIN 6357        Advanced Engineering Economy                     3

ESI 6316         Applications of OR in Manufacturing             3

EIN 5346        Logistics Engineering   3

EIN 5xxx        Engineering Entrepreneurship         3

EIN 6133        Enterprise Engineering 3

EIN 6xxx         Telecommunications Management               3

 

Engineering Management Core Courses

 

Students in the Engineering Manage-ment program are required to take three courses (9 credit hours) to build engineering/ technology foundation that includes topics in quality management, project management, information systems, logistics, entrepreneurship, optimization, manufacturing, and engineering economy.  The suggested list of courses is given below:

 

EIN 5322        Engineering Management               3

EIN 5226        Total Quality Management For Engineers                    3

EIN 6117        Advanced Industrial Information Systems    3

ESI 6455         Advanced Engineering Project Management    3

EGN 6437       Manufacturing Systems Design                        3

EIN 6357        Advanced Engineering Economy                     3

ESI 6316         Applications of OR in Manufacturing             3

EIN 5346        Logistics Engineering   3

EIN 5xxx        Engineering Entrepreneurship         3

EIN 6133        Enterprise Engineering 3

EIN 6xxx         Telecommunications Management               3

 

No Change

 

Business Core Courses

 

Students in the program are required to take four courses  (12 credit hours) from accounting, finance, organizational behavior, and marketing (one from each subject area). These courses prepare engineers for business practices.

ACG 6026        Accounting for Managers                  3

ACG 6175        Financial Reporting and Analysis                    3

FIN 6428          Corporate Finance      3

FIN 6455          Financial Modeling and Forecasting                3

MAN 6245       Organizational Behavior                    3

MAN 6204       Organization Management Theory  3

MAN 6209       Organization Design and Behavior             3

MAR 6805        Marketing Management              3

MAR 6158        International Marketing                                 3

 

Business Core Courses

 

Students in the program are required to take three courses  (9 credit hours) to gain fundamental knowledge about management functions that includes topics in accounting, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, and production.  The suggested list of courses is given below:

 

ACG 6026      Accounting for Managers                                    3

FIN 6428       Corporate Finance        3

MAN 6209     Organization Design and Behavior                      3

MAR 6805     Marketing Management 3

ISM 6205       Database Management 3

MAN 6830     Organization Information Systems                       3

QMB 6357     Business Analysis for Decision Making           3

MAN 6501     Operations Management                                    3

EIN 5359       Industrial Financial Decisions                     3

 

No Change

 

 

Engineering Electives

 

Students in the program are required to take five courses (15 credit hours) from engineering or closely related subjects of interest, for example, `telecommunications', ‘biomedical’, ‘manufacturing’, etc. These engineering elective courses will broaden and deepen the student's understanding of technology development.  The elective courses require approval from the student's advisory committee.

 

Engineering Electives

 

Students in the program are required to take six courses (18 credit hours) from engineering or closely related subjects of interest, for example, `telecommunications', ‘biomedical’, ‘manufacturing’, etc. These engineering elective courses will broaden and deepen the student's understanding of technology development.  The elective courses require approval from the student's advisor. y committee.

 

 

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Master’s Project

 

Students in the program are required to conduct a Master’s project (3 credit hours) to complete the degree program. Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.

 

Master’s Project Option

 

Students in the program could choose to conduct a Master’s project (3 credit hours) to complete the degree program.  The Master’s project will replace one course in Engineering Electives. Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.

 

 

 

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“The Master’s project will replace one course in Engineering Electives.”

 

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“Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.”

Grades and Credits

 

Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0. Courses with a grade below `C' will not be counted toward the Master of Science degree in Engineering Management.

 

Grades and Credits

 

Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0. Courses with a grade below `C' will not be counted toward the Master of Science degree in Engineering Management.

 

No change

Transfer Credit

 

The students may receive permission to transfer up to a maximum of six semester credits provided that: (I) the courses were taken at the graduate level at an accredited college or university; (2) with a grade of ‘B’ or better; (3) the courses were judged relevant by the student's advisory committee; (4) the credits were not used toward another degree; and (5) the credits were completed within seven years immediately preceding the awarding of the degree. Credits are transferable until the student has earned 12 semester hours in the Engineering Management program.

 

Transfer Credit

 

The students may receive permission to transfer up to a maximum of six semester credits provided that: (I) the courses were taken at the graduate level at an accredited college or university; (2) with a grade of ‘B’ or better; (3) the courses were judged relevant by the student's advisory committee; (4) the credits were not used toward another degree; and (5) the credits were completed within seven years immediately preceding the awarding of the degree. Credits are transferable until the student has earned 12 semester hours in the Engineering Management program.

 

No change

 

 

 

Time Limit

 

All works applicable to the Master of Science degree in Engineering Man­agement, including transfer credits, must be completed within seven years immediately preceding the awarding of the degree.

 

Time Limit

 

All works applicable to the Master of Science degree in Engineering Man­agement, including transfer credits, must be completed within seven years immediately preceding the awarding of the degree.

 

No change

Note: Please see the section of the College of Business Administration for a description of the Business core courses.

 

Note: Please see the section of the College of Business Administration for a description of the Business core courses.

 

No change

 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DEPT. OF INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT  Change the Master's project for "required" to "optional"
Faculty Contact:  Shih-Ming Lee

Original Catalog Description

(2003-2004)

Revised Catalog Description

(2004-2005)

Summary of Changes

Technology Management

Shih-Ming Lee, Program Director

Master of Science in

Technology Management

Technology Management

Shih-Ming Lee, Program Director

Master of Science in

Technology Management

No change

 

 

 

The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing partnership between industry and academia.  It provides an integrated curriculum in technology and business administration.  High-tech companies face significant challenges as they try to maintain an advantage in a global economy that offers great business opportunities.  Achieving and managing the continuous growth of their core technology competencies and product lines are among the challenges that these companies face.  To meet these challenges, managers must possess two sets of competencies: technical knowledge and management skills. 

The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing partnership between industry and academia.  It provides an integrated curriculum in technology and business administration.  High-tech companies face significant challenges as they try to maintain an advantage in a global economy that offers great business opportunities.  Achieving and managing the continuous growth of their core technology competencies and product lines are among the challenges that these companies face.  To meet these challenges, managers must possess two sets of competencies: technical knowledge and management skills. 

No change

 

The MSTM program can greatly help the engineers and scientists who are moving into management positions and recognize that advanced technical knowledge must be coupled with strong communication and administrative skills.  It also provides useful tools for managers and business leaders who recognize that an understanding of issues in specific technology fields is critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in a global market. 

The MSTM program can greatly help the engineers and scientists who are moving into management positions and recognize that advanced technical knowledge must be coupled with strong communication and administrative skills.  It also provides useful tools for managers and business leaders who recognize that an understanding of issues in specific technology fields is critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in a global market. 

No change

Admission Requirements

 

The student admitted to this program must meet all University graduate admission requirements.  In addition:

1.    A student seeking admission into the graduate program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

2.    The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and work experience.

3.   In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 (or 213 on computerized exam) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students’ academic backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum.  Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

 

Admission Requirements

 

The student admitted to this program must meet all University graduate admission requirements.  In addition:

1.    A student seeking admission into the graduate program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

2.    The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and work experience.

3.   In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 (or 213 on computerized exam) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students’ academic backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum.  Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

 

The applicant to the MSTM program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, technology, sciences, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of “B” average in upper level work, or a graduate degree from an accredited institution.  In addition, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

 

 

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The student admitted to this program must meet all University graduate admission requirements.  In addition:

1.    A student seeking admission into the graduate program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

2.    The admissions committee, in making the admission decision, will consider the undergraduate GPA in upper division coursework; score on Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); and work experience.

3.   In addition to the above criteria, foreign students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 (or 213 on computerized exam) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

The GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, and GPA are considered as minimum requirements for admissions.  Students’ academic backgrounds shall be analyzed to determine if there is a need for remedial courses in addition to the required curriculum.  Students are also expected to comply with all course prerequisites.

 

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The applicant to the MSTM program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, technology, sciences, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of “B” average in upper level work, or a graduate degree from an accredited institution.  In addition, foreign students whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

 

Note:

A separate “Proposal to Establish Unit-Specific Graduate Admissions Standards” has been submitted for the changes in admission policies.

 

Degree Requirements

 

Students in MSTM program are required to take 33 credits of graduate level courses and successfully complete a comprehensive project (3 credits).  Included in the program are 9 credits of Technology Management core courses; 9 credits of Management Function courses; 12 credits in the technology concentration; 3 credits in a technology elective course; and a Master’s project, which requires a comprehensive study on a critical issue in Technology Management.  All technology concentration courses should be selected from one area, such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Biomedical Technology.

 

Degree Requirements

 

Students in MSTM program are required to take 36 credits of graduate level courses and successfully complete a comprehensive project (3 credits).  Included in the program are 9 credits of Technology Management core courses; 9 credits of Management Function courses; 15 credits in the technology concentration; and 3 credits in a technology elective course. and a Master’s project, which requires a comprehensive study on a critical issue in Technology Management.  All technology concentration courses should be selected from one area, such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Biomedical Technology.

 

 

 

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Technology Management Core Courses: (9 credits, Select 3 courses)

EIN 5xxx

Management of Innovation and Technology

EIN 6xxx

Technology Policies and Strategies

EIN 6xxx

Technology Entrepreneurship

EIN 5106

Regulatory Aspects of Engineering

EIN 6133

Enterprise Engineering

EIN 6357

Advanced Engineering Economy

ESI 6455

Advanced Engineering Project Management

 

Technology Management Core Courses: (9 credits, Select 3 courses)

EIN 5xxx

Management of Innovation and Technology

EIN 6xxx

Technology Policies and Strategies

EIN 6xxx

Technology Entrepreneurship

EIN 5106

Regulatory Aspects of Engineering

EIN 6133

Enterprise Engineering

EIN 6357

Advanced Engineering Economy

ESI 6455

Advanced Engineering Project Management

 

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Management Function Courses: (9 credits, Select 3 courses)

ACG 6026

Accounting for Managers

FIN 6428

Corporate Finance

MAN 6209

Organization Design and Behavior

MAN 6501

Operations Management

MAN 6830

Organization Information Systems

MAR 6805

Marketing Management in Global Environment

 

Management Function Courses: (9 credits, Select 3 courses)

ACG 6026

Accounting for Managers

FIN 6428

Corporate Finance

MAN 6209

Organization Design and Behavior

MAN 6501

Operations Management

MAN 6830

Organization Information Systems

MAR 6805

Marketing Management in Global Environment

 

No Change

 

Master’s Project (3 credits)

 

Students in the proposed program are required to conduct a Master’s project (3 credit hours) to complete the degree program.  Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.

Master’s Project Option

 

Students in the proposed program could choose to conduct a Master’s project (3 credit hours) to complete the degree program.  The Master’s project will replace the technology elective course.  Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.

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“Students with extensive industrial project experience may request to replace the project requirement with an additional elective course.”

Technology Concentrations: (12 credits, Select 4 courses within the track)

 

Information Technology:

COP 6545

Advanced Topics in Database Management

ESI 5602

Engineering Data Representation and Modeling

EIN 5603

Advanced Software Tools for ISE

EIN 6117

Advanced Industrial Information Systems

ESI 6546

Network Flow Analysis

ESI 6601

Data Warehousing and Mining

ISM 6155

Information Systems Development

ISM 6225

Global Applications of Information Technology

MAN 6830

Organization Information Systems

TCN 6820

Industrial Development of Telecommunications

 

Technology Concentrations: (15 credits, Select 5 courses within the track)

 

Information Technology:

COP 6545

Advanced Topics in Database Management

ESI 5602

Engineering Data Representation and Modeling

EIN 5603

Advanced Software Tools for ISE

EIN 6117

Advanced Industrial Information Systems

ESI 6546

Network Flow Analysis

ESI 6601

Data Warehousing and Mining

ISM 6155

Information Systems Development

ISM 6225

Global Applications of Information Technology

MAN 6830

Organization Information Systems

TCN 6820

Industrial Development of Telecommunications

 

Change from “12” to “15”

Change from “4” to “5”

 

Telecommunications

TCN 5010

Telecommunications Technology and Applications

TCN 5030

Computer Communications and Networking Technologies

TCN 5060

Telecommunications Software and Methodologies

TCN 5150

Multimedia Computer Communications

TCN 5640

Telecommunications Enterprise Planning and Strategy

TCN 6210

Telecommunications Network Analysis & Design

TCN 6430

Network Management and Control Standards

TCN 6450

Wireless Information Systems

TCN 6880

Telecommunications Public Policy Development and Standards

EEL 5500

Digital Communications I

EEL 5501

Digital Communications II

 

Telecommunications

TCN 5010

Telecommunications Technology and Applications

TCN 5030

Computer Communications and Networking Technologies

TCN 5060

Telecommunications Software and Methodologies

TCN 5150

Multimedia Computer Communications

TCN 5640

Telecommunications Enterprise Planning and Strategy

TCN 6210

Telecommunications Network Analysis & Design

TCN 6430

Network Management and Control Standards

TCN 6450

Wireless Information Systems

TCN 6880

Telecommunications Public Policy Development and Standards

EEL 5500

Digital Communications I

EEL 5501

Digital Communications II

No Change

Biomedical Technology

BME 5xxx

Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems

EEL 5071

Bioelectrical Models

EEL 5085

Bioradiation Engineering

EEL 6075

Biosignal Processing I

EEL 6076

Biosignal Processing II

EGM 5585

Biotransport Processes

EGM 6586

Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems

EMA 5584

Biomaterials Science

 

Biomedical Technology

BME 5xxx

Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems

EEL 5071

Bioelectrical Models

EEL 5085

Bioradiation Engineering

EEL 6075

Biosignal Processing I

EEL 6076

Biosignal Processing II

EGM 5585

Biotransport Processes

EGM 6586

Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems

EMA 5584

Biomaterials Science

 

No change

As technology advances, the technology tracks and courses in each track will be inevitably expanded to reflect the latest developments.  The final selection of the Technology Track courses and the Technology Elective course requires approval from the student's advisory committee.

As technology advances, the technology tracks and courses in each track will be inevitably expanded to reflect the latest developments.  The final selection of the Technology Track courses and the Technology Elective course requires approval from the student's advisor. y committee.

 

 

 

 

 

Change from “advisory committee” to “advisor.”

 

 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS - HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN. - Program Change in Public Health
Faculty Contact:  Gloria Dechard

Rationale:
1.      The Program in Health Services Administration has been structurally relocated from the School of Policy
      and Management (SPM) into the Stempel School of Public Health (SPH).

2.      In order to accommodate Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) accreditation standards, the program is now required to offer an overview course in Foundations of Public Health.

3.      The quantitative courses now shared with SPM will change to courses shared within the SPH.

4.      The managerial courses shared with SPM will revert to Health Services Administration management courses that are already in the system.

5.      One course, HSA 6176 Financing and Reimbursement of Health Systems, was reduced to a 2 hour course last year and accounting content removed.  This change was ineffective and the course is returning to its previous 3 credit hour content.

6.      One course, HSA 6930 Professional Seminar, was removed from the program.  This change is being reversed to assure students develop appropriate academic goals for the integrative elective.

7.      Removal of coursework prerequisites as the enforcement of these was not consistent and the abilities of students based on prior coursework uneven.  Appropriate content is being added to graduate courses to assure consistency in knowledge across students.

8.      The changes also necessitate some changes in the sequencing of courses.

9.      The field elective component of the Program is not consistent with current health systems integration of services.  This field elective is being removed.

Current Program                                                       Proposed Program                       

Health Services Administration MHSA (0012)                   Health Services Administration MHSA (0012)

Required Program:         (45)                                           Required Program:         (48)

Core Program:               (40)                                           Core Program:               (45)

Prerequisites:    Computer Literacy                                  Prerequisites: Computer Literacy including:
Courses in Accounting and Statistics      Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

 Effective for students entering the program 8/30/95            Effective for students entering the program
or afterward, Advanced Standing provides students          8/15/04 or afterward; Advanced Standing
with  an undergraduate degree in Health Services allows students with an undergraduate degree
Administration or in an administrative discipline to             in Health Services Administration to complete
waive  equivalent course content and to complete the        the Master’s of Health Services Administration
Master’s of Health Services Administration degree            degree with 42 to 45 credit hours.  The
with 42 to 48 credit hours. The maximum allowable           maximum allowable waiver of courses for
waiver of courses  for Advanced Standing is                      Advanced Standing is six credit hours.  Courses
nine credit hours. Courses for which the waiver may          for which the waiver may be granted include:
be granted include:

HSA 5125         Introduction to Health Services                HSA 5125         Introduction to Health Services

URS 6654         Applied Organization Theory and             HSA 6426         Legal Aspects of Health Care

Behavior

HSA 6426         Legal Aspects of Health Care

Students must apply for Advanced Standing upon             Students must apply for Advanced Standing
admission to the Program or during their first                    upon admission to the Program or during their
semester in the Program. To apply for Advanced   first semester in the Program.  To apply for
Standing, the student must complete an Advanced           Advanced Standing, the student must complete
Standing Petition Form and document equivalent an Advanced Standing Petition Form and
course content with a grade of “B”  or better. The document equivalent course content with a
application for Advanced Standing must be                       grade of “B” or better.  The application for
approved by the three member HSA Curriculum                Advanced Standing must be approved by the
Committee.                                                                   three member HSA Curriculum Committee.

Students entering the MHSA program with an
undergraduate degree in business administration (BBA)
and possessing equivalent courses in management,
organization theory and organizational behavior course
work may apply for a waiver of URS 6654 Applied
Organization Theory and Behavior allowing them to
complete the Program in 48 credit hours

HSA 5125 Introduction to Health Services            (3)        HSA 5125 Introduction to Health Service         (3)

HSA 6415 Managerial Applications of Social        (3)        HSA 6415 Managerial Applications of Social       

    Determinants of Health                       (3)                    Determinants of Health                      (3)

HSA 6176 Financing & Reimbursement                           OR  PHC 6539 Health Demography                  

    of Health Systems                                         (3)        HSA 6185 Management and Organization

                                                                                    in Health Care                                   (3)

URS  6155 Quantitative Methods and Analysis     (3)        PHC 6050 Public Health Statistics               (3)

HSA 6155  Health Policy & Economics                (3)        PHC 6500 Foundations of Public Health        (3)  

    (Prereq: Computer Literacy & URS 6155)                     HSA 6176 Financing and Reimbursement

HSA 6175 Financial Management of                                            of Health Systems                          (3)

    of Health Services                                          (3)                    (Prereq: HSA 5125)

URS 6654 Applied Organizational Theory                         HSA 6186 Leadership and Organization  

    and Behavior                                                  (3)                    in HC Systems                               (3)

HSA 6756 Applied Program Development                                     (Prereq: HSA 6185)

    and Evaluation                                               (3)        HSA 6155 Health Policy & Economics          (3)

    (Prereq: URS 6155 & HSA 6415)                                             (Prereq: PHC 6050)

HSA 6149 Strategic Planning & Marketing of                    HSA 6175 Financial Management of

       Healthcare Systems                                    (3)                    Health Systems                              (3)

URS 6130 Human Resource Management                                   (Prereq: HSA 6176 & PHC 6050)

       and Policy                                                  (3)        HSA 6187 Managing Human Resources

HSA 6197 Health Information Systems                (3)                    and Health Professionals                 (3)

      (Prereq:URS 6155)                                                               (Prereq:  HSA 6185)      

HSA 6185 Health Services Organization                           HSA 6197 Design and Management of    

      Management I                                              (3)                    Health Information Systems            (3)

      (Prereq:  URS 6654)                                                             (Prereq: PHC 6050)

                                                                                    HSA 6756 Evaluation and Outcome

                                                                                                 Measures in Health Care                 (3)  

                                                                                       (Prereq: PHC 6050; HSA 6415 & HSA 6176)

HSA 6426 Health Law and Legal Aspects                        HSA 6426 Health Law and Legal Aspects            of Management                                      (3)                    of Management                               (3)

HSA 6717 Advanced Health Care Seminar           (2)        HSA 6930 Professional Seminar                   (1) 

                                                                                    HSA 6149 Strategic Planning &

                                                                                          Marketing of Health Care Systems        (3)

                                                                                           (Prereq: HSA 6176)

            HSA 6717 Advanced Health Services

             Management and Research Care Seminar  (2)    

 REQUIRED ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS                            INTEGRATIVE ELECTIVE          

Field Elective – Select one (3 credits)                          Select One (3-6 credits)

HSA 5226 Management of Long Term Care                     

            Systems                                               (3)        HSA 6875 Administrative Residency        (3-6)

HSA 6205 Hospital and Health Facilities              (3)                    (Prereq: Permission of Instructor)

HSA 6215 HMO and Ambulatory Care                 (3)        HSA 6977 Masters Research Project       (3-6)

HSA 6245 Mental Health Administration               (3)                    (Prereq: Permission of Instructor)

Integrative Elective (Select one 2 – 6 credits)

HSA 5876 L  Administrative Residency                (2-6)

HSA 6875 Administrative Residency                    (2-6)

HSA 6977 Masters Research Project                   (2-6)

OPEN ELECTIVE (Optional)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS  - HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN. - Graduate Certificate
Faculty Contact:  Gloria Deckard

Rationale:

1.      The Program in Health Services Administration has been structurally relocated from the School of Policy and Management (SPM) into the Stempel School of Public Health (SPH).

2.      The quantitative courses now shared with SPM will change to courses shared within the SPH.

3.      The managerial courses shared with SPM will revert to Health Services Administration management courses that are already in the system.

4.      One course, HSA 6176 Financing and Reimbursement of Health Systems, was reduced to a 2 hour course last year and accounting content removed.  This change was ineffective and the course is returning to its previous 3 credit hour content.

5.      The Program wants to change the certificate from requiring a graduate level degree to allow individuals with a bachelor's degree to obtain the certificate.

Current Program                                                       Proposed Program                       
Graduate Certificate in                                                    Graduate Certificate in
Health Services Administration (CT 8119)             Health Services Administration (CT 8119)
Required Program:         (18)                                           Required Program:         (18)

Objective:  The objective of this certificate is to                 Objective:  The objective of this certificate
provide individuals with masters, doctoral or                      is to provide individuals with a basic
equivalent degree to develop an understanding                  understanding of the context, management
of the context and/or skills of health services                    and financial issues for health care
administration.  This certificate is designed to                   organizations. 
assist individuals advance in professions or
careers to health services administration.

Admissions: Students must have earned a masters,         Admissions:  Students must have an
doctoral or equivalent degree with either a                        earned baccalaureate degree with a GPA
management or clinical base.  Such degrees would          of 3.0 or higher, OR a composite score on the
include but not be limited to the MBA, MD, DO, Master     verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE of at of Nursing, Master in Physical Therapy, etc. The         least 1000 or higher or a GMAT of 500 or higher.
student must be admitted in the certificate program by
the Program Coordinator who will serve as the student's
advisor.  All students must admit graduate application       Prerequisite:  Computer Literacy including:
to the University and arrange for an interview with the        Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Program Coordinator.

PROGRAM OF STUDY                                                  PROGRAM OF STUDY
The certificate is an 18 credit hour course of study.           The certificate is an 18 credit hour course
Students with managerial backgrounds will take:              of study.  

HSA 5125 Introduction to Health Service  s          (3)        Students must adhere to prerequisite and

HSA 6415 Managerial Applications of Social                    sequencing requirements.

Determinants of Health                                       (3)        HSA 5125 Introduction to Health Services

                                                                                    must be taken in the first semester.

                                                                                                           

Students with clinical backgrounds will take:                    All students will take:

HSA 6185 Health Services Organization and                    HSA 5125 Introduction to Health Service  s     (3)

Management 1                                       (3)        HSA 6185 Management and Organizational         

HSA 6186 Health Services Organization and                                Theory in Health Care                        (3)

            Management 2                                       (3)        HSA 6176 Financing and Reimbursement

                                                                                         of Health Systems                                   (3)

ALL students will take:                                                        (Prereq: HSA 5125)

HSA 6149 Strategic Planning and                                    HSA 6155 Health Policy & Economics            (3)

   Marketing of Health Care Systems                   (3)              (Prereq: PHC 6050)

HSA 6176 Financing & Reimbursement                           HSA 6186 Leadership and Organizational

    of Health Delivery Systems                 (3)                    Behavior in Health Care                     (3)

                                                                                    (Prereq: HSA 6185)

                                                                        HSA 6197 Design and Management of

One of the following:                                                                   Health Information Systems               (3)

HSA 6155 Health Policy & Economics                 (3)                    (Prereq: PHC 6050)       

HSA 6717 Advanced Health Care Seminar           (3)       

                                                                                   

One of the following:

HSA 5225 Management of Long Term Care                     

            Systems                                               (3)       

HSA 6205 Hospital and Health Facilities              (3)       

HSA 6215 HMO and Ambulatory Care                 (3)

HSA 6875 Administrative Residency                    (3)

HSA 6197 Design and Management of    

            Health Information Systems                    (3)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS - HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN. - BHSA - Program Change
Faculty Contact:  Gloria Deckard

PROGRAM CHANGE
Health Services Administration, BHSA
Programs in Health Services Administration
School of Public Health

 Current Program                                                            Proposed Program

Core courses required of all students:                           (48)        

Group 1

HSA 3103      Health and Social Service Delivery Systems                                                           3                                                             

URS 4112       Computer  Applications for Urban Services                                                            3             

URS 3001       Introduction to Urban and Regional Studies                                                          3

PAD 4704      Applied Statistics for Policy and  Management                                                                     3                                                               3

URS 4153       Applied Research Methods for Policy and Management                                                     3

URS 4004         Introductory Fiscal  Analysis for Health and Public Service                              3

URS 4643         Introduction to Management of Public,

                          NonProfit and Health Organizations       3

URS 3438         Communication Skills for Policy and

                          Management                                               3

Group 2

HSA 4110        Health Organizational Behavior               3

HSA 4170        Health Care Financial Management        3

HSA 4184        Human Resource Management                3

HSC 4500         Principles of Applied Epidemiology        3

 

Group 3

HSA 4141        Program Planning and Evaluation           3

HSA 4150        People, Power, and Politics in Health

                          Affairs                                                          3

HSA 4192        Health Management Systems Engineering                                            3

HSA 4421        Legal Aspects and Legislation in Health Care                                                                      3                                                                    3

Areas of Specialization (one required)

Specialization courses should not be taken until students have completed all courses in Group 1 and Group 2.

Management Specialization: (Nine credits in addition to 3 credits of electives)

HSA 4183      Applied Management in Health Care Organizations                                                              3

MAR 3023       Marketing Management                            3

URS 4061         Values, Ethics & Conflict Resolution      3

Nursing Home Administration (18 credits in addition to 3 credits of electives)

Core course required of all students:                             (48)

Group 1

HSA 3103      Health and Social Service Delivery Systems                                                           3                                                             

HSA 3180      Management for Health  the Health Professions                                                                    3             

PAD 4704      Applied Statistics for Policy and  Management                                                                     3

URS 3438       Communication Skills for Policy and Management                                                                        3

Group 2

URS 4153       Applied Research Methods for Policy and Management                                                     3

HSA 4110        Health Organizational Behavior               3

URS 4004         Introductory Fiscal  Analysis for Health and Public Service                              3

HSC 4500         Principles of Applied Epidemiology        3

Group 3

HSA 4113        Issues and Trends in Health Care 

                          Delivery                                                       3

URS 4061         Values, Ethics & Conflict Resolution      3

HSA 4170        Health Care Financial Management        3

HSA 4184        Human Resources  Management             3

Group 4

HSA 4141        Program Planning and Evaluation           3

HSA 4150        People, Power, and Politics in Health

                          Affairs                                                          3

HSA 4192        Health Management Systems Engineering                                            3

HSA 4421        Legal Aspects and Legislation in Health Care                                                                      3                                                                    3

 

Elective Courses:                                                                                (12)

Electives courses should not be taken until students have completed all courses in Group 1 and Group 2.

HSA 4104        Team Approach to Health Services Delivery                                                                        3

HSA 4183        Applied Management in Health Care

                          Organizations                                              3

HSA 4905        Independent Study                                    3

HSA 4850        Administrative Internship                         6

HSA 5876L      Administrative Residency in Nursing Home Setting                                                            6

(Plus 3 hours of electives)

Elective Courses (3 or 12 semester hours based on specialization)

HSA 4104     Team Approach to Health Services Delivery                                                  3

HSA 4113        Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery                                                           3

HSA 4183        Applied Management in Health Care

                          Organizations                                              3

HSA 4905        Independent Study                                    3

HSA 5935        Special Topics in Health Services           3

HSA 4850        Administrative Internship                         6

HSA 5226        Management in Long Term Care Systems                                                             3

HSA 5876L      Administrative Residency in Nursing Home Setting                                                            6

Elective courses may include upper-division courses offered by other University departments with the approval of a Health Services Administration Advisor.

MAR 3023       Marketing Management                            3

Elective courses may include upper-division courses offered by other University departments with the approval of  the  Health Services Administration Curriculum Committee.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS - SCHOOL OF HEALTH - Occupational Therapy
Proposed curriculum change in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
Faculty Contact:  Pamela Shaffner

OLD TITLE:  PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRACK
NEW TITLE:  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRACK

OLD PREREQUISITES:
General Biology w/ lab        8
General Chemistry or Physic w/ lab    4
General Psychology        3
Developmental Psychology        3
Statistics        3
Healthy lifestyles through Wellness        3
Introduction to Microcomputers        3
Total credits:    27

NEW PRE-REQUISITES:
General Biology w/ lab         4
General Chemistry or Physic w/ lab     4
General psychology    3
Developmental Psychology     3
Statistics        3
Additional Psychology (Abnormal or Theories of Personality)    3
Physiology        3
Sociology or Anthropology    3
Total Credits:        26

OLD CURRICULUM UPPER DIVISION:  PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
HSC 3002    Introduction to Health Science Professions         3
ZOO 3731    Human Anatomy & Lab         4
HSC 3549    Clinical Physiology for Health Professional        3
PHT 4160    Neuroscience        3
HSC 3531    Medical Terminology            3
HSC 3701    Leadership & Management         3
HSC 4190    Information & Communication Technology        3
HSC 4553    Fundamentals of Pathology        3
SYO 3400    Medical Sociology                3
HSC 3130    Health & Social Service Delivery Systems        3
HSC 4910    Introduction to Research Methods        3
SOP 4834    Psychology of Health & Illness            3
IHS 4111     Values, Ethics & Conflict Resolution         3
PPE 3003    Theories of Personality        3
CLP 4144    Abnormal Psychology        3
URS 3438    Communication Skill for Policy & Management    3
HSA 4421    Legal Aspects & Legislation in Health Care    3
Occupational Therapy Electives         6
Elective        2
Total Credits:        60

NEW CURRICULUM UPPER-DIVISION:  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRACK
OTH 3000    Foundations of OT         3
ZOO 3731    Human Anatomy & Lab        4
OTH 3160    Adaptive Living Skills         3
PHT 4160    Neuroscience        3
OTH 3210    Occupational Development Across the Lifespan I        3
OTH 3216    Occupational Development Across the Lifespan II       3
OTH 3413    Applied Kinesiology & Lab        4
HSC 4553    Fundamentals of Pathology        3
OTH 3815    Level I Fieldwork        2
OTH 3122    Therapy Skills in OT I & Lab        3
HSC 4910    Introduction to Research Methods     3
OTH 4504    Neuromotor Approaches I & Lab       4
OTH 4423    Neuromotor Approaches II & Lab       3
OTH 4421    Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT I & Lab        3
OTH 4422    Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT II & Lab       3
OTH 4322    Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT I            3
OTH 4323    Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT II & Lab          4
OTH 4701    Professional Issues
Graduate Clinical Core Electives         3
Total Credits:        60

Current Curriculum:                                                         Proposed Curriculum:  Occupational Therapy Track

Required Prerequisites                                 Credits

Required Prerequisites                                 Credits

General Biology w/ lab

8

General Biology w/ lab

4

General Chemistry or Physic w/ lab

4

General Chemistry or Physic with lab

4

General Psychology

3

General Psychology

3

Developmental Psychology

3

Developmental Psychology

3

Statistics

3

Statistics

3

Healthy Lifestyles through Wellness

3

Additional Psychology (Abnormal or Theories of Personality)

3

Introduction Microcomputers

3

Physiology

3

Sociology or Anthropology

3

Total Credits

27

Total Credits

26

Upper Division Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

HSC 3002    Introduction to Health Science Professions

3

OTH 3000    Foundations of OT

3

ZOO 3731    Human Anatomy & Lab

4

ZOO 3731    Human Anatomy & Lab

4

HSC 3549    Clinical Physiology for Health Professional

3

OTH 3160    Adaptive Living Skills

3

PHT 4160    Neuroscience

3

PHT 4160    Neuroscience

3

HSC 3531    Medical Terminology

3

OTH 3210    Occupational Development Across the Lifespan I

3

HSC 3701    Leadership & Management

3

OTH 3216    Occupational Development Across the Lifespan II

3

HSC 4190    Information & Communication Technology

3

OTH 3413    Applied Kinesiology & Lab

4

HSC 4553    Fundamentals of Pathology

3

HSC 4553    Fundamentals of Pathology

3

SYO 3400    Medical Sociology

3

OTH 3815    Level I Fieldwork

2

HSC 3130    Health & Social Service Delivery Systems

3

OTH 3122    Therapy Skills in OT I & Lab

3

HSC 4910    Introduction to Research Methods

3

HSC 4910    Introduction to Research Methods

3

SOP 4834    Psychology of Health & Illness

3

OTH 4504    Neuromotor Approaches I & Lab

4

IHS 4111     Values, Ethics & Conflict Resolution

3

OTH 4423    Neuromotor Approaches II & Lab

3

PPE 3003    Theories of Personality

3

OTH 4421    Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT I & Lab

3

CLP 4144    Abnormal Psychology

3

OTH 4422    Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT II & Lab

3

URS 3438    Communication Skill for Policy & Management 

3

OTH 4322    Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT I

3

HSA 4421    Legal Aspects & Legislation in Health Care

3

OTH 4323    Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT II & Lab

4

Occupational Therapy Electives 

6

OTH 4701    Professional Issues

3

Elective

2

Graduate Clinical Core Electives

3

TOTAL CREDITS (Upper Division)

60

TOTAL CREDITS (Upper Division)

60

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - DELETION REQUEST
Hospitality is requesting the deletion of the School Food Service Management Certificate Program
Faculty Contact:  Joan Remington

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT- Change in Minor in Restaurant/Foodservice Management
Faculty Contact:  Diann Newman

OLD PROGRAM

NEW PROGRAM

Minor in Restaurant/Foodservice Management (15)

Minor in Restaurant/Foodservice Management: 12 credits

Required courses (12)

FOS 4206  Sanitation in Foodservice Operations   3

FSS 3230C Introductory Food Production Mgmt   3

HFT 3454  Food & Beverage Control`                    3

HFT 3263  Restaurant Mgmt                                   3

Suggested Elective (3)

FSS 4106  Purchasing & Menu Planning                  3
FSS 3242  International Cuisine                               3
FSS 3285  Art in Culinary Arts                                3

FSS 3247  International Baking, Confectionary and

                  Desserts                                                  3

FSS 4234  Advanced Food Prod`                             3

FSS 4241  Classical Cuisine                                     3

HFT 4344C QSR Mgmt                                           3

HFT 3277  Club Operations Mgmt                          3
HFT 3861  Beverage Mgmt                                      3

HFT 3866  Wine Technology, Merchandising, and

                    Marketing                                              3

HFT 4221  Human Resources                                   3

HFT 4224  Human Relations                                     3

HFT 4493  Foodservice Computer Systems`            3

HFT 4545  Leadership Training for Team Building  3

HFT 4802C  Catering Mgmt`                                     3

HFT 4867  Advanced Wine Technology`                  3

HFT 4853  Foodservice Trends & Challenges`         3

HFT 6863  World of Wine & Food                            3

` - Prerequisite Required

HFT 3000  Introduction to Hospitality

                   Industry                                                  3

HFT 3454  Food and Beverage Control                 3

HFT 3263  Restaurant Mgmt                                  3

HFT 3861  Beverage Mgmt                                     3

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT - Change in Minor in Travel and Tourism Management
Faculty Contact:  Diann Newman

OLD PROGRAM

NEW PROGRAM

Minor in Travel and Tourism Management (15)

Minor in Travel and Tourism Management:  12 credits

Core Requirements (12)

HFT 3713  International Tourism                                3

HFT 3760  Tourist Transport Systems                         3

HFT 4701  Sustainable Tourism Practices`                 3

HFT 4733  Tour Prod & Dist`                                     3

Electives (3)

HFT 3735  Destinations and Cultures`                        3

HFT 3753  Convention & Trade Show Mgmt             3

HFT 3770  Cruiseline Operations and Mgmt               3

HFT 3793  Sociology of Leisure                                  3

HFT 3866  Wine Technology                                      3

HFT 3741  Planning Meetings & Conventions            3

HFT 4221  Human Resources                                      3

HFT 4224  Human Relations                                       3

HFT 4274  Timeshare Mgmt`                                      3

HFT 4470  Resort Development`                                3

HFT 4509  Tourism Destination Marketing`               3

HFT 4545  Leadership Training for Team Building    3

HFT 4727  Travel Industry Law                                  3

HFT 4785 Casino Oper. Mgmt                                  3
                                                                

HFT 4708  Coastal & Marine Tourism                       3

HFT 3700  Introduction to Tourism                        3

HFT 3713  International Tourism                           3

HFT 3735  Destinations and Cultures                      3

HFT 3770  Cruise Line Operations                          3

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - Change in Minor in Hospitality Studies
Faculty Contact:  Diann Newman

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Minor in Hospitality Studies (15)

Minor in Hospitality Studies: 12 credits

Students select 15 credits in hospitality management and create their own minor according to their particular interests.  This minor available only to non-hospitality majors.

Students select 12 credits in hospitality management and credate their own minor according to their particular interests.  This minor available to non-hospitality majors only.

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - Change in Minor in Hotel/Lodging Management
Faculty Contact:  Diann Newman

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Minor in Hotel/Lodging Management (15)

Minor in Hotel/Lodging Management:  12 credits

Core Requirements (12)

HFT 3403  Accounting for the Hospitality Industry   3

HFT 3453  Operations Control`                                  3

HFT 4293  Hotel/Foodservice Operations                  3

HFT 4413  Lodging Systems and Procedures`            3

Electives (3)

HFT 3505  Buyer Behavior or Marketing Elective      3

HFT 3600  Hospitality Industry Law                           3

HFT 3753  Convention & Trade Show Mgmt             3

HFT 3861  Beverage Mgmt                                         3

HFT 4221  Human Resources for Hosp Industry        3

HFT 4224  Human Relations in Hosp Industry           3

HFT 4323  Hospitality Facilities Mgmt`                     3

HFT 4470  Resort Development`                                3

HFT 4545  Leadership Training for Team Building    3

HFT 4802C  Catering Mgmt                                        3

` - Prerequisite required

HFT 3000  Introduction to Hospitality Industry     3

HFT 3503  Hospitality Marketing Strategies          3

HFT 3313  Hospitality Property Management        3

HFT 4293  Foodservice in the Lodging Industry    3

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - Change in the Master of Science in Hospitality Management Undergraduate Prerequisites
Faculty Contact:  Steven Moll

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Master of Science in Hospitality Management Undergraduate Prerequisites (24)

Master of Science in Hospitality Management Undergraduate Prerequisites (24)

ENC 3311  Advanced Research Writing                     3

FSS 3230C  Introductory Commercial Food

                   Production                                                 3

FSS 4234C  Advanced Food Production Mgmt          3

HFT 3403  Accounting for the Hospitality Industry   3

HFT 3503  Hospitality Marketing Strategy                 3

HFT 3600  Law for the Hospitality Industry               3

HFT 4464  Financial Analysis in the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                    3

HFT 4474  Mgmt Accounting for the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                     3

Attendance at Dean’s Lecture is required for all graduate students

Core Requirements (27)

HFT 6245  Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations

                   Analysis                                                   3

HFT 6246  Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                     3

HFT 6296  Strategic Mgmt for Hospitality and

                   Tourism                                                     3

HFT 6299  Case Studies in Hospitality                        3

HFT 6477  Financial Mgmt for the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                    3

HFT 6476  Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality

                   Industry `                                                   3

Or

HFT 6478  Restaurant Development`                          3

HFT 6555  e-Commerce for the Hospitality Industry  3

HFT 6586  Research and Statistical Methods              3

HFT 6697  Hospitality Law Seminar                           3

HFT 6946  Graduate Internship                                   0

ENC 3311  Advanced Research Writing                     3

FSS 3230C  Introductory Commercial Food

                   Production                                                 3

FSS 4234C  Advanced Food Production Mgmt          3

HFT 3403  Accounting for the Hospitality Industry   3

HFT 3503  Hospitality Marketing Strategy                 3

HFT 3600  Law for the Hospitality Industry               3

HFT 4464  Financial Analysis in the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                    3

HFT 4474  Mgmt Accounting for the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                     3

Attendance at Dean’s Lecture is required for all graduate students

Core Requirements (27)

HFT 6245  Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations

                   Analysis                                                   3

HFT 6246  Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                     3

HFT 6296  Strategic Mgmt for Hospitality and

                   Tourism                                                     3

HFT 6299  Case Studies in Hospitality                        3

HFT 6477  Financial Mgmt for the Hospitality

                   Industry                                                    3

HFT 6476  Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality

                   Industry `                                                   3

HFT 6478  Restaurant Development`                          3

HFT 6555  e-Commerce for the Hospitality Industry  3

HFT 6697  Hospitality Law Seminar                           3

HFT 6946  Graduate Internship                                   0

STA 6166  Statistical Methods in Research I              3

 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - Change in the Master of Science in Tourism Studies Undergraduate Prerequisites
Faculty Contact:  Steven Moll

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Master of Science in Tourism Studies Undergraduate Prerequisites (21)

Master of Science in Tourism Studies Undergraduate Prerequisites (21)

ECO 2013  Macroeconomics                                      3

ENC 3311 Advance Research Writing                        3

HFT 3403  Accounting for the Hospitality Industry   3

HFT 3713  International Tourism                                3

HFT 4465  Finance for Tourism                                  3

HFT 4509  Tourism Marketing                                    3

HFT 4520  Personal Sales and Tactics for Hospitality

                   Industry                                                    3

Core Requirements (24)

HFT 6472  Feasibility Studies for Tourism                 3

HFT 6507  Tourism Marketing on the Internet           3

HFT 6562  Global Destinations Marketing

                   Organizations                                           3

HFT 6586  Research and Statistical Methods             3

HFT 6706  Environmental Mgmt Systems for

                   Tourism                                                    3

HFT 6711  Tourism and Economics                           3

HFT 3712  Tourism Planning and Regional

                   Development                                            3

HFT 6715  Problem Solving in Travel and

                   Hospitality                                                3

Graduate Electives (15)
Students select an area of specialization. (Some courses may be taken outside the SHM.  Must have advisor’s approval and signature.)

Marketing

HFT 6555  E-Commerce                                           3

HFT 6596  Marketing Mgmt                                     3

HFT ------  Approved Elective                                    3

HFT ------  Approved Elective                                    3

HFT ------  Approved Elective                                    3

Management (select 5 courses)

HFT 6225  Multicultural Human Resources for the

                   Hospitality Industry                                  3

HFT 6226  Motivation and Leadership                       3

HFT 6245  Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations

                   Management                                             3

HFT 6246  Organizational Behavior in the

                   Hospitality Industry                                 3

HFT 6278  Time Share Mgmt                                     3

HFT 6296  Strategic Mgmt for Hospitality and

                   Tourism                                                    3

HFT 6299  Case Studies in Hospitality Mgmt            3

HFT 6756  Convention and Meeting Mgmt                3

Environmental Issues

EVR 5360  Protected Area Mgmt                                3

EVR ------  Approved Elective                                     3

EVR ------  Approved Elective                                     3

LAA 5235  Theory of Landscape Architecture            3

LEI 5XXX  Parks and Recreation Facilities

                    Planning                                                   3