Degree Program Course Outlines

This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

This course focuses on decision-making processes involved in offering products for sale for the first time across national borders, including via e-commerce platforms. Management factors are examined related to corporate operations, product marketing, and personnel selection and training. Students develop preliminary strategies for e-commerce sales. The course provides a comprehensive survey of entry-level multinational commerce so that students can develop a commercial strategy and articulate its adoption by senior corporate executives. The character traits of integrity and agility are essential to this study.

This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices and analytical techniques of marketing at scale. Global marketing challenges are examined. Students will weight and interpret consumer preference data from meta sources and targeted social media sampling of purchasing influencers and early adopters to propose options for senior management’s consideration of recommendations. Students develop analytical skills, recognize and adjust for bias by those surveyed and those interpreting data, and improve their team innovation talents through the examination of a series of retail marketing scenarios to develop actionable marketing recommendations. The character traits of communication and dependability are essential to this study.

This course explores a period of technological and social change called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in which we live today. Students will examine and evaluate trends in the replacement of human labor with machines, robots, automation, AI, and emerging new autonomous capabilities. They will be challenged to explore direct societal, economic, and lifestyle consequences, both positive and adverse. The course outcome for students is a more comprehensive understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution so that they can begin to anticipate changes they need to make, advocate, and act upon. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

In this course, students will examine foundational elements of the communications process internal to an organization’s individuals and groups. They will develop and exercise essential listening skills, understanding conflict resolution, power dynamics, leadership styles, and cultural competencies. Students will rehearse messaging that respects diverse worldviews through careful observance of cultural norms. The overall objective of this course is to improve student knowledge about and to develop basic skills in communicating persuasively, internally and external to an organization. The character traits of communication and service are essential to this study.

This course is focused on healthcare systems, types of healthcare data and infrastructure systems, familiarity with several popular electronic health record systems, and a keen appreciation of the challenges of healthcare security issues, such as those addressed in HIPAA and HITECH legislation. There will be particular emphasis on areas to include risk management and patient safety, as well as legal and ethical issues involved with healthcare data and expectations of privacy.

This course is designed to help the health care manager better understand the business processes of revenue cycles and financial management and in the art and practice of negotiating contracts with vendors, electronic data systems, and insurance companies. There will be an evaluation of the impact of pharmaceutical and medical device representative partnerships on medical practice and the legal and ethical implications of these roles and relationships.

This course is designed to address the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration and management. A particular focus will be on compliance issues, HIPAA/HITECH regulations, creating policies and procedures for various healthcare settings, processes of audits, and the consequences of noncompliance.

This course explores some of the major issues facing the healthcare industry and the effect that public policy and business environment have on a healthcare organization. Emphasis is on supply and demand theory, reimbursement systems, managed care, charge-master management, case-mix management, DRG prospective payment, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, governmental regulations, accessibility, eligibility, budgeting, and planning.

This course will explore the role of creativity and proven methods for generating ideas to complete concentration-specific projects. The course will focus on improving performance, accelerating learning, and developing superior skills needed now and in the future. Projects are designed to improve students’ knowledge, address the challenge of timely and robust solutions, and provide a comprehensive application of the student’s program and specialization. The projects will challenge students to think critically while utilizing software to enhance fundamental skills. Additionally, projects will allow the students to apply relevant and real-world solutions.

This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

This course focuses on decision-making processes involved in offering products for sale for the first time across national borders, including via e-commerce platforms. Management factors are examined related to corporate operations, product marketing, and personnel selection and training. Students develop preliminary strategies for e-commerce sales. The course provides a comprehensive survey of entry-level multinational commerce so that students can develop a commercial strategy and articulate its adoption by senior corporate executives. The character traits of integrity and agility are essential to this study.

This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices and analytical techniques of marketing at scale. Global marketing challenges are examined. Students will weight and interpret consumer preference data from meta sources and targeted social media sampling of purchasing influencers and early adopters to propose options for senior management’s consideration of recommendations. Students develop analytical skills, recognize and adjust for bias by those surveyed and those interpreting data, and improve their team innovation talents through the examination of a series of retail marketing scenarios to develop actionable marketing recommendations. The character traits of communication and dependability are essential to this study.

This course explores a period of technological and social change called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in which we live today. Students will examine and evaluate trends in the replacement of human labor with machines, robots, automation, AI, and emerging new autonomous capabilities. They will be challenged to explore direct societal, economic, and lifestyle consequences, both positive and adverse. The course outcome for students is a more comprehensive understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution so that they can begin to anticipate changes they need to make, advocate, and act upon. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

In this course students will examine foundational elements of the communications process internal to an organization’s individuals and groups. They will develop and exercise essential listening skills, understanding conflict resolution, power dynamics, leadership styles, and cultural competencies. Students will rehearse messaging that respects diverse worldviews through careful observance of cultural norms. The overall objective in this course is to improve student knowledge about and to develop basic skills in communicating persuasively, internally and external to an organization. The character traits of communication and service are essential to this study.

Examines science-based innovations with the potential to either create or transform a constellation: emerging technologies may involve either a single discovery or a bundle of innovations that converge to create a new technological system. This course focuses on the emergence of technology from basic research to implementation that includes the proliferation of cloud use by organizations of all sizes and industries. Seminar format, case-study preparation, presentation, and cooperative learning are defining characteristics of this course.

Cyberlaw, regulations, and compliance prepares students to participate in legal analysis of relevant cyber laws and address governance, standards, policies, and legislation. Students will conduct a security risk analysis for an enterprise system. In addition, students will determine cyber requirements for third‐party vendor agreements. Students will also evaluate provisions of both the 2001 and 2006 USA PATRIOT Acts.

Content focuses on categorizing levels of risk and understanding how risk can impact the operations of the business through a scenario involving the creation of a risk management program and business continuity program for a company and a business situation reacting to a crisis/disaster situation affecting the company.

This course focuses on the practices of planning and implementing organization-wide security and assurance initiatives as well as auditing assurance processes.

This course will explore the role of creativity and proven methods for generating ideas to complete concentration-specific projects. The course will focus on improving performance, accelerating learning, and developing superior skills needed now and in the future. Projects are designed to improve students’ knowledge, address the challenge of timely and robust solutions, and provide a comprehensive application of the student’s program and specialization. The projects will challenge students to think critically while utilizing software to enhance fundamental skills. Additionally, projects will allow the students to apply relevant and real-world solutions.

This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

This course focuses on decision-making processes involved in offering products for sale for the first time across national borders, including via e-commerce platforms. Management factors are examined related to corporate operations, product marketing, and personnel selection and training. Students develop preliminary strategies for e-commerce sales. The course provides a comprehensive survey of entry-level multinational commerce so that students can develop a commercial strategy and articulate its adoption by senior corporate executives. The character traits of integrity and agility are essential to this study.

This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices and analytical techniques of marketing at scale. Global marketing challenges are examined. Students will weight and interpret consumer preference data from meta sources and targeted social media sampling of purchasing influencers and early adopters to propose options for senior management’s consideration of recommendations. Students develop analytical skills, recognize and adjust for bias by those surveyed and those interpreting data, and improve their team innovation talents through the examination of a series of retail marketing scenarios to develop actionable marketing recommendations. The character traits of communication and dependability are essential to this study.

This course explores a period of technological and social change called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in which we live today. Students will examine and evaluate trends in the replacement of human labor with machines, robots, automation, AI, and emerging new autonomous capabilities. They will be challenged to explore direct societal, economic, and lifestyle consequences, both positive and adverse. The course outcome for students is a more comprehensive understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution so that they can begin to anticipate changes they need to make, advocate, and act upon. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

In this course, students will examine foundational elements of the communications process internal to an organization’s individuals and groups. They will develop and exercise essential listening skills, understanding conflict resolution, power dynamics, leadership styles, and cultural competencies. Students will rehearse messaging that respects diverse worldviews through careful observance of cultural norms. The overall objective of this course is to improve student knowledge about and to develop basic skills in communicating persuasively, internally and external to an organization. The character traits of communication and service are essential to this study.

Cost management across the supply chain is integrated with strategic analysis to understand the role of financial and nonfinancial information in operational and strategic decision making. Topics include value-chain analysis, cost-driver analysis, activity-based management, line business evaluation, technology costing, quality cost management, and the balanced scorecard. The importance of ethical conduct also is covered.

This course presents key issues, opportunities, strategies, techniques and developments in purchasing and supply management currently being deployed by leading organizations to achieve competitive advantage. Topics covered include structure and processes of purchasing organizations, global sourcing, the criteria and techniques for selecting, evaluating and developing suppliers, pricing and costs of products and services purchased by a firm, contracting, negotiation, and legal and ethical issues in purchasing. A combination of case studies and lecturing will be used to illustrate the topics discussed.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the statistical methodology used for data analysis and managerial decision-making. Emphasis is placed on applications through working examples. The course introduces students to basic concepts in probability and statistics of relevance to managerial decision making. Topics include Introduction to Statistics, Probability Theory in Business, Probability Distributions, Correlation, Regression, Time Series, and Statistical Decision Theory. This course deals with the basics of converting corporate data into actionable information for managerial decision making.

Leaders must exhibit the behaviors and productivity they expect and exercise skills that cultivate trust, optimize individual talents and knowledge, and motivate productivity among team members. Balancing the capacities and constraints of team members, external third-party vendors and contractors, and available time, resources and the organization’s purpose is a continuous effort. Students will examine factors to nurture non-toxic collaborative environments, even while under time and resource stressors to deliver outputs and outcomes that executives and clients continuously assign and change. The character traits of dependability and stewardship are essential in this course.

This course will explore the role of creativity and proven methods for generating ideas to complete concentration-specific projects. The course will focus on improving performance, accelerating learning, and developing superior skills needed now and in the future. Projects are designed to improve students’ knowledge, address the challenge of timely and robust solutions, and provide a comprehensive application of the student’s program and specialization. The projects will challenge students to think critically while utilizing software to enhance fundamental skills. Additionally, projects will allow the students to apply relevant and real-world solutions.

This course examines social and corporate responsibility as a strategy to improve products, profits, and brand equity. This course provides a short historical review examining why laws, regulations and other rules were set into place to address less-than-responsible organizational behavior. The character traits of stewardship and dependability are essential to this study. The content of the course will challenge students to think preventively and discard assumptions that might lead to avoidable organizational vulnerabilities, as well as to research options and propose opportunities that build up corporate social responsibility. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

This course focuses on decision-making processes involved in offering products for sale for the first time across national borders, including via e-commerce platforms. Management factors are examined related to corporate operations, product marketing, and personnel selection and training. Students develop preliminary strategies for e-commerce sales. The course provides a comprehensive survey of entry-level multinational commerce so that students can develop a commercial strategy and articulate its adoption by senior corporate executives. The character traits of integrity and agility are essential to this study.

This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices and analytical techniques of marketing at scale. Global marketing challenges are examined. Students will weight and interpret consumer preference data from meta sources and targeted social media sampling of purchasing influencers and early adopters to propose options for senior management’s consideration of recommendations. Students develop analytical skills, recognize and adjust for bias by those surveyed and those interpreting data, and improve their team innovation talents through the examination of a series of retail marketing scenarios to develop actionable marketing recommendations. The character traits of communication and dependability are essential to this study.

This course explores a period of technological and social change called the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in which we live today. Students will examine and evaluate trends in the replacement of human labor with machines, robots, automation, AI, and emerging new autonomous capabilities. They will be challenged to explore direct societal, economic, and lifestyle consequences, both positive and adverse. The course outcome for students is a more comprehensive understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution so that they can begin to anticipate changes they need to make, advocate, and act upon. The character traits of integrity and dependability are essential to this study.

In this course, students will examine foundational elements of the communications process internal to an organization’s individuals and groups. They will develop and exercise essential listening skills, understanding conflict resolution, power dynamics, leadership styles, and cultural competencies. Students will rehearse messaging that respects diverse worldviews through careful observance of cultural norms. The overall objective of this course is to improve student knowledge about and to develop basic skills in communicating persuasively, internally and external to an organization. The character traits of communication and service are essential to this study.

Students will examine essential steps leading a group to consider relevant factors in an unbiased manner, as well as techniques to begin to seek, sort, and interpret pertinent data. They will also examine indicators to identify and dismiss destructive factors in problem-solving, including decision traps, unconscious bias, personal-opinion assessments, discarding the likely impact of risk elements, and addressing overt demands for urgency and the addition of non-essential expectations. Students will examine the role and application of data analytics and qualitative research as means and methods to employ in responsible decision-making. Course content will include contemporary issues. The character traits of agility and integrity are essential to this study.

Leaders must exhibit the behaviors and productivity they expect and exercise skills that cultivate trust, optimize individual talents and knowledge, and motivate productivity among team members. Balancing the capacities and constraints of team members, external third-party vendors and contractors, and available time, resources and the organization’s purpose is a continuous effort. Students will examine factors to nurture non-toxic collaborative environments, even while under time and resource stressors to deliver outputs and outcomes that executives and clients continuously assign and change. The character traits of dependability and stewardship are essential in this course.

Several societal values will be compared domestically and internationally, such as transparency in reporting, avoidance of conflict of interest, expectations of personal integrity, appreciation for the rule of law, adherence to accountability standards, and how privacy is variously perceived in business environments. Students will become knowledgeable about central assumptions that can underlie different cultural worldviews and explore how trust might be developed among groups and teams across cultural divides. The character traits of integrity and stewardship are essential to this study.

This course prepares students to integrate generally accepted business and interpersonal coaching principles focused on nurturing individual team member strengths with non-manipulative motivational techniques to enhance individual engagement and team productivity. Students will propose improvements to diagnostic or developmental tools or remediation approaches that will tend to enhance their suitability for their industry’s macroenvironment. Students will participate in virtual ‘hands-on’ exercises with coaching design, centered on improving talent management, job satisfaction, and enhanced service to the value proposition for their organization’s customers, clients, partners, and key stakeholders. The character traits of service and stewardship are essential to this study.

This course will explore the role of creativity and proven methods for generating ideas to complete concentration-specific projects. The course will focus on improving performance, accelerating learning, and developing superior skills needed now and in the future. Projects are designed to improve students’ knowledge, address the challenge of timely and robust solutions, and provide a comprehensive application of the student’s program and specialization. The projects will challenge students to think critically while utilizing software to enhance fundamental skills. Additionally, projects will allow the students to apply relevant and real-world solutions.

This course includes the study of how the economy behaves at the aggregate level and how national income is measured and determined. Topics include an overview of macroeconomics; measuring gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment; demand including the multiplier process; supply, business cycles, and long-term growth; money, banking and monetary policy; inflation; interest rates; stagflation; deficits and fiscal policy; exchange rates and balance of payments; exchange rate policy; purchasing power and interest rate parity.

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics may include but are not limited to: functions, elementary matrix algebra, linear programming, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314

This course includes the study of health issues, stress management, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Students will understand the effects of personal well-being on the body, mind, spirit, and economy by exploring topics such as food use, stress, regulated fitness, social behavior, and personal risk management.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

Principles of Accounting I is an introduction to financial accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis. The student will learn how to prepare financial statements, analyze financial statements and understand accounting in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

Principles of Accounting II is a study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting with an emphasis on budgeting, planning, management decision making, and an analysis of financial reports. Students will define and develop a working knowledge of management accounting terminology and procedures; and prepare and analyze reports for financial decision making including statement of cash flows, budgets, variance analysis, and other managerial decisions.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2301

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

This course concentrates on Business Management skills and concepts of electronic commerce in an organization. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a balance between technology tools and e-commerce strategy. The course addresses architecture and design of business-to-consumer solutions and Customer Relationship Management applications while maintaining security and defense of Business Processes in Cyber Space.

This course is an introduction to the many facets of the private enterprise system and of the businesses that operate within its framework. Your experience in this course will enable you to gain a better understanding of what business arena is all about, how a business operates and which business functions are needed in any business enterprise. This course serves to put the student through an on-boarding process into the mock organization that will be the core of their business curriculum. The class has a focus on the differences between a manager and leader, character, and examines various leaders. At the end of the course, the student will have an understanding of the Hallmark definition of leadership used throughout the program, expect how to be successful within the mock organization, and how it will work for their success.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic statistical techniques utilized in business. Business Statistics I is the first in a sequence of two courses which will utilize mathematical and statistical techniques in the analysis of business and managerial problems. The emphasis of Business Statistics I is on problem recognition, problem formulation, and selection of proper techniques, problem solutions, and evaluation of results. The use of electronic spreadsheets is an integral part of this course. The student will learn how to collect, summarize, and interpret data. Subject matter in this course will include descriptive statistics, probabilities, discrete and continuous data analysis, sampling design, and confidence intervals.

This course is a study of the laws affecting the operation of businesses. Legal analysis of contemporary environment of business law including the common law, legal reasoning, court systems and procedures, constitutional law, torts, contracts and corresponding areas of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, agency, property, bailment, international law, and related jurisprudential topics in light of social, ethical, political, economic, and global perspectives. Topics include commercial paper, credit transactions, security devices, and bankruptcy.

This course provides an introduction to Business Intelligence, including the processes, methodologies, infrastructure, and current practices used to transform business data into useful information and support business decision-making. This course will review logical data models for both database management systems and data warehouses. Students will learn to extract and manipulate data from these systems and assess security-related issues. There will be a character element included in the analysis of data.

The student will be introduced to the basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financial management. The course will emphasize net present value, cash flows, and the tradeoff between risk and return. Other topics will include the time value of money, financial planning and analysis, capital budgeting, valuation and risk and return.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2301, and ACCT 2302

In this course, you will learn about the basics of marketing management of which advertising and sales are simply two facets. You will be introduced to other aspects of marketing, such as the four P’s, marketing strategy, promotion, market planning, distribution, target marketing, market segmentation, and pricing. You will learn that the fundamental asset of a corporation is its customers. Hence, the supreme importance of the “marketing concept” is an attempt to identify and satisfy its customers’ needs and wants. The marketing concept is a corporate orientation to business that starts with consumers and integrates marketing into every other corporate function.

Marketing Research examines the essential analysis skills required for making quality marketing decisions. Developing a market research design demands necessary quantitative and qualitative abilities to identify and define market opportunities and issues; generate, improve and assess marketing performance; monitor marketing performance; as well as, advance understanding of marketing as a process. Students are required to define and solve a marketing problem or opportunity, frame the issue into a research question, review the relative literature, develop measures and collect pertinent data, statistically analyze data results, and provide an industry-standard final report of findings and limitations.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the managerial process by analyzing organizations as a social system. Topics include decision-making models, leadership traits and behaviors, conflict management, group and team behavior, managerial effectiveness, and an individual’s effect on organizational effectiveness.

The course examines the use of technology in organizational settings by providing a basic understanding of information systems and the management decision making involved. Topics include use and control of information; acquiring and maintaining a competitive edge and how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society. Students will also register and join the SAP Community Network (SCN), navigate the various SAP applications used in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

This course serves as foundational research into leadership with emphasis on application and skill development while exploring historical and contemporary leadership theories, models, and perspectives. The goal of the course is to assist each student to become a more informed and effective leader in his or her intended professional and personal setting. In this course, we will cover the following topics: Overview of key leadership theories and models; differences between management and leadership; followership, influence, and power; and introduction to leadership coaching.

The purpose of this course is to examine project management situations and functions, the project life cycle, and numerous methods of job preparation, planning, and assessment to accomplish project goals. This course leads to a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. This is a nationally and internationally recognized certification in project management offered by the Project Management Institute.

This course provides students with concepts, techniques, and tools to design, analyze and improve operational capabilities of an organization through the introduction to concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is placed on process improvement and managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Students will examine the changing roles and responsibilities of human resources managers, the acceptance and integration of the human resources function as a full business partner, and the higher expectations placed on human resources leadership to make a significant contribution to the successful management of the organization. Students will explore the role managers and supervisors play in the successful management of the organization’s human resources. Topics to be examined include the functions of Human Resource Management, relationships within the organization, policies and procedures, workplace diversity, and the role of human resources in a global economy. Human Resource Management deals with the wide range of activities by which organizations acquire, maintain, and utilize their workforces.

Organizations move through several identifiable stages as they grow and develop. In some cases these changes are planned, in others they are unplanned. The need for organizations to meet and to cope with changing conditions requires innovation, creativity, and flexibility. This course will help develop the skills and knowledge required to promote the use and implementation of innovative work practices to effect change and manage changes, so there is minimal workplace disruption.

This course provides multiple opportunities to practice your negotiating skills, to correct any mistakes that naive negotiators tend to commit, reflect upon your experiences, and increase your effectiveness. It is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the manager and professional. The essence of this course can be distilled to analyze, reflect, and practice. Negotiations occur both in our professional and personal lives, from complex contracts to daily interactions. The flattening of organizations means we are all increasingly finding ourselves negotiating with peers, managers, subordinates, collaborators, clients, and partners.

This course introduces the concept of strategic management through readings, discussion, and case analyses, and considers the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment (social, political, technological, economic and global factors), industry and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses. It is concerned with managerial decisions and actions that affect the performance and survival of business enterprises. It covers several important management topics, including the context of strategy, leadership, managerial uses of structure and design, and performance.

This course serves as the Capstone for the Business program. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in business management, related coursework, and workplace experiences to apply the skills within the organization. Three major components comprise the course: the strategic analysis of an organization; the development of a forward-looking strategy with competitive, ethical, and global considerations; and the development of a team. This course will also serve as a course for Internship.

This course serves as the second Capstone for the Business program. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in business management, related coursework, and prior Capstone learning experiences to apply the skills, knowledge, and character to building the team. Three major components comprise the course: the strategic analysis of an organization; the development of a forward-looking strategy with competitive, ethical, and global considerations; and the development of a team. This course will also serve as a course for Internship.
Prerequisite: MGMT 4390

The course explores how digital marketing is integrated into current marketing strategies. The basics of emerging digital marketing media and related techniques for reaching online consumers across multiple devices including desktop and mobile are covered. Additionally, the course explores digital marketing’s transformative impact on traditional marketing practices and examines digital segmentation, digital marketing around the globe, digital divide, digital privacy, and digital analytics. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

This course will examine the theory and techniques applicable to digital marketing communication functions. It will provide a knowledge base that will allow students to research and evaluate a company’s marketing and promotional situation and use this information in developing effective communication strategies and programs. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

The course will explore the increasing emphasis on integrated social media strategies and need for marketing professionals and organizations to have end‐to‐end social media expertise. Through case studies, interactive sessions, and class exercises, students will learn best practices and develop the skills to connect business objectives with social media strategy, platforms, and tactics. Topics will include choosing appropriate platforms, creating effective and engaging social media content, content management, social listening and creating a social media policy. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

The course will focus on how to analyze a website and understand various criteria of SEO analysis for a website. There will be an introduction of SEO analysis tools, its effective usages, and benefits for each tool. There will be a focus on preparing documentation connected with initial website analysis and traffic ranking analysis. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) covers long-tail keyword research methods, on-page SEO for a focus keyword, inbound link building, and identifying influential sites based on Domain Authority to support online PR efforts. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

The purpose of the course is to introduce various marketing strategies surrounding creating a buzz and viral marketing. The focus will be on theories and practices that inform the industry and partners of a company or product. There will be an emphasis on case reviews to understand how the buzz was created. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

The foundation for the course will be to see the brand touch-points through our users’ eyes. The focus will be on the power of design thinking and a user-centric focus to drive successful online marketing strategies and campaigns. There will be a character element included in the development of marketing plans and strategies.

This course includes the study of how the economy behaves at the aggregate level and how national income is measured and determined. Topics include an overview of macroeconomics; measuring gross domestic product, inflation and unemployment; demand including the multiplier process; supply, business cycles, and long-term growth; money, banking and monetary policy; inflation; interest rates; stagflation; deficits and fiscal policy; exchange rates and balance of payments; exchange rate policy; purchasing power and interest rate parity.

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics may include but are not limited to: functions, elementary matrix algebra, linear programming, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314

This course includes the study of health issues, stress management, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Students will understand the effects of personal well-being on the body, mind, spirit, and economy by exploring topics such as food use, stress, regulated fitness, social behavior, and personal risk management.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

Principles of Accounting I is an introduction to financial accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis. The student will learn how to prepare financial statements, analyze financial statements and understand accounting in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

Principles of Accounting II is a study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting with an emphasis on budgeting, planning, management decision making, and an analysis of financial reports. Students will define and develop a working knowledge of management accounting terminology and procedures; and prepare and analyze reports for financial decision making including statement of cash flows, budgets, variance analysis, and other managerial decisions.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2301

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

This course concentrates on Business Management skills and concepts of electronic commerce in an organization. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a balance between technology tools and e-commerce strategy. The course addresses architecture and design of business-to-consumer solutions and Customer Relationship Management applications while maintaining security and defense of Business Processes in Cyber Space.

This course is an introduction to the many facets of the private enterprise system and of the businesses that operate within its framework. Your experience in this course will enable you to gain a better understanding of what business arena is all about, how a business operates and which business functions are needed in any business enterprise. This course serves to put the student through an on-boarding process into the mock organization that will be the core of their business curriculum. The class has a focus on the differences between a manager and leader, character, and examines various leaders. At the end of the course, the student will have an understanding of the Hallmark definition of leadership used throughout the program, expect how to be successful within the mock organization, and how it will work for their success.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic statistical techniques utilized in business. Business Statistics I is the first in a sequence of two courses which will utilize mathematical and statistical techniques in the analysis of business and managerial problems. The emphasis of Business Statistics I is on problem recognition, problem formulation, and selection of proper techniques, problem solutions, and evaluation of results. The use of electronic spreadsheets is an integral part of this course. The student will learn how to collect, summarize, and interpret data. Subject matter in this course will include descriptive statistics, probabilities, discrete and continuous data analysis, sampling design, and confidence intervals.

This course is a study of the laws affecting the operation of businesses. Legal analysis of contemporary environment of business law including the common law, legal reasoning, court systems and procedures, constitutional law, torts, contracts and corresponding areas of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, agency, property, bailment, international law, and related jurisprudential topics in light of social, ethical, political, economic, and global perspectives. Topics include commercial paper, credit transactions, security devices, and bankruptcy.

This course provides an introduction to Business Intelligence, including the processes, methodologies, infrastructure, and current practices used to transform business data into useful information and support business decision-making. This course will review logical data models for both database management systems and data warehouses. Students will learn to extract and manipulate data from these systems and assess security-related issues. There will be a character element included in the analysis of data.

The student will be introduced to the basic concepts, principles, and analytical techniques of financial management. The course will emphasize net present value, cash flows, and the tradeoff between risk and return. Other topics will include the time value of money, financial planning and analysis, capital budgeting, valuation and risk and return.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2301, and ACCT 2302

In this course, you will learn about the basics of marketing management of which advertising and sales are simply two facets. You will be introduced to other aspects of marketing, such as the four P’s, marketing strategy, promotion, market planning, distribution, target marketing, market segmentation, and pricing. You will learn that the fundamental asset of a corporation is its customers. Hence, the supreme importance of the “marketing concept” is an attempt to identify and satisfy its customers’ needs and wants. The marketing concept is a corporate orientation to business that starts with consumers and integrates marketing into every other corporate function.

Marketing Research examines the essential analysis skills required for making quality marketing decisions. Developing a market research design demands necessary quantitative and qualitative abilities to identify and define market opportunities and issues; generate, improve and assess marketing performance; monitor marketing performance; as well as, advance understanding of marketing as a process. Students are required to define and solve a marketing problem or opportunity, frame the issue into a research question, review the relative literature, develop measures and collect pertinent data, statistically analyze data results, and provide an industry-standard final report of findings and limitations.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the managerial process by analyzing organizations as a social system. Topics include decision-making models, leadership traits and behaviors, conflict management, group and team behavior, managerial effectiveness, and an individual’s effect on organizational effectiveness.

The course examines the use of technology in organizational settings by providing a basic understanding of information systems and the management decision making involved. Topics include use and control of information; acquiring and maintaining a competitive edge and how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society. Students will also register and join the SAP Community Network (SCN), navigate the various SAP applications used in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

This course serves as foundational research into leadership with emphasis on application and skill development while exploring historical and contemporary leadership theories, models, and perspectives. The goal of the course is to assist each student to become a more informed and effective leader in his or her intended professional and personal setting. In this course, we will cover the following topics: Overview of key leadership theories and models; differences between management and leadership; followership, influence, and power; and introduction to leadership coaching.

The purpose of this course is to examine project management situations and functions, the project life cycle, and numerous methods of job preparation, planning, and assessment to accomplish project goals. This course leads to a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. This is a nationally and internationally recognized certification in project management offered by the Project Management Institute.

This course provides students with concepts, techniques, and tools to design, analyze and improve operational capabilities of an organization through the introduction to concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is placed on process improvement and managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.

This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Students will examine the changing roles and responsibilities of human resources managers, the acceptance and integration of the human resources function as a full business partner, and the higher expectations placed on human resources leadership to make a significant contribution to the successful management of the organization. Students will explore the role managers and supervisors play in the successful management of the organization’s human resources. Topics to be examined include the functions of Human Resource Management, relationships within the organization, policies and procedures, workplace diversity, and the role of human resources in a global economy. Human Resource Management deals with the wide range of activities by which organizations acquire, maintain, and utilize their workforces.

Organizations move through several identifiable stages as they grow and develop. In some cases these changes are planned, in others they are unplanned. The need for organizations to meet and to cope with changing conditions requires innovation, creativity, and flexibility. This course will help develop the skills and knowledge required to promote the use and implementation of innovative work practices to effect change and manage changes, so there is minimal workplace disruption.

This course provides multiple opportunities to practice your negotiating skills, to correct any mistakes that naive negotiators tend to commit, reflect upon your experiences, and increase your effectiveness. It is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the manager and professional. The essence of this course can be distilled to analyze, reflect, and practice. Negotiations occur both in our professional and personal lives, from complex contracts to daily interactions. The flattening of organizations means we are all increasingly finding ourselves negotiating with peers, managers, subordinates, collaborators, clients, and partners.

This course introduces the concept of strategic management through readings, discussion, and case analyses, and considers the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment (social, political, technological, economic and global factors), industry and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses. It is concerned with managerial decisions and actions that affect the performance and survival of business enterprises. It covers several important management topics, including the context of strategy, leadership, managerial uses of structure and design, and performance.

This course serves as the Capstone for the Business program. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in business management, related coursework, and workplace experiences to apply the skills within the organization. Three major components comprise the course: the strategic analysis of an organization; the development of a forward-looking strategy with competitive, ethical, and global considerations; and the development of a team. This course will also serve as a course for Internship.

This course serves as the second Capstone for the Business program. The purpose of the course is to integrate all prior learning in business management, related coursework, and prior Capstone learning experiences to apply the skills, knowledge, and character to building the team. Three major components comprise the course: the strategic analysis of an organization; the development of a forward-looking strategy with competitive, ethical, and global considerations; and the development of a team. This course will also serve as a course for Internship.
Prerequisite: MGMT 4390

This course is designed to provide a basic familiarity with common and specialty health care facilities and services, procedures, equipment, and supplies. Students will become familiar with the processes of strategic planning and risk management in addressing quality of care issues that are specific to management of health care systems, such as could be found in clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other such settings.

This course provides the foundation on which to develop and build the management plans to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. Students will learn the specifics of health care safety and hazard control, of chemical safety, proper handling of medications and chemical reagents, and disease prevention protocols, to include blood-borne pathogen training and certification. They will also learn and discuss the basics of emergency management and planning, and what steps are involved in disaster planning.

This course is designed to give the student a grounding in healthcare systems, types of healthcare data and infrastructure systems, familiarity with several popular electronic health record systems, and a keen appreciation of the challenges of healthcare security issues, such as those addressed in HIPAA and HITECH legislation. There will be particular emphasis on areas to include risk management and patient safety, as well as legal and ethical issues involved with healthcare data and expectations of privacy.

This course is designed to help the healthcare manager better understand and apply the business processes of revenue cycles and financial management and in the art and practice of negotiating contracts with vendors, electronic data systems, and insurance companies. There will be an evaluation of the impact of pharmaceutical and medical device representative partnerships on medical practice, and the legal and ethical implications of these roles and relationships.

This course is designed to address the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration and management. Particular focus will be on compliance issues, HIPAA/HITECH regulations, creating policies and procedures for various healthcare settings, processes of audits, and the consequences of noncompliance.

This course explores some of the major issues facing the healthcare industry and the effect that public policy and business environment has on a healthcare organization. Emphasis is on supply and demand theory, reimbursement systems, managed care, charge-master management, Case-mix management, DRG prospective payment, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, governmental regulations, accessibility, eligibility, budgeting, and planning. Students learn to use informational and research tools to make effective management decisions

Examines science-based innovations with the potential to either create or transform a constellation: emerging technologies may involve either a single discovery or a bundle of innovations that converge to create a new technological system. This course focuses on the emergence of technology from basic research to implementation that includes the proliferation of cloud use by organizations of all sizes and industries. Seminar format, case-study preparation, presentation, and cooperative learning are defining characteristics of this course.

Cyberlaw, regulations, and compliance prepares students to participate in legal analysis of relevant cyber laws and address governance, standards, policies, and legislation. Students will conduct a security risk analysis for an enterprise system. In addition, students will determine cyber requirements for third‐party vendor agreements. Students will also evaluate provisions of both the 2001 and 2006 USA PATRIOT Acts.

Content focuses on categorizing levels of risk and understanding how risk can impact the operations of the business through a scenario involving the creation of a risk management program and business continuity program for a company and a business situation reacting to a crisis/disaster situation affecting the company.

This course focuses on the practices of planning and implementing organization-wide security and assurance initiatives as well as auditing assurance processes.

Secure Network Design covers topics for designing and protecting computer networks. Course topics emphasize secure physical and logical network architecture design for both wired and wireless networks. Secure Network Design provides students the opportunity to recognize secure network characteristics, apply techniques to securely configure network devices, propose network segmentation strategies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend mitigation approaches based on industry best practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Secure Software Design focuses on the variety of elements needed to address and implement secure software acquisition and development throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It covers the end-to-end principles and addresses people, technology (tools), and processes to design and develop consistently secure applications. Additionally, this course underscores the importance and value of the defense in depth principle across the entire SDLC. Finally, this course introduces techniques to adapt common security activities to modern software development practices, including Agile/Scrum and DevOps. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Forensics and Network Intrusion builds proficiency in detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Topics include computer forensics in today’s world; media and operating system forensics; data and file forensics; audits and investigations; and device forensics. This course prepares students for the following certification exam: EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. This course has no prerequisites.

Supervisory control and data acquisition systems are used to control many utility networks, chemical plants, pipelines and many other types of industries. This course will examine the vulnerabilities associated with these systems and discuss how they can be made secure from outside attack. Fundamentals of software-controlled processes will also be discussed.

This course delves into the real-world battlefield of cyberspace. It covers the history of cyberwarfare and the variety of new concerns its emergence has fostered. This course explores how cyber warfare has become an important part of the modern military arsenal and provides strategies for protecting a threatened network, as well as strategies for dealing with specific cyber war actors and threats. It then concludes with an exploration of the future of cyber warfare considering the evolution of cyber-related capabilities, current threats, and emerging technology.

This course provides faculty guidance in the preparation of material to completely satisfy the requirements to earn a graduate degree. This includes clarification of general program expectations, familiarization with research resources, presentation of models of effective policy and administrative analytical reports, and provision of basic support in a structured environment of feedback. Through this course, the student will develop abilities to do independent research using the concepts and tools of learned throughout the program. The principal assignment is to undertake a research project and to produce and present a senior-level thesis. Hallmark University’s Academic Department leaders expect that the papers will be professionally written, structured, and organized. Students must support provided information with appropriate data and evidence and reveal a command of the field of leadership and concepts that he or she has acquired in the course of their course of study.

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

The MATH2305 course provides information technology students a deeper understanding of base 2 (binary), base 8 (octal), and base 16 (hexadecimal) numbering systems to be able to have a better understanding of conversions for network and security to include hashing and cryptography.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

The course examines the use of technology in organizational settings by providing a basic understanding of information systems and the management decision making involved. Topics include use and control of information; acquiring and maintaining a competitive edge and how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society. Students will also register and join the SAP Community Network (SCN), navigate the various SAP applications used in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

This course is part two in a series of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program CCNA Track. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You will also earn a Networking Academy badge for completing this course.

This hands-on course begins by preparing the student for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. The student will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). In addition, the student will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, and foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315

This is the third course of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315, ITCC2325

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. This hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software components of the modern personal computer workstation. Lectures, lab projects, and assignments reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes introduction to the personal computer, safe lab procedures and tool use, step-by-step computer assembly, basics of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, fundamental operating systems, fundamental laptops and portable devices, fundamental printers and scanners, fundamental networks, fundamental security, communication skills, advanced personal computers, advanced operating systems, advanced laptops and portable devices, advanced printers and scanners, advanced networks and advanced security.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students are introduced to basic networking concepts, terminology and essential tasks involved in network support and administration. Other topics include a detailed nomenclature of terms and concepts used in networking systems, an introduction to the OSI model, basic subnetting, and other related topics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to successfully take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification test.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1347 and CPMT 1348, or CPMT 1351

The introductory certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

The intermediate certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the intermediate category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications currently include but are not limited Cisco CCNA and other needed certifications as determined by industry. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

This course is intended to introduce broad concepts in information technology project management as it relates to the systems
development life cycle in modern information technology operations. The course will start with the definition of a project and the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and cost concerning the quality of outcomes. Students will also learn how to plan, schedule, cost, and manage an information technology project from beginning to end.

The advanced certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to Microsoft MCSA, Cisco CCNA, EC Council CEH, ISC2 SSCP. The goal of this course is to provide students one of the advanced certifications offered by Hallmark University in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification process.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In Introduction to Programming, students will study the three major types of programming languages: assembled, compiled, and interpreted. Most of the focus of the course, however, and all of the hands-on exercises, are aimed at developing, debugging, and successfully testing partial and complete programs in Python. Other topics include the history of various programming languages including Python, programming techniques used by industry today. Students will have to solve a problem by writing, debugging and finally completing a fully functional program written in Python.

The course examines management strategies and implications for current and emerging technologies and their application in real-world business settings. Students in this course are presented with concepts in the management of IT Convergent Networks delivering Voice & Data, Data & Video Imaging, Voice over Data Internet Protocols, IP Telephony Architecture, Topologies, and Security and their potential application to an existing or emerging business environment.

This course focuses on the study of enterprise and application systems analysis in organizations. Students will learn the skills, processes, technologies, applications, and practices used to define markets and support decision making. Students will use industry cases to design prototypes and methodical procedures to be used as delivery mechanisms intended for understanding a firm’s internal strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis on the design phase of systems analysis projects will be included.

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end-users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. This course will prepare you for the VMware Certified Professional Certification Exam.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students will learn how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the Linux operating system. Students will learn the various kinds of Linux distros, how to download, install, and access the Linux command line interface, and various other system administration tasks. Students will take weekly exams to reinforce their mixed media learning experiences. They will also take an experience-based final examination that emphasizes skills demonstration rather than concept memorization.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

This course prepares students to become advanced penetration testers and security auditors using an optimized Linux distribution built for security researchers. Students will use a variety of tools designed for a wide array of information security tasks including information gathering, vulnerability analysis, password attacks, stress and penetration testing, digital forensics and malware analysis. The course is intended to train future security professionals and IT administrators by using an all-in-one solution to test the security of networks and systems. The course also teaches risk mitigation strategies, penetration testing standards, and Linux configuration details.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1393

This course is an introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Other topics include identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures, as well as the importance of appropriate planning, policies, and controls. This course will prepare students to successfully take and pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1352

Microsoft Windows 10 Certification 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices. Students master configuration or support for Windows
10 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. Also, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course are the following: install and upgrade to Windows 10, configure access to resources, configure remote access and mobility, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options.

Microsoft Certification 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-740 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to install and configure Windows Server 2016. This course will offer an in-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, including installation, local and remote management, file and storage services, Hyper-V virtualization, and high availability. You will also get hands-on experience working with Microsoft’s newest server features including Storage Spaces Direct, PowerShell Direct, Nano Server, and Windows containers. Throughout the course, live virtual machine labs based on the hands-On projects within the readings let you experience firsthand the processes involved in Windows Server 2016 configuration and management.

Microsoft Certification 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-741 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to administer networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. This course provides familiarity with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as deploying remote access solutions such as VPN and RADIUS. Students will also gain experience managing DFS and branch cache solutions, configuring high-performance network features and functionality, and implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
Prerequisite: ITMT3314

Microsoft Certification 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-742 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to manage identities using the functionalities in Windows Server 2016. This course will provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) as well as implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Students will also become familiar with implementing and managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS), Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), and Web Application Proxy.

Introduction to Cybersecurity provides an introductory study of cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies. Fundamental topics covered include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, wireless network security, cryptography, defense in depth security strategy, information security policy, and security management. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

This course will review security mechanisms for protecting information in computer systems and networks. Includes cryptography and its applications to security services in distributed systems, the mathematics of cryptography, access control, protection models, security policies, and design of secure systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection.

This course is designed to immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure information systems. The student will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience with essential security systems, and become prepared to succeed on the Certified Ethical Hacker certification from EC-Council. This course covers a plethora of offensive security topics ranging from how perimeter defenses work, to scanning and attacking simulated networks. A wide variety of tools, viruses, and malware is presented in the course providing a complete understanding of the tactics and tools used by hackers. By gaining a thorough understanding of how hackers operate, the student will learn how to set up strong countermeasures and defensive systems to protect an organization’s critical infrastructure and information.

Students in this course develop skills related to ongoing planning, development, and management of Information Systems. Students explore advances in Computer Telephony Integration/ Integrated Voice Response (CTI/IVR) Systems for Contact Center Applications. Emphasis is placed by maintaining a balance between technology tools and business operations developing effective business strategies.

This course concentrates on Business Management skills and concepts of electronic commerce in an organization. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a balance between technology tools and e-commerce strategy. The course addresses architecture and design of business-to-consumer solutions and Customer Relationship Management applications while maintaining security and defense of Business Processes in Cyber Space.

This course provides multiple opportunities to practice your negotiating skills, to correct any mistakes that naive negotiators tend to commit, reflect upon your experiences, and increase your effectiveness. It is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the manager and professional. The essence of this course can be distilled to analyze, reflect, and practice. Negotiations occur both in our professional and personal lives, from complex contracts to daily interactions. The flattening of organizations means we are all increasingly finding ourselves negotiating with peers, managers, subordinates, collaborators, clients, and partners.

The purpose of this course is to examine project management situations and functions, the project life cycle, and numerous methods of job preparation, planning, and assessment to accomplish project goals. This course leads to a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. This is a nationally and internationally recognized certification in project management offered by the Project Management Institute.

This course provides a foundational knowledge of the Windows PowerShell scripting environment. Windows PowerShell is the de facto management standard for Windows administrators. As part of the Microsoft Engineering Common Criteria, Windows PowerShell management hooks are built into all server-based products, including Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange, System Center, and SharePoint. Knowledge of, and even expertise in, this technology is no longer “nice to know”- it is essential, and it often appears as a required skill set in open job notices.
Prerequisite: CIST1310

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

The MATH2305 course provides information technology students a deeper understanding of base 2 (binary), base 8 (octal), and base 16 (hexadecimal) numbering systems to be able to have a better understanding of conversions for network and security to include hashing and cryptography.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

The course examines the use of technology in organizational settings by providing a basic understanding of information systems and the management decision making involved. Topics include use and control of information; acquiring and maintaining a competitive edge and how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society. Students will also register and join the SAP Community Network (SCN), navigate the various SAP applications used in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

This course is part two in a series of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program CCNA Track. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You will also earn a Networking Academy badge for completing this course.

This hands-on course begins by preparing the student for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. The student will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). In addition, the student will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, and foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315

This is the third course of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315, ITCC2325

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. This hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software components of the modern personal computer workstation. Lectures, lab projects, and assignments reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes introduction to the personal computer, safe lab procedures and tool use, step-by-step computer assembly, basics of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, fundamental operating systems, fundamental laptops and portable devices, fundamental printers and scanners, fundamental networks, fundamental security, communication skills, advanced personal computers, advanced operating systems, advanced laptops and portable devices, advanced printers and scanners, advanced networks and advanced security.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students are introduced to basic networking concepts, terminology and essential tasks involved in network support and administration. Other topics include a detailed nomenclature of terms and concepts used in networking systems, an introduction to the OSI model, basic subnetting, and other related topics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to successfully take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification test.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1347 and CPMT 1348, or CPMT 1351

The introductory certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

The intermediate certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the intermediate category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications currently include but are not limited Cisco CCNA and other needed certifications as determined by industry. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

This course is intended to introduce broad concepts in information technology project management as it relates to the systems
development life cycle in modern information technology operations. The course will start with the definition of a project and the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and cost concerning the quality of outcomes. Students will also learn how to plan, schedule, cost, and manage an information technology project from beginning to end.

The advanced certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to Microsoft MCSA, Cisco CCNA, EC Council CEH, ISC2 SSCP. The goal of this course is to provide students one of the advanced certifications offered by Hallmark University in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification process.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In Introduction to Programming, students will study the three major types of programming languages: assembled, compiled, and interpreted. Most of the focus of the course, however, and all of the hands-on exercises, are aimed at developing, debugging, and successfully testing partial and complete programs in Python. Other topics include the history of various programming languages including Python, programming techniques used by industry today. Students will have to solve a problem by writing, debugging and finally completing a fully functional program written in Python.

The course examines management strategies and implications for current and emerging technologies and their application in real-world business settings. Students in this course are presented with concepts in the management of IT Convergent Networks delivering Voice & Data, Data & Video Imaging, Voice over Data Internet Protocols, IP Telephony Architecture, Topologies, and Security and their potential application to an existing or emerging business environment.

This course focuses on the study of enterprise and application systems analysis in organizations. Students will learn the skills, processes, technologies, applications, and practices used to define markets and support decision making. Students will use industry cases to design prototypes and methodical procedures to be used as delivery mechanisms intended for understanding a firm’s internal strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis on the design phase of systems analysis projects will be included.

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end-users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. This course will prepare you for the VMware Certified Professional Certification Exam.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students will learn how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the Linux operating system. Students will learn the various kinds of Linux distros, how to download, install, and access the Linux command line interface, and various other system administration tasks. Students will take weekly exams to reinforce their mixed media learning experiences. They will also take an experience-based final examination that emphasizes skills demonstration rather than concept memorization.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

This course prepares students to become advanced penetration testers and security auditors using an optimized Linux distribution built for security researchers. Students will use a variety of tools designed for a wide array of information security tasks including information gathering, vulnerability analysis, password attacks, stress and penetration testing, digital forensics and malware analysis. The course is intended to train future security professionals and IT administrators by using an all-in-one solution to test the security of networks and systems. The course also teaches risk mitigation strategies, penetration testing standards, and Linux configuration details.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1393

This course is an introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Other topics include identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures, as well as the importance of appropriate planning, policies, and controls. This course will prepare students to successfully take and pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1352

Microsoft Windows 10 Certification 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices. Students master configuration or support for Windows
10 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. Also, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course are the following: install and upgrade to Windows 10, configure access to resources, configure remote access and mobility, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options.

Microsoft Certification 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-740 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to install and configure Windows Server 2016. This course will offer an in-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, including installation, local and remote management, file and storage services, Hyper-V virtualization, and high availability. You will also get hands-on experience working with Microsoft’s newest server features including Storage Spaces Direct, PowerShell Direct, Nano Server, and Windows containers. Throughout the course, live virtual machine labs based on the hands-On projects within the readings let you experience firsthand the processes involved in Windows Server 2016 configuration and management.

Microsoft Certification 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-741 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to administer networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. This course provides familiarity with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as deploying remote access solutions such as VPN and RADIUS. Students will also gain experience managing DFS and branch cache solutions, configuring high-performance network features and functionality, and implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
Prerequisite: ITMT3314

Microsoft Certification 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-742 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to manage identities using the functionalities in Windows Server 2016. This course will provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) as well as implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Students will also become familiar with implementing and managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS), Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), and Web Application Proxy.

Introduction to Cybersecurity provides an introductory study of cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies. Fundamental topics covered include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, wireless network security, cryptography, defense in depth security strategy, information security policy, and security management. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

This course will review security mechanisms for protecting information in computer systems and networks. Includes cryptography and its applications to security services in distributed systems, the mathematics of cryptography, access control, protection models, security policies, and design of secure systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection.

This course is designed to immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure information systems. The student will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience with essential security systems, and become prepared to succeed on the Certified Ethical Hacker certification from EC-Council. This course covers a plethora of offensive security topics ranging from how perimeter defenses work, to scanning and attacking simulated networks. A wide variety of tools, viruses, and malware is presented in the course providing a complete understanding of the tactics and tools used by hackers. By gaining a thorough understanding of how hackers operate, the student will learn how to set up strong countermeasures and defensive systems to protect an organization’s critical infrastructure and information.

This course concentrates on the process of database design. Students will understand how to plan, analyze, implement, and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS). Students will use relational DBMS software to store, access and manage data and learn how to utilize the information to facilitate decision-making. Students learn how to incorporate business management and network management principals to support organizational goals. Problem resolution in an enterprise environment is emphasized.

The Security and Risk Management domain entails the identification of an organization’s information assets and the development of documentation implementation and update of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Management tools such as data classification, risk assessments, and risk analysis are used to identify threats, classify assets, and to rate their vulnerabilities so that effective security measures and controls can be implemented.
Prerequisite: ITSY 1300

This course covers asset security best practices including classification techniques and asset security ownership. A student will explore privacy protection considerations, including data remanence and collection limitations. Students will learn about best practices for media, hardware, and personnel retention, and techniques for determining the most appropriate data security controls like scoping, tailoring and cryptography. A student will gain a deep understanding of information classification categories, how they apply to various information types, what is required to ensure that the data is protected while at rest, in use and in motion. The student will understand how data classification assists with the identification of critical assets and how to determine the appropriate level of security controls necessary to protect that data. This Asset Security Course provides the student with the framework and policies, concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to establish criteria for the protection of information assets and to assess the effectiveness of that protection. It includes issues of data ownership, retention and destruction, and privacy issues. It also emphasizes the power of administrative, technical and physical controls required for the effective protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of information assets.

This course is one of three tactical-level cybersecurity courses. In Security Engineering, students will learn how to design the implementation and monitoring of information technology assets. Other topics include those controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

Communications & Network Security pertains to the security management and risk assessment of a network, computer system, and overall environment. To thwart attacks and keep information secure, it is essential for security professionals to fully understand all aspects of secure communication protocols, authentication protocols, and the steps necessary to identify system vulnerabilities and how to develop and implement mitigation strategies to secure the network devices. One of the primary activities within communication & network security is detecting and responding to security-related incidents. In this course, you’ll learn about network device discovery, port scanning, fingerprinting, web application scanning, wireless scanning, and the utilization of network monitoring tools. This course also covers how to use vulnerability scanning tools to detect potential vulnerabilities and tools and tactics used to mitigate the attack surfaces within the network.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

The course covers how and why decisions to manage scarce resources are made and how they affect one another in the economy. Topics include consumer and producer behavior, the nature of supply and demand, the different kinds of markets and how they function, and the welfare outcomes of consumers and producers.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include an exploration of business writing and practices. Topics include instructional business writing, informative business writing, persuasive business writing, and transactional business writing, with an emphasis on pathos, ethos, and logos persuasion techniques.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

The MATH2305 course provides information technology students a deeper understanding of base 2 (binary), base 8 (octal), and base 16 (hexadecimal) numbering systems to be able to have a better understanding of conversions for network and security to include hashing and cryptography.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course aids students with the practice of speech communication in professional situations. Topics include applying for a career and negotiation of salary and benefits, as well as proper interviewing techniques and professional writing methods within a business environment.

The course examines the use of technology in organizational settings by providing a basic understanding of information systems and the management decision making involved. Topics include use and control of information; acquiring and maintaining a competitive edge and how technology impacts individuals, organizations, and society. Students will also register and join the SAP Community Network (SCN), navigate the various SAP applications used in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

This course is part two in a series of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program CCNA Track. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You will also earn a Networking Academy badge for completing this course.

This hands-on course begins by preparing the student for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. The student will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). In addition, the student will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, and foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315

This is the third course of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315, ITCC2325

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. This hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software components of the modern personal computer workstation. Lectures, lab projects, and assignments reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes introduction to the personal computer, safe lab procedures and tool use, step-by-step computer assembly, basics of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, fundamental operating systems, fundamental laptops and portable devices, fundamental printers and scanners, fundamental networks, fundamental security, communication skills, advanced personal computers, advanced operating systems, advanced laptops and portable devices, advanced printers and scanners, advanced networks and advanced security.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students are introduced to basic networking concepts, terminology and essential tasks involved in network support and administration. Other topics include a detailed nomenclature of terms and concepts used in networking systems, an introduction to the OSI model, basic subnetting, and other related topics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to successfully take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification test.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1347 and CPMT 1348, or CPMT 1351

The introductory certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

The intermediate certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the intermediate category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications currently include but are not limited Cisco CCNA and other needed certifications as determined by industry. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

This course is intended to introduce broad concepts in information technology project management as it relates to the systems
development life cycle in modern information technology operations. The course will start with the definition of a project and the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and cost concerning the quality of outcomes. Students will also learn how to plan, schedule, cost, and manage an information technology project from beginning to end.

The advanced certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to Microsoft MCSA, Cisco CCNA, EC Council CEH, ISC2 SSCP. The goal of this course is to provide students one of the advanced certifications offered by Hallmark University in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification process.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In Introduction to Programming, students will study the three major types of programming languages: assembled, compiled, and interpreted. Most of the focus of the course, however, and all of the hands-on exercises, are aimed at developing, debugging, and successfully testing partial and complete programs in Python. Other topics include the history of various programming languages including Python, programming techniques used by industry today. Students will have to solve a problem by writing, debugging and finally completing a fully functional program written in Python.

The course examines management strategies and implications for current and emerging technologies and their application in real-world business settings. Students in this course are presented with concepts in the management of IT Convergent Networks delivering Voice & Data, Data & Video Imaging, Voice over Data Internet Protocols, IP Telephony Architecture, Topologies, and Security and their potential application to an existing or emerging business environment.

This course concentrates on the process of database design. Students will understand how to plan, analyze, implement, and maintain Database Management Systems (DBMS). Students will use relational DBMS software to store, access and manage data and learn how to utilize the information to facilitate decision-making. Students learn how to incorporate business management and network management principals to support organizational goals. Problem resolution in an enterprise environment is emphasized.

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end-users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. This course will prepare you for the VMware Certified Professional Certification Exam.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students will learn how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the Linux operating system. Students will learn the various kinds of Linux distros, how to download, install, and access the Linux command line interface, and various other system administration tasks. Students will take weekly exams to reinforce their mixed media learning experiences. They will also take an experience-based final examination that emphasizes skills demonstration rather than concept memorization.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

This course prepares students to become advanced penetration testers and security auditors using an optimized Linux distribution built for security researchers. Students will use a variety of tools designed for a wide array of information security tasks including information gathering, vulnerability analysis, password attacks, stress and penetration testing, digital forensics and malware analysis. The course is intended to train future security professionals and IT administrators by using an all-in-one solution to test the security of networks and systems. The course also teaches risk mitigation strategies, penetration testing standards, and Linux configuration details.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1393

This course is an introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Other topics include identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures, as well as the importance of appropriate planning, policies, and controls. This course will prepare students to successfully take and pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1352

Microsoft Windows 10 Certification 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices. Students master configuration or support for Windows
10 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. Also, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills required to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 10-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this course are the following: install and upgrade to Windows 10, configure access to resources, configure remote access and mobility, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options.

Microsoft Certification 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-740 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to install and configure Windows Server 2016. This course will offer an in-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, including installation, local and remote management, file and storage services, Hyper-V virtualization, and high availability. You will also get hands-on experience working with Microsoft’s newest server features including Storage Spaces Direct, PowerShell Direct, Nano Server, and Windows containers. Throughout the course, live virtual machine labs based on the hands-On projects within the readings let you experience firsthand the processes involved in Windows Server 2016 configuration and management.

Microsoft Certification 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016. This course is one in a series of three courses designed to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 2016 certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of the 70-741 certification exam objectives and focuses on the skills you need to administer networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. This course provides familiarity with implementing and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as deploying remote access solutions such as VPN and RADIUS. Students will also gain experience managing DFS and branch cache solutions, configuring high-performance network features and functionality, and implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
Prerequisite: ITMT3314

Introduction to Cybersecurity provides an introductory study of cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies. Fundamental topics covered include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, wireless network security, cryptography, defense in depth security strategy, information security policy, and security management. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

This course will review security mechanisms for protecting information in computer systems and networks. Includes cryptography and its applications to security services in distributed systems, the mathematics of cryptography, access control, protection models, security policies, and design of secure systems, firewalls, and intrusion detection.

This course is designed to immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure information systems. The student will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience with essential security systems, and become prepared to succeed on the Certified Ethical Hacker certification from EC-Council. This course covers a plethora of offensive security topics ranging from how perimeter defenses work, to scanning and attacking simulated networks. A wide variety of tools, viruses, and malware is presented in the course providing a complete understanding of the tactics and tools used by hackers. By gaining a thorough understanding of how hackers operate, the student will learn how to set up strong countermeasures and defensive systems to protect an organization’s critical infrastructure and information.

The Security and Risk Management domain entails the identification of an organization’s information assets and the development of documentation implementation and update of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Management tools such as data classification, risk assessments, and risk analysis are used to identify threats, classify assets, and to rate their vulnerabilities so that effective security measures and controls can be implemented.
Prerequisite: ITSY 1300

This course covers asset security best practices including classification techniques and asset security ownership. A student will explore privacy protection considerations, including data remanence and collection limitations. Students will learn about best practices for media, hardware, and personnel retention, and techniques for determining the most appropriate data security controls like scoping, tailoring and cryptography. A student will gain a deep understanding of information classification categories, how they apply to various information types, what is required to ensure that the data is protected while at rest, in use and in motion. The student will understand how data classification assists with the identification of critical assets and how to determine the appropriate level of security controls necessary to protect that data. This Asset Security Course provides the student with the framework and policies, concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to establish criteria for the protection of information assets and to assess the effectiveness of that protection. It includes issues of data ownership, retention and destruction, and privacy issues. It also emphasizes the power of administrative, technical and physical controls required for the effective protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of information assets.

This course is one of three tactical-level cybersecurity courses. In Security Engineering, students will learn how to design the implementation and monitoring of information technology assets. Other topics include those controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

Communications & Network Security pertains to the security management and risk assessment of a network, computer system, and overall environment. To thwart attacks and keep information secure, it is essential for security professionals to fully understand all aspects of secure communication protocols, authentication protocols, and the steps necessary to identify system vulnerabilities and how to develop and implement mitigation strategies to secure the network devices. One of the primary activities within communication & network security is detecting and responding to security-related incidents. In this course, you’ll learn about network device discovery, port scanning, fingerprinting, web application scanning, wireless scanning, and the utilization of network monitoring tools. This course also covers how to use vulnerability scanning tools to detect potential vulnerabilities and tools and tactics used to mitigate the attack surfaces within the network.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

Identity and access management (IAM) is at the heart of security management and is key to maintaining a
secure environment. Compromising identity is the main aim of most attacks on data confidentiality. In this
course, you’ll learn about physical and logical access control, the proper management of identity and
identification of the identity lifecycle, and attacks to access control and their mitigation. You’ll also learn
about the design and components of network systems, how to implement secure systems, and how to
mitigate common attacks. Identity and access management deals with how users within an organization are given an identity – and how it is protected, including saving critical applications, data, and systems from unauthorized access while managing the identities and access rights of people both inside and outside the organization. Identity and access management has to do with the efficiency and effectiveness of controls. Are the controls doing the right thing in an intelligent way? How can we align these controls with the business processes for a mature solution?
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4321

This course is one of three tactical-level cybersecurity courses and concludes the cybersecurity track. Security Assessment and Testing covers the techniques used to manage the risks involved in developing, producing, operating, and sustaining systems and capabilities. In this course students will learn to develop assessment and testing strategies, test security controls, evaluate testing outputs and attack or defend the vulnerabilities in security architecture.
Prerequisite: CYSEC 4322, CYSEC 4325, and ITNW 2394

This course shall include an introductory survey of the discipline of political science. Topics include the Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties, politics and the media, Congress, and the Presidency. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

The MATH2305 course provides information technology students a deeper understanding of base 2 (binary), base 8 (octal), and base 16 (hexadecimal) numbering systems to be able to have a better understanding of conversions for network and security to include hashing and cryptography.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course is part two in a series of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program CCNA Track. This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You will also earn a Networking Academy badge for completing this course.

This hands-on course begins by preparing the student for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. The student will even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). In addition, the student will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, and foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315

This is the third course of three courses in the Cisco Networking Academy program. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Prerequisite: ITCC1315, ITCC2325

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In Introduction to Programming, students will study the three major types of programming languages: assembled, compiled, and interpreted. Most of the focus of the course, however, and all of the hands-on exercises, are aimed at developing, debugging, and successfully testing partial and complete programs in Python. Other topics include the history of various programming languages including Python, programming techniques used by industry today. Students will have to solve a problem by writing, debugging and finally completing a fully functional program written in Python.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. This hands-on course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software components of the modern personal computer workstation. Lectures, lab projects, and assignments reinforce skills as they are learned. Specific topic coverage includes introduction to the personal computer, safe lab procedures and tool use, step-by-step computer assembly, basics of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, fundamental operating systems, fundamental laptops and portable devices, fundamental printers and scanners, fundamental networks, fundamental security, communication skills, advanced personal computers, advanced operating systems, advanced laptops and portable devices, advanced printers and scanners, advanced networks and advanced security.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students are introduced to basic networking concepts, terminology and essential tasks involved in network support and administration. Other topics include a detailed nomenclature of terms and concepts used in networking systems, an introduction to the OSI model, basic subnetting, and other related topics. Students who complete this course will be prepared to successfully take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification test.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1347 and CPMT 1348, or CPMT 1351

The introductory certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the introductory category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications include but are not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

The intermediate certifications course provides the students the opportunity to select and complete one of the many certifications that fall into the intermediate category to meet industry requirements and needs. Certifications currently include but are not limited Cisco CCNA and other needed certifications as determined by industry. This goal of this course is to provide students with at least one introductory certification in a comprehensive class devoted to the certification proves.

Introduction to Cybersecurity provides an introductory study of cybersecurity terminology, principles, and technologies. Fundamental topics covered include cyber threats and vulnerabilities, information security frameworks, network infrastructure security, wireless network security, cryptography, defense in depth security strategy, information security policy, and security management. The goal is to develop a foundation for further study in cybersecurity.

Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers. This course will prepare you for the VMware Certified Professional Certification Exam.

This course is part of a series of Core IT courses essential to every degree path at Hallmark. In this course, students will learn how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the Linux operating system. Students will learn the various kinds of Linux distros, how to download, install, and access the Linux command line interface, and various other system administration tasks. Students will take weekly exams to reinforce their mixed media learning experiences. They will also take an experience-based final examination that emphasizes skills demonstration rather than concept memorization.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

This course prepares students to become advanced penetration testers and security auditors using an optimized Linux distribution built for security researchers. Students will use a variety of tools designed for a wide array of information security tasks including information gathering, vulnerability analysis, password attacks, stress and penetration testing, digital forensics and malware analysis. The course is intended to train future security professionals and IT administrators by using an all-in-one solution to test the security of networks and systems. The course also teaches risk mitigation strategies, penetration testing standards, and Linux configuration details.
Prerequisite: ITNW 1393

This course is designed to aid students in the development of critical-thinking skills needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve typical issues encountered by end-users of workstations. These skills will prepare students to complete tasks associated with helpdesk and technical customer service. Also, this course will include an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a popular and complex business application.

This course is an introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Other topics include identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures, as well as the importance of appropriate planning, policies, and controls. This course will prepare students to successfully take and pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification Exam.
Prerequisite: CPMT 1352

This course is designed to teach students about the structure and function of the human body, emphasizing an introduction to anatomy and physiology; biological chemistry organization; cellular biology; tissue levels; bone structures; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

This course is designed to teach students about the structure and function of the human body emphasizing blood; growth; development; genetics; special senses; and the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urogenital and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2401

This course includes the study of the principles of microbiology, including the metabolism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes. The course will also examine the interactions of microbes with each other, their hosts, and the environment.

The course shall include an introductory study of the writing process. Topics include research, drafting, revising, peer editing, and proper citation. There will be an emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Additionally, this course will introduce effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course is critical in introducing students to Hallmark University’s Character Education Program (HCEP) and Hallmark’s Seven Character traits that serve as the foundation of a student’s personal and professional journey at Hallmark. Students will be introduced to Kohlberg/Rest’s Stages of Moral Development and how this model impacts their beliefs, judgments, and decision-making framework. Students will complete the Defining Issues Test, Version 2 (DIT2) at the beginning of the course. Students will weigh their values, morals, and ethical foundations, considering their own character development and understanding based Kohlberg/Rest’s framework. They will connect how their character informs and moral development influences judgments and decision-making processes. Students will also be introduced to the Career Services Policy. This is a required course and transfer credits will not be accepted as a substitute.

This course shall include a study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.

This course will help the student understand and apply the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Pertinent research will be reviewed to demonstrate the effectiveness of EI in various settings. Additionally, the student will understand their EI profile and develop a plan to improve their EI strengths.

This course shall be an introduction to lifespan and growth. Topics shall include human development, patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire lifespan. Students will develop vital collaborative and individual oral and written communication skills through regular activities that involve group analysis, discussion, and synthesis of purpose.

This course shall include theories and practices of communication including the verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Topics include listening and communication in interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will also learn the components of delivering a speech and how to construct and present informative and persuasive speeches.

This course is designed to provide a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology for students entering health professions programs. The course provides students with an overview of pharmacology with an emphasis on its applications within the context of the physiological, psycho/social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients. It explores indications, modes of action, effects, contraindications and interactions for selected drugs. Specific responsibilities related to drug administration are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN2510 and HPRS1425, concurrent registration with HPRS1337

Designed to provide an in-depth study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Emphasis is on interrelationships among organ systems in deviations from homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology. Course topics include the etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, and complications of commonly occurring diseases and their management.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN1505, concurrent registration with BSN2510

This course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment utilizing the skills of history taking, interview techniques, communications, physical, and psychosocial. Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN2510 and HPRS1425; concurrent registration with HPRS1402

Emphasizes the differences in cultural beliefs about health and illness, and models for cross-cultural health and communications. The course help students and professionals learn effective ways to implement health promotion programs and program evaluation across cultures.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN2530, Concurrent registration with BSN3510

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, tools, and evidence-based approaches that they need to promote health and prevent diseases. The course explores nutritional concepts and presents the learner with an application of these important topics within the public health and communities.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 3720, Concurrent registration with BSN 3530

This course examines classical knowledge of leadership theory and time-honored best practices of industry leaders to a health organization context. Applications of theoretical concepts, such as organizational culture, cultural competency, ethical frameworks and moral practices will be discussed. Students will learn organizational theory, management, and supervision strategies.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with BSN 4315

Learners will be exposed to the foundational knowledge to integrate informatics principles into practice. The course focuses on knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing, generation, dissemination, and feedback. The student will understand informatics and the way in which it supports the healthcare practices, education, administration, and research. Applications of concepts in Bioinformatics, transitional technologies, social media and mobile health.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 4520, Concurrent registration with BSN 4535

This course is an introduction to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of client-centered care, client safety advocate, a member of the healthcare team, and a member of the profession. Topics included are fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of the profession of nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps to manage the client and family through these issues. Emphasis is on the knowledge base, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Concepts of society, client/family, health and nursing roles are incorporated into the coursework.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program

This course is a continuation of the Foundation of Nursing Care. Students are introduced to basic nursing knowledge and skills, including dependent, independent, and interdependent functions of the nurse. This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the following concepts: Quality and Safety for Nurses (QSEN) Initiative incorporating client-centered care, teamwork, and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, and informatics; the nursing process; and the Categories of Client Needs. Nursing care plans with the full incorporation of the nursing process will be thoroughly examined.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN1505, Concurrent registration with HPRS1425

This course is the application of evidence-based nursing knowledge focusing on medical-surgical nursing. Integration of nursing process, physiological and pathological concepts used to address complex and multi-system health needs of adults and the elderly who are experiencing selected complex health alterations. Topics include the nursing management of clients experiencing selected complex health alterations. The course will include direct patient care, clinical simulation of various kinds, use of realist patient scenarios, and critical thinking activities.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN3510 and HPRS2435

This course provides relevant instructional learning experiences for nurses in providing care to the childbearing family during preconception, prenatal, antepartum, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods in a variety of settings. Health issues relating to growth and development are explored. The role of the nurse in health promotion and disease prevention for childbearing and childrearing families is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in HPRS1402 and HPRS1337

This course provides both didactic and clinical experiences in nursing management of infants, children, and adolescents with acute, chronic and life-threatening conditions. It incorporates concepts of family-centered care, teamwork, and collaboration, patient safety, quality improvement, and informatics, utilizing an evidence-based practice approach.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 2530, Concurrent registration with HPRS 2435

This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 and focuses on theoretical, physiological and pathological concepts used to address complex and multi-system health needs of adults and the elderly who are experiencing selected complex health alterations. Additionally, the course will include the care of the critically ill as well as concepts of emergency care and disaster planning.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN2720

This course focuses on the study of behavioral patterns considered to be deviations from normal. Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathy, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. The course is designed to provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to function within the three roles of nursing (providing of care, manager/coordinator of care, member of profession) when working with clients/families across the lifespan, to promote psychosocial/spiritual well-being and/or to work with client/families experiencing problems with psychosocial/spiritual harmony.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 3720, Concurrent registration with HPRS 1335

This course place emphasis on the use of nursing process to prevent illness and disease management within the population and community focusing on individuals, families, groups, and communities. The course assists the student to understand, recognize, and analyze the inter-relationship between epidemiology, communicable diseases, and environmental health and safety. The impacts of political, economic, social, environmental, and cultural concerns on the health of populations are thoroughly examined.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 3530 and HPRS 1335, Concurrent registration with BSN 3455

This course emphasizes the importance and application of nursing research and scholarship for evidence-based nursing practice. The elements of the research process are utilized to appraise and translate scientific evidence to solve nursing practice issues. Focuses on critical thinking and writing skills that enable the student to develop competencies as a consumer of research, and sharing evidence of best practices with the inter-professional team.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 3520 and HPRS 1335, Concurrent registration with BSN 3540

This course focuses on the principles and clinical application, and mechanisms of action of drug groups used in altered states of physiological function. It bridges basic pharmacology knowledge and clinical nursing. The student will learn about Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Students will be introduced to clinical pharmacology following an organ system approach; covering the major classes of therapeutically relevant drugs and how they work at the molecular and cellular levels. Application of nursing process to pharmacological mechanisms, critical drug therapy, and patient education will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 3540 and BSN 3455, Concurrent registration with HPRS 2450

This course provides a foundation for nursing practice with older adults across the spectrum of health, illness, and care settings. The more subtle presentation of disease and the importance of functional and geriatric-specific assessment tools, as well as an interdisciplinary approach to care, is thoroughly discussed. There is an emphasis in this course on early recognition of the geriatric syndromes, preventing a downward spiral of disability, and facilitating function and quality of life for the older adult. ANA Gerontological Standards of Care, Institute of Medicine (IOM), and QSEN recommendations for improvements in quality and safety provide the framework for this course. Nurses completing this course will be able to incorporate Best Practices for managing pain, falls, delirium, dementia, malnutrition, incontinence, and polypharmacy when caring for older adults.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 4315 and HPRS 2450

This course focuses on the use of nursing process and previously learned nursing knowledge and skills into proper-clinical prioritization, critical management of care, appropriate assignment and supervision of care in various cases and scenarios. This will include collaboration with interprofessional healthcare members, ethical principles, legal scope of practice, and effective nursing management of care for various patients with regards to place, diagnosis, and critical status.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 4520, Concurrent registration with HPRS 1435

This course builds on all the previous learning related to comprehensive and effective nursing care for clients. Review of all previous courses and exploration of concepts learned about the role of the nursing profession. Promotion and integration of all learning outcomes will be thoroughly explored. Students engage in self-directed and supervised study to enhance their nursing skills. Students demonstrate critical thinking in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans of care. Students integrate principles of advocacy, collaboration, coordination and evidence-based care to meet the complex needs of clients during clinical experiences.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in BSN 4535 and HPRS 1435