Catalog hiu 2013 revised by Javier Garcia

HUMBOLDT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE UNIVERSITY

CATALOG REACH US ON THE WEB AT:

www.hiuniversity.com

4000 W. Flagler Street, Fifth Floor Miami, Florida 33134 Telephone: 305.448.7454 Fax: 305.476.8430 EMAIL: info@hiuniversity.com

April 2013 Volume I

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………………………....................................... 3-4 Statement of Ownership, Mission Statement, Philosophy, English Disclaimer, Facilities, Virtual Library, , Licensure DISTANCE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT…………………………………………………………........

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STUDENT SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-8 Job Placement Assistance, Advising, Drug Prevention Program, Grievance Policy ADMISSIONS POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-10 Entrance Requirement, Placement Test, Transfer Students, Transferability of Credits, Definition of Credit FINANCIAL INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………….. Financial Obligation, Tuition and Fees, Refund Policy

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES………………………………………………………………………

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES………………………………………………………………………………… Credit for Previous Training, Internal Transfer, Withdrawal from Courses, Withdrawal from the University, Suspension, Attendance, Make Up Work, Student Conduct, Freedom of Information Act, Copyright

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………… Course Numbering System, Grading, Standards of Academic Progress, Instructor/student Ratio, Transfer and Readmitted Students, Reinstatement, Requirement for Graduation, Graduation with Honors, Reservation as to Program Changes

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY…………………………………………………………………………………………. Undergraduate, Graduate

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS………………………………………………………………………………………. Undergraduate, Graduate

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UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL……………………………………………………………………………………. Administrative, Faculty

CLASS SCHEDULES………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65

GENERAL INFORMATION OWNERSHIP Humboldt International University is a d/b/a of Alexander Humboldt University LLC; an online University founded in 2012 to offer educational degree opportunities in Business and Management curriculum in an affordable and flexible way. The Principal managing member is German Prieto. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/MISSION The mission of Humboldt International University is to offer quality educational services in suitable virtual environments in order to meet the learning needs of students through the development and implementation of appropriate technologies. We encourage and support innovation and creativity, utilizing technology as the backbone of our content delivery. We foster an environment conducive to quality learning experiences through a problem solving model and a competency based approach, coupled with the academic and practical training that enables students to achieve their professional goals. PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of Humboldt International University is to establish a space of excellence for the development of the proper attitudes needed to respond to the challenges posed by the new social and technological dynamics. Our future work is focused on networking with other autonomous institutions so as to create a synergy to provide better educational services to more students in the global environment taking into account regional needs. COURSES TAUGHT IN LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH Humboldt International University offers courses in Spanish and in English. COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Humboldt International University business/headquarters office is located at 4000 W. Flagler Street, Fifth Floor, Miami, Florida 33134, Telephone: 305.448.7454, Fax: 305.476.8430 and EMAIL: info@hiuniversity.com. The University is a completely online delivery platform. The delivery is asynchronous and available 24 hours a day via a computer internet connection. Equipment consists of: Hardware, on site server, Disk space: 2 GB (min) RAM 500GB disk. Space for 100 concurrent users. Cloud Server with 8GB RAM, 4 vCPUs, 320GB disk, and 150 Mbps public network throughput. Software, Apache and PHP environments, MySQL database. VIRTUAL LIBRARY HUMBOLDT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY has partnered with the Library and 3

Information Resources Network, an online collection of library resources to accommodate distance learning students and faculty needs. The Virtual Library, with its collection of databases, is available to all students and faculty, at any time and from virtually any location where an Internet connection is available. The electronic libraries provide students with the required resources necessary to succeed in your class work. Custom collections by programs are created with other relevant publishers as: McGraw Hill, Cengage Learning, EBSCO Services, Springer, Ebrary and OCEANO. LICENSURE The University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684 DISTANCE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT The Distance Education Environment is composed of the Learning Educational Module, the Leaning Management System (Synchronous and Asynchronous Platforms) and the Administrative System. Students have access to the systems 365 days a year, 24 hours per day. To access the distance learning campus students and instructors require computers with internet access. Students will each get their own username and password to access the platform. The distance education environment is set up for maximum interaction between the students and their instructors. The minimum requirements to access the online courses are: Hardware • PC, Tablet Convertible or Laptop • PC Processor Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 2.4 GHz or faster processor. • Memory (RAM) 4 GB or more. • Hard Disk Drive 320 GB or larger; 7200 RPM spindle speed or better. • CD/DVD drive DVD+-R dual layer DVD (External drive acceptable). • Input/output Ports Minimum 1 USB 3.0 port recommended. • Wireless 802.11 a/g/n and/or • NIC/Ethernet Card 10/100/1000 Ethernet Card. • Printer OS Compatible. Software • Access to a computer system with a Macintosh OSx or Windows operating system (PC) installed. • A modem or other device capable of connecting to the Internet. It is possible to connect with a modem, but a high speed connection is strongly recommended. • An ISP (Internet Service Provider). 4

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An Internet browser installed on computer. A word processing software program, such as Microsoft Word. Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and save PDF files. Virus detection software that must be installed and kept up to date.

Programs will be conducted as follows a. Programs will be conducted through the linear progressive learning system organized in the platform, including: program guidelines, learning activities, portfolio, learning evaluation, using consulting and advisory synchronic periods of office hours, chat rooms, student services, technology management and software for synchronic and asynchronies communications. b. Students must take HIU1001 Mastering eLeanirng, as a prerequisite course. This course is an orientation on how to successfully take a course on line. They will develop functional skills on the use of the learning platform, time management, selflearning management and collaborative learning. c. The basic learning management system will be Moodle V.2. Moodle's basic structure is organized around courses. These are basically pages or areas within Moodle where instructional designers can present their learning resources and activities to students. They can have different layouts but they usually include a number of central sections where materials are displayed and side blocks where extra features or information are offered. This process will be supported by an extra synchronous platform (Elluminate) that will allow, at certain stages, a direct online contact among students and their instructor. d. Social constructionism is the core theory behind Moodle (Lev Vigostki). Social constructionism is based on the idea that people learn best when they are engaged in a social process of constructing knowledge through the act of constructing an artifact for others. e. Courses can include content for a single session or any other variants. They can be used by one instructor or shared by a group of instructors. Courses are organized into different categories. f. The learning model is focused on building transversal and disciplinarian competences and skills through a problem-solving model. g. Courses are designed so as to develop competencies and skills through the learning activities and units which are implemented as interaction processes between advisors, students, contents and educational resources. Outcomes for each activity, unit and course demonstrate the academic success of students. This instructional design ensures students personalized attention (15 student maximum per group) and permanent interaction between all the elements involved. h. The indicators that will allow us to measure student's satisfaction as well as quality feedback for HIU will be: evaluation, final and partial results, materials effectiveness, educational resources, interactions, instructor's involvement, curricula quality, student's engagement, feedback, course design, administrative and supporting services, flexibility and permanent access to technology. 5

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Students will have access to the platform and to their courses through an ID and a password assigned since during registration at HIU. Each student will have their individual page listing their courses as well as their grades. Students will have access to navigation, calendar, portfolio, evaluation, forums, questions, participants and messaging blocks, Students entering any course will find instructions to enable the development of learning activities and the generation of corresponding products. Facilitators (instructors) evaluate the product received and consequently assign a grade to the student or ask the student to perform new tasks to complete the learning product, establishing the interactions facilitator/student which allows the construction of knowledge, Asynchronous communication 24 hours 365 days is done through the Moodle Platform. Synchronous communication for the realization of tutorials, clarifying doubts, or workshops will be held in the Platform "Elluminate".

Procedures for distribution of materials o. Distribution of quality educational resources and materials is ensured through access from the learning platform to the digital library with peer review articles, eBooks, videos, audios and other educational materials. p. Library and Information Resources Network. The LIRN virtual library provides students with millions of peer-reviewed and full-text journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, e-books, podcasts, audio, and video resources to support their academic studies from Gale Cengage, ProQuest, EBSCO, CREDO Reference, eLibrary, and more, covering topics for General Education, Business, and Medical programs. q. Digital Oceano (Spanish) Digital products, accessible via the Internet, that have been created by Oceano Digital, which incorporates a large amount of information on Spanish regarding all area of knowledge. Examination and evaluation of student work r. Evaluation and assessment of learning is systematic and formative. Monitoring of students by advisors on delivering activities and participation in forums is done every day, and control of advisors on interactions with students is done by coordinators every week. Weekly reports are issued. Periodic evaluations are presented for each unit at the end of the course and semester for each student. The facilitators deliver the comments on the achievement of competencies by students. Timely response to students' Questions and Comments s. Communication between the participants in this learning process takes place via tools such as forums, portfolio, internal mail and chat rooms, t. Feedback to students is delivered within 72 hours, and answers to questions and doubts in 24 hours. 6

Record Keeping u. Record keeping is done by software package "Diamond D". This program performs the tracking, analyzing, and reporting of students records. The system manages: admissions, accounting, registrar, financial assistance, job placement among others. Technical Support v. Ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and data with mirrors on the cloud computing that allow their permanent and systematic updating. Technical support of the courses is conducted by website, phone and email and the staff follows each incident. Website with FAQs, tutorials and guidance on technical details of the operation of the tools and software. STUDENT SERVICES JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES Humboldt International University operates a job placement assistance office created to assist its students and graduates during their job seeking process. This office and the school faculty members join efforts to help students reach their employment goals. This is achieved by assisting students with the preparation of job-related documents and maintaining information about job offers. The job placement assistance services are always available for the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates. Although the University does not guarantee employment upon graduation, the success of this effort is highly important for the Institution. Job placement assistance services are offered at no charge. ADVISING SERVICES Students enrolling in Distance Education delivery programs are required to attend an advising session on-line. Advising sessions are by appointment. Please call the Admissions office to arrange the appointment time. DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM The University is committed to maintain and advertise a Drug Free Prevention Program, and to promote an environment free of drugs. Consequently, the University provides information about the laws applicable in the event of possession or distribution of illegal drugs, the consequences of abusing alcohol and the appropriate rehabilitation programs in the Miami Dade County area. Additional information available at: www.hiuniversity.com GRIEVANCE POLICY Humboldt International University has a grievance policy for students who feel that they are victims of discriminatory practices or sexual harassment. The grievance policy is also intended for students who are dissatisfied with any other academic or administrative 7

aspect of the school activities. To lodge a complaint, student must complete and submit to the Director of the School a “STUDENT GRIEVANCE FORM.” Immediately after the claim has been received, the Director of the School will initiate the appropriate investigation. The student(s) that has (have) lodged the claim will be informed about the progress of the investigation within seven (7) days from the day the claim has been received. Once the investigation has been completed, the complainant(s) will be notified about the final determination. If the complainer(s) is (are) not satisfied with the final decision, the complaint may be submitted to the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education at the following address: Commission for Independent Education Florida Department of Education 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Telephone: 1-888-224-6684 / 850-245-3200 A D M I S S I O N S P O LI C Y ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT Undergraduate Programs Associate Degree Programs Humboldt International University requires a high school diploma, domestic or international, or the equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) for admissions. Bachelor Degree Programs Humboldt International University requires a high school diploma, domestic or international, the equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) or an associate’s degree for admissions. Graduate Programs Master Degree Programs Humboldt International University requires a high school diploma, domestic or international, the equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and a Bachelor degree equivalent of an American Bachelor degree for admissions. Doctorate Degree Program Humboldt International University requires a high school diploma, domestic or international, the equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and a Master’s degree equivalent of an American Master’s degree for admissions. PLACEMENT TEST Humboldt International University has a mandatory placement test (Accuplacer test).

The placement test is developed by the College Board and used as an aid to determine the course placement of incoming students. Humboldt International University’s policy requires that the placement test be taken by everyone except the following: • Students who were awarded a degree (AA/AS, BA/BS, or higher) • Students who have completed college-level English and math courses but have no degree (official transcript must be provided) a minimum grade of C is required • Students who have taken the SAT test and have scores of greater than 500 in each of Writing, Verbal, and Math (scores must be provided and must be less than two years old) • ACT scores of 21 or higher in each area (scores must be provided and be less than two years old) All applicants must be 18 years old or older. Qualified applicants are accepted regardless of their race, color, sex, religious beliefs, physical handicap or national origin. The University offers special assistance to qualified handicapped applicants whenever possible or practical. To apply for admissions, the prospective applicant must make an appointment to meet (online or in person) with a University’s representative who will provide all the necessary information related to the University and the program of study under consideration. Applicants who wish to enroll must complete and submit an Enrollment Agreement to the Admissions Office. Applications are continually reviewed and an application for admission may be submitted at any time. Applicants are informed of their acceptance within three (3) business days after all required information is received and qualifications evaluated. TRANSFER AND/OR QUALIFIED STUDENTS Applicants who have been accepted at the University and who have taken courses at other Institutions and/or who have special qualifications or developed skills may apply for a transfer of credit hour(s) and/or evaluation of skills. Credit(s) may be accepted and/or granted toward the student’s academic program at the discretion of the University. A maximum of 25% of the courses required for the program will be accepted as transferred credits. TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS Students enrolling at Humboldt International University who intend to continue their education at other institutions after graduating or withdrawing from the University should be aware that other institutions have full discretion as to which credits will be accepted for transfer. Humboldt International University is not currently accredited and this might directly affect the transferability of credits to other institutions. It is up to the receiving institution to accept credits earned at our University.

DEFINITION OF A UNIT OF CREDIT Humboldt International University measures its programs in semester credit hours. Semester credits are awarded at a rate of one semester credit for 15 hours of lecture and one semester credit for 30 hours of laboratory. Courses are taught in 15 week terms. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Tuition must be paid on time according to the terms on the Enrollment Agreement. In case of extenuating circumstances, the student should consult the School Director. TUITION AND FEES Tuition and fees are as follows: Registration fee

$150

Undergraduate

cost $230

per Credit Masters

cost

per $275

Credit Doctorate cost per $435 Credit Technology fee (each $150* term) * The technology fee of $150 per term covers e-learning materials, supplies, and online library. REFUND POLICY If a student decides to withdraw completely and officially from the University, he/she is expected to notify the Registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office prior to or upon the date of withdrawal from classes. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the student to fail courses unnecessarily. Tuition will be refunded in accordance with the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refund Policy. Tuition and books and supplies are charged on a TERM basis (also referred to as period of enrollment). The student is liable for only the current TERM and any prior balance. TERMINATION OF STUDENT: Students can be terminated on the following grounds: 1. Failure to comply with attendance and conduct policies. 2. Failure to maintain acceptable standards of progress. 3. Failure to pay tuition. REFUND POLICY Should a student be terminated or voluntarily cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule. 10

1. Student may cancel this enrollment by telephone, in person, on line, or in writing by email. 2. All monies will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the school or if the student cancels within three (3) business days (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after signing the enrollment agreement and making an initial payment. 3. Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee. 4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to the completion of the first calendar week (drop/add period as stated in the catalog) of instruction in a semester will result in a full refund of tuition and fees, less the registration fee. 5. Cancellation after completing the drop/add period will result in no refund of tuition or fees for the semester 6. For refund computation purposes, the last date of actual attendance by the student will be used as the termination date. 7. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice or date of determination. Date of determination will be within 14 days from last date of documented attendance. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES Full tuition payment is due upon admissions. The objective of the student Financial Assistance Program at Humboldt International University is to provide direct financial assistance to students via a payment plan who otherwise would be unable to attend the Institution due to insufficient funds to meet tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other educational expenses. The payment plan offered allows students to make monthly payments throughout their course of studies. Please speak to an admissions person for more information and how to apply for a payment plan. METHODS OF PAYMENT The student who applies for a financial assistance payment plan must speak with the admissions department representative and go over their individual payment options. Monthly payments of the balance will be distributed through the length of the academic semester for which the charges are due. The University accepts studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; payments in the form of cash, checks, money orders, bank transfers and debit or credit cards, and on line payment All student payments are due during the first ten days of the month or otherwise as agreed to with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative. Failing to meet the payments for two consecutive installments may result in administrative termination. A student who is delinquent in his/her financial obligations to the school will not be issued an academic transcript or diploma. 11

To collect delinquent accounts the administration will contact the student in writing requesting prompt cancellation of all monies owed to the Institution, reminding him/her that according to the school’s policies he/she may be suspended or even dismissed from the Institution due to this matter. If the student refuses to fulfill his/her obligations with the school, the University reserves the right to use collecting agencies and any other legal action that may be appropriate. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE Credits earned from previous education at an Institution may be transferred to the permanent record of students registered at Humboldt International University. A student must request that Institution to forward an official transcript to the Registrar’s Office which will be evaluated by the Academic Director or designee. Approval will be given for the number of credit hours already completed, based on the equivalency with the course associated with the student’s academic program. To evaluate credit course transferability, the student must first submit a written request and the supporting documents to support the request. This request should be submitted to the Registrar at any time during the week prior to or within the first week of class of the academic term. The student is expected to take the academic course under evaluation. The student will receive a written notice for the credit(s) allowed and the adjusted tuition and program length within five (5) days. The maximum number of credits that may be accepted and/or granted will be not greater than 25% of the total number of credits hours corresponding to the student’s academic program. The University neither guarantees nor implies that other Institutions will accept the credits earned at Humboldt International University. Each Institution has its own policies, which rule the acceptance of credits from other Institutions. No credits will be granted for academic courses that have received a grade lower than a “C. In the event that credits are not accepted, the student has the right to appeal in writing to the Director of the School within one week of denial; he/she will review the transcript and make a final determination within five (5) business days. INTERNAL TRANSFER A student wishing to transfer from the original program to another must notify the Registrar’s Office of his/her intention. An evaluation of the student performance record is made and all the credit hours already completed that are common to the new academic program are accepted. The student tuition and program length will be adjusted accordingly. The student will receive written notice of the credit(s) allowed, and the adjusted tuition and program length. The student will have to sign a new Enrollment Agreement reflecting the changes.

WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES A student desiring to withdraw from a course may do so without penalty during the add/drop period. Should a student withdraw after the add/drop period has ended, but before the beginning of the last month of classes, a grade of “W” will be given in that course. A student who does not comply with the withdrawal procedure will be considered as having failed that course. Consequently, a grade of “F” will be given. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES Humboldt International University reserves the right to withdraw courses due to low enrollments in a course or due to unexpected circumstances. If students are withdrawn from courses as a result of the administration adjustment, a full refund will be automatically granted. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY If a student decides to withdraw completely and officially from the University, he/she is expected to notify the Registrar’s Office prior to or upon the date of withdrawal from classes. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the student to fail courses unnecessarily. Tuition will be refunded in accordance with the University’s Refund Policy. SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY Humboldt International University reserves the right to suspend or dismiss from the University any student at any time for misconduct or any other behavior not considered to be in the best interest of the student body of the University. Students may also be suspended or dismissed from the University for excessive absences (more than 10% of the total program hours), unsatisfactory academic progress or non-payment during two (2) consecutive installments. A student who has been suspended for any of the above reasons may apply in writing for re-admission to the University. Regardless of the reason for this disciplinary action, the suspended student may be re-admitted only at the discretion of the Director of the School. ATTENDANCE Attendance in all distance education courses is mandatory. All courses are offered in asynchronous learning format which means students may log in at any time to complete assignments. To be in attendance for the week, a student must complete assignments by the scheduled date. Please see the course syllabus for the assignments and due dates. Faculty may use forum, chats, assignments of learning activities, live discussion, etc. to prove student attendance. Students with ten percent (10%) or more unexcused absences at the end of an academic period will be placed on probation. A student who does not attend any of the classes for which he/she is registered in a term will be administratively withdrawn from the Institution. A student who has been absent due to mitigating circumstances should contact the faculty member and inform them of the expected return date. 13

Students placed on probation for attendance will have one (1) academic period in which to improve their cumulative attendance to not less than ninety percent (90%). Failure to do so may result in termination. Excused absences will be granted only for mitigating circumstances. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange with the instructor to make-up work missed because of class absences. MAKE UP WORK It is the responsibility of the student to make the necessary arrangements with the instructor(s) to make-up work missed because of class absences. The make-up work, for each course the student has missed, must be completed within two (2) weeks after the student has returned to class. Failure to comply with this matter will affect the grade(s) of the student. STUDENT CONDUCT All students are expected to comply with the legal and ethical standards of Humboldt International University. They must behave in a manner consistent with the best interest of the University and the other students. Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct will result in disciplinary action. Specific instances of misconduct include, but are not limited to, use and/or possession and/or distribution of illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages, cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to the University, forging or altering University’s documents and/or academic credentials, intentional destruction or damaging of the University’s property, or its affiliates, and theft of property from the University or other students. The University reserves the right to dismiss any student at any time for misconduct as described above. In this event, the refund policy will be applied as to the day the dismissal became effective. Other instances that also will result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, unsatisfactory work, excessive absences, foul language and lack of respect for the Instructor and other University personnel. The University also reserves the right to impose probation or suspension on a student for unsatisfactory conduct as described above. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT In accordance with Public Law 93-380, Section 438 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT, and Florida Statute s.229.782, students at Humboldt International University have the right to inspect their educational records, correct such records if warranted, and students are protected from release of information without written consent. All students’ records are open for inspection and review by the student unless he or she waives the right. Humboldt International University can have a student sign an all inclusive release form for records and other information, such as for prospective employers, or can have a student sign an individual release form for each request of information. This information will be released from the Director’s office of designee only, after the requestor has demonstrated a legitimate need to have such information. COPYRIGHT Copyright is legal protection for creative intellectual works, which is broadly interpreted to cover almost any expression of an idea. Text (including email and Web information), 14

graphics, arts, photographs, video and other media types, music, and software are examples of types of works protected by copyright. The creator of the work, or sometimes the person who hired the creator, is the initial copyright owner. Copyright infringement (or copyright violation) is the unauthorized or prohibited use of works covered by copyright law, in a way that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works It is against policy for any student, faculty, staff member, consultant, contractor or other worker at the University to copy, reproduce, share, or distribute any software, music, games, or movies on except as expressly permitted by a software license or with the written consent of the copyright holder or as otherwise permitted under federal law. Willful infringement may subject a student or employee to discipline and can impact the privilege to use information technology resources at the institution. Uploading or downloading works protected by copyright without the authority of the copyright owner is an infringement of the copyright owner's exclusive rights of reproduction and/or distribution. Even an innocent, unintentional infringement violates the law. Anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages for each work infringed and, if willful infringement is proven by the copyright owner, that amount may be increased for each work infringed. In addition, an infringer of a work may also be liable for the attorney's fees incurred by the copyright owner to enforce his or her rights. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information on United States copyright law, please consult the U.S. Copyright Office’s website at http://www.copyright.gov . PLAGIARISM Plagiarism (from the latin plagiarius, an abductor, and plagiarius, to steal) is defined by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Misconduct in Research as “ . . . the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit.” Unless authorized by their instructors, students are expected to do their own, original work on each assignment in each class. A student who recycles his or her course work from one class to another may face an allegation of academic dishonesty. An instructor who believes a student has committed an act of plagiarism should take appropriate action, which includes the issuing of a “penalty grade” for academic dishonesty.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Humboldt International University uses a seven digit alpha numeric course numbering system. The first three digits are letters that identify the type of course and the last four digits are numbers that represent the sequence in which they are taught. GRADING SYSTEM Students will be provided with a progress/grade report at the end of each semester. A copy of the report will be placed in the student’s permanent file maintained by the University. Students have online access to their grades immediately after they are posted on the Students are graded according to the following Grade Point Average (GPA) system: GRADE

POINT VALUE

A B C D F

4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0

DESCRIPTION EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE POOR FAILURE

NO. VALUE

90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 0 - 59

Grades not used in GPA computation: W CR S U FR

Withdrew Transferred/Tested Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Failed/Retaken STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Students are expected to meet specific standards of satisfactory academic progress while working toward a degree at the University. Students will be evaluated for academic progress at the end of each term. The satisfactory academic progress policy measures two factors: 1. Qualitative Measure (Cumulative GPA) Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher for all credit hours attempted to remain compliant with SAP Policy. This amounts to a “C” average. The grade of “W” has no effect on the student’s cumulative grade point average. 2. Quantitative Measure (Credit Hour Progression) You must complete at least 67% of credit hours attempted each semester to remain compliant with SAP Policy. Credit hour progression will be based on a cumulative total of 16

attempted hours to earned hours. For example, a student enrolls for 12 term credit hours the student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 8 term credit hours (12 x 67% = 8) for the term. Maximum Timeframe to Complete (150%) The maximum allowable timeframe for completing a degree is equal to 150% of the length of the program. For example, if you are pursuing a program that requires 100 credits for graduation, you would reach the maximum time frame at 150 credits attempted. The student will be withdrawn once it is determined that they have exceeded the allowable maximum time frame. If you are a transfer student, your accepted transfer coursework will be counted in the maximum timeframe. You can repeat a course, but the credits will also be applied toward the maximum timeframe. SAP Terminology “Attempted” means all credit hours for which a student is enrolled and has attended after the drop/add date for class enrollment. Successful completion of a course is defined as a passing grade. Grades of “W” (withdrawn), “D” and “F” (failing), are not considered successful completion. A grade of “I” (incomplete) is not considered to be successful completion until the course has been completed and the new grade has been officially received and recorded. A grade of “W” is given when a student drops from a course after it begins and they have attended. An Incomplete “I” is a temporary grade which may be given at the instructor’s discretion to a student when illness, necessary absence, or other reasons beyond the control of the student prevent completion of course requirements by the end of the academic term. Students will have two weeks from the term’s end date to complete course work. Otherwise, the grade will convert to an F. Transfer credits are counted toward the student’s current program count as both attempted and completed hours. The Institution does not provide for proficiency credits, non-credit courses, and remedial courses, therefore are not considered part of the students satisfactory academy progress. Repeat coursework The Institution allows a student to repeat a failed course once and allow only the last grade to count in the grade point average. A failed course is a course in which a student received a “D” or “F”. The policy does not remove the previous grade, but eliminates the effect of that grade on the cumulative GPA by removing it from the computation. The repeated course will be included in the attempted credit hours in calculating maximum timeframe to complete the course.

Categories of Academic Progress: 1. SAP Warning - A student will be placed on SAP Warning at the end of a term for which the satisfactory academic progress standards outlined above have not been met. This status is only available for students making satisfactory academic progress in the prior term. A SAP warning is valid for one term. If after one term the student is again meeting satisfactory academic progress, the student will be removed from SAP warning. 2. SAP Probation - A student will be placed on academic probation for not meeting the standards outlined above for a second consecutive payment period. A student may appeal this designation. The student appeal must include the reasons for which the student failed to meet SAP and what has changed that will allow the student to make SAP at the next evaluation. If the appeal is approved, the student will be allowed to remain on probation until the next payment period. As a result of a successful appeal, the student will be placed on an academic plan designed by an instructor that must be followed. If after one term, the student is again meeting satisfactory academic progress, the student will be removed from SAP probation. 3. Academic Suspension - A student will be placed on suspension for not meeting the academic standards outlined above after a term of probation and may result in withdrawal from the University. INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT RATIO The Institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Instructor/Student ratio for group / classroom will not exceed 1 to 25. TRANSFER AND READMITTED STUDENTS Transfer students from outside the institution will be evaluated qualitatively only on the work completed while at the school. Students transferring from one program to another within this school will have their GPA calculated on a cumulative basis, including all coursework attempted while at the institution. The quantitative requirement remains 67% for all students, but the maximum time frame is based on the number of credits the student must complete in the current program. REINSTATEMENT A student who has been suspended due to unsatisfactory academic progress may be reinstated at the beginning of the term following the one in which the student was on academic suspension. In this event, the student will be placed on academic probation during the term and must attain at least the required minimum academic progress. Failure to do so will result in student being dismissed from the University. REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION To be eligible for graduation, a student seeking graduation from any academic program, must have completed his/her full academic program as listed in the catalog within the corresponding time frame. In addition, the student must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (equivalent to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? grade average). Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations to the University, including tuition charges and other 18

expenses, before the end of the final term. Degree and Transcript will not be issued to any Graduate unless he/she has complied with his/her financial obligations. GRADUATION WITH HONORS Students who graduate from any of the academic programs and have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 and above are entitled to the appropriate honor designations. Graduates with a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.69 are honor with the distinction of “Cum Laude”. Those with a cumulative GPA between 3.70 and 3.89 are honor with the distinction of “Magna Cum Laude” and those who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.90 and higher are honor with the highest distinction of “Summa Cum Laude”. RESERVATION AS TO PROGRAMS AND CHANGES Humboldt International University reserves the right to modify its tuition and fees, withdraw courses and programs if registration falls below the required number or due to unforeseen circumstances. Course additions, deletions and changes are made to the academic programs periodically to keep them up-to-date. Consequently, specific course requirements may be changed according to the best interest of the students.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY GENERAL INFORMATION Humboldt International University offers a variety of academic programs designed to provide the education necessary to meet the demand for qualified supporting personnel in the Business and Industry areas.

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in: Marketing International Business Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Management Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in: Marketing International Business Entrepreneurship Masters of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in: Marketing International Business Entrepreneurship Masters of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership Doctor in Business Administration

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Associate of Science in Business program focuses on educating, training, and developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills to manage the ever-increasing complexities of business. The program will give a foundation on which to build a successful career in business and provide understanding of implementation of business functions in the local and international environment. This program offers a sequence of courses that provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as entry-level management trainee positions in the marketing and international business environment. The Associate of Science in Business (ASB) program is offered for those students whose career goals require a broad knowledge related to marketing and international business. All students will take coursework in the areas of finances, accounting, general business management, information technology, computer applications, and business law. In addition, students will choose an area of concentration that will provide the remaining courses in the major. The following describes each area of concentration. Marketing The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing background to prepare them for entry-level positions in business. International Business International Business is an important aspect of the business world today. This concentration equips graduates for employment in entry-level positions with companies engaged in international commerce. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: Credential awarded: Course Number HIU 1001

ENC 1101 ENC 1102 MGF 1213 MAC 1105 HUM 1030 ECO 2023 ECO 2013 QMB 1100 ACG 2021 ACG 2071

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Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) General Education (15 Credits) English Composition I English Composition II College Mathematics College Algebra Origin of Western Civilization Business Core (33 Credits) Principles of Economics (MICRO) Principles of Economics (MACRO) Basic Business Statistics Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting

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CGS 1100 GEB 1011 BUL 3130 FIN 3400 ISM 4011 MAN 4504 MAN 3583 QMB 3250 MAN 2727 MAN 2750 SBM 2000 MAR 2141 MAR 2320 MAR 2721

MAN 2604 GEB 2353 BUL 2261

Computer Applications for Business Principles of Business Business Law Financial Management Management Information Systems Operational Decisions Making Electives (Select 6 Credits) Project Management Statistics for Business Decisions Strategic Planning for Business Future: Projecting and Planning Small Business Management Marketing Concentration (9 Credits) International Marketing Advertising Marketing on the Internet OR International Business Concentration (9 Credits) International Management International Competitiveness International Business Law

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The Associate of Science IN Health Information Management Degree prepares students to be competent health information technicians. Graduates of this program will acquire the skills to manage health information data. Students will learn to maintain adequate and complete medical records, and they will be able to participate in cost-effective information processing. They will learn coding skills and obtain an understanding of the regulatory process and the revenue cycle. Students will learn to maintain health care data integrity through implementation of technology, such as electronic health records. The Associate in Science Health Information Management Degree program will prepare the students to perform information management services that directly impact the quality of patient care. These functions include organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; coding diseases, operations, procedures and therapies; maintaining and using health information indexes; creating disease data registries; facilitating storage and retrieval of health data; utilizing computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information. Graduates of the program may find employment in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, nursing homes, physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices, home health care, insurance companies, and health departments in various roles from technical support to supervision of day-to-day operations of the health information department. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: Credential awarded: Course Number HIU 1001

ENC 1101 ENC 1102 MGF 1213 MAC 1105 HUM 1030 HIM 2003 STA 2023 HIM 2120 HIM 2123 HIM 2275 HIM 2220 HIM 2228 HIM 2276 HIM 2500

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Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) General Education (15 Credits) English Composition I English Composition II College Mathematics College Algebra Origin of Western Civilization Health Information Core Courses (27 Credits) Health Information Management Statistical Methods Fundamentals of Health Information Technology Health Informatics Applications-Administrative, Financial, Clinical Project Management Medical Billing and Insurance Medical Coding I Medical Coding II Medical Reimbursement Management and Supervision in Health Information Management

Semester Credits 1.0

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

HCS 2537 BSC 1085 PHA 2110 HSC 2520 HSC 2200 HAS 2345

Health Core Courses (18 Credits) Medical Terminology Human Anatomy and Physiology Foundations of Pharmacology Medicine and Disease in Allied Health Community Health Leadership for Healthcare Executives

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The purpose of this program is to offer a technical training and a basic foundation in the most popular computer software applications as well as a general background in many computer concepts and techniques. Our graduates will be ready to apply for entry-level positions as system specialist, user support specialist, and computer information managers. The Associate in Science in Information Technology program provides students with the science of design, analysis and implementation of highly effective systems and can adapt it to convert it into a resource that adds significant value to the organization. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: Credential awarded: Course Number HIU 1001

ENC 1101 ENC 1102 MGF 1213 MAC 1105 HUM 1030 MHF 1302 CGS 1030 CIS 2325 CIS 2326 CIS 2327 COP 2513 COP 2514 CIS 3617 COP 2710 CIS 3616 CNT 3603 CTS 2823 CTS 3805 CAP 2930

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Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) General Education (15 Credits) English Composition I English Composition II College Mathematics College Algebra Origin of Western Civilization Core Courses (49 Credits) Mathematical Logic Principles of Information Technology Systems Analysis and Design Structured Systems Development Information Systems Project Management Programming Concepts Computer Science/Object Oriented Programming Knowledge Management Systems Database Design/Architecture Decisions Support Systems Computer and Network System Administration Internet Web Services Web Development Tools Special Topics/Seminars

Semester Credits 1.0

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 30.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The purpose of the Bachelor of Sciences in Business is to contribute to the education of students with a general knowledge of business and in specific areas of marketing, and international business to develop the necessary competencies and skills in order to be effective leaders in the business world today. There are three main concentrations in the BSB program: Marketing The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing background to prepare them for entry-level positions in business and government. International Business (IB) International business is an important aspect of the business world today. This concentration prepares graduates for employment in entry-level positions with companies engaged in international commerce. Entrepreneurship This concentration is intended for students who desire to improve their understanding of the business environment and the entrepreneurial issues related to a business or organization. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: 121 Credential awarded: Bachelor of Science Course Number HIU 1001

ENC 1101 ENC 1102 MGF 1213 MAC 1105 HUM 1030 ECO 2023 ECO 2013 MAS 1103 HUM 1450 PSY 3623 QMB 1100 CGS 1030 ACG 2021 ACG 2071 FIN 3010

Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) General Education (30 Credits) English Composition I English Composition II College Mathematics College Algebra Origin of Western Civilization Principles of Economics (MICRO) Principles of Economics (MACRO) Linear Algebra Humanities Social Basis of Behavior Core Courses (42 Credits) Basic Business Statistics Principles of Information Technology Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Corporate Finance

Semester Credits 1.0

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GEB 3373 ISM 4011 MGT 2050 BUL 3130 BUL 4445 MAN 3246 GEB 3890 MAR 3023 MAR 3500 MAN 3583 QMB 3250 MAN 2727 MAN 2750 CGS 3843 BUL 3360 MAN 3297 FIN 3761 MAN 3342 BTE 3068 MAR 2141 MAR 2320 MAR 2721 MAR 3503 MAR 3613 MAR 3140 MAR 4804 MKA 3930

MAN 2604 GEB 2353 BUL 2261 GEB 3361 GEB 3368 FIN 3602 MAN 3442 MKA 3930 ENT 3412 MAN 4802 SBM 2000 GEB 3364 ENT 4400

International Business Management Information Systems Principles of Management Business Law Ethical Role of the Manager Organizational Behavior Business Policy Marketing Principles and Application Operations Management Elective Courses (Select 24 Credits) Project Management Statistics for Business Decisions Strategic Planning for Business Future: Projecting and Planning Survey of e-Business Technology Business Associations Negotiation and Conflict Resolution E-business Financial Planning Supervisory Skills Principles of Business Education Marketing Concentration (24 Credits) International Marketing Advertising Marketing on the Internet Consumer Behavior Marketing Research Marketing Tools Marketing Strategy and Planning Special Topics Seminar International Business Concentration (24 Credits) International Management International Competitiveness International Business Law International Business Globalization and the Business Environment International Business Finance International Business Negotiations Special Topics/Seminar Entrepreneurship Concentration (24 Credits) Entrepreneurial Finance Entrepreneurship Small Business Management International Entrepreneurship Franchise Management

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LED 3000 ENT 4800 MKT 3210

Principles of Leadership Entrepreneurship Experience Productive Approaches to Relationship Selling

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GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Master of Business Administration program enables students to contribute to the business profession and fosters independent learning. Upon completion of this program, students are able to: • Evaluate an organization’s financial position through financial statement analysis and/or forecasting • Summarize and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations. • Apply selected methods of quantitative analysis to enhance business decisions. • Compare economic environments and markets and their impact on business Through a conceptual understanding, apply managerial leadership skills, marketing strategies and/or international business concepts, theory, and research to critically analyze and solve problems in unpredictable environments. The Master of Business Administration offers an intensive graduate program that educates students in theories and practices of the modern business world. The MBA program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession. MBA students complete general coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and business research methods. Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced business strategies and critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods. There are two concentrations in the MBA: Marketing The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing background to prepare them for positions in business and government. International Business (IB) International business is an important aspect of the business world today. This concentration prepares graduates for employment in positions with companies engaged in international commerce. Entrepreneurship This concentration analyzes business entrepreneurship in an entirely new way. It is designed to inspire and expand the way business challenges are approached and to offer a curriculum designed to hone the skills of those who are currently - or aspire to be - an entrepreneur. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: 40 Credential awarded: Masters of Science Course Number HIU 1001

Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) MBA Core Courses (27 Credits)

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FIN 5609 GEB 5368 GEB 5150 ACT 5200 ACT 5300 FIN 5010 ISM 5011 GEB 5890 MAN 5500

MAN 5604 GEB 5353 GEB 5361 BUL 5261 GEB 5364 GEB 5368 MAR 5141 MAN 5897

International Finance Global Business Creating New Ventures Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Corporate Finance Management Information Systems Business Policy Operations Management International Business Concentration (Select 12 Credits) International Management International Competitiveness International Business International Business Law International Entrepreneurship Globalization and the Business Environment International Marketing Executive MBA Capstone

MAR 5141 MAR 5320 MAR 5720 MAR 5503 MAR 5613 MAR 5734 MAR 5804 MAN 5897

Marketing Concentration (Select 12 Credits) International Marketing Advertising Marketing on the Internet Consumer Behavior Marketing Research Internet Marketing Management Marketing Strategy and Planning Executive MBA Capstone

MGT 5940 MKT 5955 ENT 5960 FIN 5970 ENT 5990 MAR 5320 MAN 5897

Entrepreneurship Concentration (Select 12 Credits) Entrepreneurship Law Internet Marketing and Social Networking Entrepreneurship/Venture Creation Entrepreneurship/Finance International Trade for Entrepreneurs Advertising Executive MBA Capstone

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MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP The purpose of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree is to enable students to acquire knowledge and develop competencies that will make them effective leaders at any level of an organization. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree prepares students to become leaders to serve in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic organizations. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to lead their organizations through complex changes in our global society by continually transforming their organizations through professional development and processes, and implementing strategic initiatives in order to maintain a competitive advantage. This degree program concentrates heavily on leader-follower interactions, cross-cultural communications, coaching, influencing, and team development, leading organizational changes, strategic thinking, project leadership, and behavioral motivation theories. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: 47 Credential awarded: Masters of Science Course Number HIU 1001

ISC 5003 LDR 5003 LDR 5164 LDR 5204 LDR 5215 LDR 5230 LDR 5290 LDR 5320 LDR 5332 MAN 5126 MAN 5140 LIS 5480 COM 5045 EDH 5631 IDS 5044

Course Name Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) Core Courses (47 Credits) Global Change Its Scientific and Human Dimensions Principles of Leadership Organizational Theories and Processes Ethics and Power in Leadership Leadership and Organizational Change Global Leadership Leadership and Sustainability Collaborative Leadership Management and Leadership Development Cross-Cultural Human Relations and Negotiation Decision Making and Problem Solving Information Technology Leadership Communicating Leadership Management and Academic Leadership Leadership Project

Semester Credits 1.0

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0

DOCTOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Doctoral of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree prepares leaders to serve in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic organizations. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to lead their organizations through complex changes in our global society by continually transforming their organizations through developing people and processes, and implementing strategic initiatives in order to maintain a competitive advantage. The Doctoral Degree program incorporates a protocol of dissertation work, a research proposal and a dissertation thesis. Progress through the program will be developed by connections between learning and planned career tasks, applying theories to leadership challenges at the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organization. Dissertation work will identify a specific organizational challenge. Once data is gathered related to your identified problem, student will analyze the data, considering related literature on the topic. Student will identify solutions to address the core issue of research based on new insights and ideas. Through this process, student will demonstrate the ability to generate, and transform organizational leadership knowledge. Total Number of Semester Credit Hours: 70 Credential awarded: Doctor Course Number HIU 1001

LDR 8332 LDR 8510 LDR 8520 LDR 8530 LDR 8540 LIS 8480 EDH 8631 LDR 8164 AEB 8815 STA 8162 STA 8201 EDG 9981 EDG 9986 ECT 9985

Course Title Mastering eLearning (Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs) Core Courses (42 Credits) Management and Leadership Development Leadership to Shape the Future Creating and Leading an Intentional Organization Developing the Organization's Human Capital Leading for Change Information Technology Leadership Management and Academic Leadership Research Courses (12 Credits) Organizational Theories and Processes: Concept Framework Design and Research Methodologies Applied Statistics in Research Collection and Analysis of Research Data Dissertation (15 Credits) Dissertation Project Dissertation Proposal Dissertation Defense

Semester Credits 1.0

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C O U RS E D E S C R I P T I O N S ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Pre-requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning. (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, evaluation process and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU General Education ENC 1101 English Composition I (Credits: 3) This course will allow students to develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. Stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure. ENC 1102 English Composition II (Credits: 3) This course is designed to build upon the competencies acquired in English Composition I and to further refine students' writing process. Students develop proficiency in academic writing, information literacy, and critical thinking abilities and business documents. MGF 1213 College Mathematics (Credits: 3) Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future Math and Core Courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations. MAC 1105 College Algebra (Credits: 3) Polynomial and rational equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, rate of change, transformations, extreme values, modeling, combining functions, one to-one and inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, laws of logarithms, exponential and logarithmic equations, modeling, systems of equations, linear systems in three variables, nonlinear systems of equations, and linear and nonlinear systems of inequalities. HUM 1030 Origin of Western Civilization (Credits: 3) This course explores the meaning of civilization as a stage in the development of culture and examines some of the considerable cultural achievements of the earliest civilizations that have contributed to the cultural legacy of the west. Of particular interest will be the religious and philosophical ideas concerning the world and the human condition, especially as revealed in its literature, architecture, and other fine arts produced by each civilization. The civilizations examined include those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and of the archaic and classical Greece.

Core Courses ECO 2023 Principles of Economics (MICRO) (Credits: 3) This course emphasizes microeconomic concepts, including the mechanics of supply and demand, the economics of the firm, the allocation of resources, returns to factors of production, and the concept of a mixed economy and current microeconomic problems. ECO 2013 Principles of Economics (MACRO) (Credits: 3) This course offers an overview of the basic economic concepts and institutions. Students will learn the modern national income formation theory, economic fluctuations, money, banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic stabilization theory and policy, the public sector, theory of economic growth and development comparative economic systems. QMB 1100 Basic Business Statistic (Credits: 3) This course covers basic elements of statistics for students in business and economics. Descriptive statistics, elements of probability, probability distributions (including normal), sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions (including estimation and hypothesis testing), simple linear regression and correlation. Applications of these topics in business and economics are emphasized. ACG 2021 Financial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course approaches accounting as an information or decision support system. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of business transactions of their effect on the operation of an enterprise. Major learning objectives provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the principles of financial accounting and the technique of accounting as applied in the United States. The student will be well prepared for managerial accounting. ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course is intended to provide a comprehensive view of managerial accounting and to explain how accounting information is used by managers in various types of business organizations. The course is conducted and structured to have a balance between conceptual and procedural techniques. The emphasis is on the development, interpretation, and application of managerial accounting information for planning activities, controlling operations, and making decisions. CGS 1100 Computer Applications for Business (Credits: 3) This course provides the student with a working knowledge of several types of applications which are widely used in the operation of a business and/or office environment such as decision support systems, data base management, word processing, forecasting and planning and some of the more common business tasks. GEB 1011 Principles of Business (Credits: 3) This course provides a general outline of the nature of business, including ownership, management, and organization. Business operations such as finance and decision-making controls are emphasized. The legal and regulatory environment in which business operates is examined.

BUL 3130 Business Law (Credits: 3) This course discuses the nature of legal, ethical and societal environments of business. Emphasis is placed on business's social, legal, political, and ethical responsibilities to both external and internal groups for business. Other topics are state and federal laws, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, product liability, safety issues and environmental regulation. FIN 3400 Financial Management (Credits: 3) This course involves the study of financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial planning and forecasting, time value of money with analysis and computation tools, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and various financial decision-making tools and methods. ISM 4011 Management Information Systems (Credits: 3) This course covers the use of information technology in the business environment. The language, concepts, structures, and processes involved in the management of information systems will be discussed. The course will have an applications component where software will be used to support managerial decision making. MAN 4504 Operational Decision Making (Credits: 3) This course focuses on operational decision-making management techniques to improve the processes and productivity in organizations. Discussion of quality and outcomes, efficiency, forecasting, work-flow processes, inventory control, design of goods and services, waiting lines, and critical path. Managing a project from beginning to end, including how to identify needs, define, assign, and track items, is addressed. Electives MAN 3583 Project Management (Credits: 3) This course provides a strong foundation in the planning and control of projects. In addition, specific operational issues related to projects in areas such as process reengineering, new product development, enterprise resource planning and software development are addressed. Examples of other topics included are project risk management, critical chain project management, contingency planning, and the balanced scoreboard. QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions (Credits: 3) This course analyzes statistics as the science of learning from data to support decision making. The objective of this course is to explore and apply statistical concepts and procedures that are used to collect, analyze, summarize, and report data in typical business situations. MAN 2727 Strategic Planning for Business (Credits: 3) This course designed to help students understand how to integrate knowledge of the various business disciplines and apply that knowledge to planning and managing strategic business activities.

MAN 2750 Future: Projecting and Planning (Credits: 3) This course discusses the roles that individuals and organizations have in managing the future. SBM 2000 Small Business Management (Credits: 3) This course examines the various aspects of starting, acquiring, and operating a small business enterprise. It is a comprehensive discussion of problems encountered by small businesses. A study of management principles and procedures provides methods of resolving these problems. Marketing Concentration MAR 2141 International Marketing (Credits: 3) This course discusses basic marketing principles as they relate to business in an international setting. Emphasis is on the role of the marketing manager in the development of marketing strategies for a variety of markets in diverse cultural and economic situations. Topics include foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion and distribution. MAR 2320 Advertising (Credits: 3) This course presents a comprehensive overview, from a managerial viewpoint, of the field of advertising and shows the relationship of advertising to history, economics, marketing, social institutions, and customer psychology. Included in the study are sales promotion, media organization, market functioning, brand promotion, analysis of consumer behavior, budgeting, legislation and regulations. The course culminates with the student planning an advertising campaign. MAR 2721 Marketing on the Internet (Credits: 3) This course offers marketing strategies and approaches as applied to electronic commerce: planning, implementation, and management of online customer promotional activities in an online environment. International Business Concentration MAN 2604 International Management (IB) (Credits: 3) This course conceptualizes international business and globalization. It proceeds through a variety of topics concerning international strategy, human resource management, organizational behavior, and how these areas interrelate. GEB 2353 International Competitiveness (IB) (Credits: 3) This course examines international business with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Topics include an overview of cultural similarities and differences among developing and developed countries. BUL 2261 International Business Law (IB) (Credits: 3) This course provides a survey of international laws and regulations affecting the international business arena. A special emphasis will be placed on the evolving changes in international regulation and its impact on multinational companies. 38

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Course Descriptions Pre-requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, evaluation process and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU General Education ENC 1101 English Composition I (Credits: 3) This course will allow students to develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. Stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure. ENC 1102 English Composition II (Credits: 3) This course is designed to build upon the competencies acquired in English Composition I and to further refine students' writing process. Students develop proficiency in academic writing, information literacy, and critical thinking abilities and business documents. MGF 1213 College Mathematics (Credits: 3) Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future Math and Core Courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations. MAC 1105 College Algebra (Credits: 3) Polynomial and rational equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, rate of change, transformations, extreme values, modeling, combining functions, one to-one and inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, laws of logarithms, exponential and logarithmic equations, modeling, systems of equations, linear systems in three variables, nonlinear systems of equations, and linear and nonlinear systems of inequalities. HUM 1030 Origin of Western Civilization (Credits: 3) This course explores the meaning of civilization as a stage in the development of culture and examines some of the considerable cultural achievements of the earliest civilizations that have contributed to the cultural legacy of the west. Of particular interest will be the religious and philosophical ideas concerning the world and the human condition, especially as revealed in its literature, architecture, and other fine arts produced by each civilization. The civilizations examined include those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and of the archaic and classical Greece.

Information Core Courses. HIM 2003 Health Information Management I. (Credits: 3) This course develops the analysis and use of the medical record, numbering and filing, indicating what constitutes an acceptable medical record, assisting the physician, and an overall analysis of concepts vital to a medical record. STA 2023 Statistical Methods (Credits:3) This course covers the fundamental topics of statistics. Topics include: descriptive measures, probability, probability distributions, central limit theorem, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression analysis and non-parametric test procedures. HIM 2120 Fundamentals of Health Information Technology. (Credits: 3) This course introduces students to the concepts and practices of health information technology. Topics include, but are not limited to: to the health information technology discipline; major applications and commercial vendors; decision support methods and technologies; information systems design and engineering; and new opportunities and emerging trends. HIM 2123 Health Informatics Applications: Administrative, Financial, Clinical Project Management (Credits: 3) This course integrates clinical, financial and administrative data to resolve managerial and patient care problems. HIM 2275 Medical Billing and Insurance (Credits: 3) This course addresses health insurance claims processing, carrier requirements, state and federal regulations. It examines billing for physician office, hospital, and ambulatory surgery services. Topics covered include: electronic billing, confidentiality, managed care systems, workers' compensation, Medicare and Medicaid. It includes hands-on laboratory component. HIM 2220 Medical Coding I (Credits: 3) This course provides student with instruction and hands-on application of ICD-9-cm and DRG payment system for outpatient services. HIM 2228 Medical Coding II (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the analysis and coding of diagnosis, procedures and symptoms with icd-9-cm. Definitions and principles of the uniform hospital discharge data set (UHDDS) with emphasis on assignments of the principal diagnosis and sequencing. HIM 2276 Medical Reimbursement (Credits: 3) This course offers the study of various health service reimbursement systems and coding guidelines to optimize health service provider payments. Students will study coverage issues, billing demands, mandated documentation, appropriate coding for various health care and related organizations.

HIM 2500 Management and Supervision in (Credits: 3) Health Information Management This course analyzes the development of health statistics, registers and indices and their application for quality assurance, research, and management. Health Core Courses HCS 2537 Medical Terminology (Credits: 3) This course introduces medical elements and their applications to body systems and medical specialties. The student will be introduced to medical terms, including suffixes, roots, prefixes and anatomical terms. The basic body components will also be introduced and associated with the proper terminology. BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Credits: 3) This course discusses structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the human body. PHA 2110 Foundations of Pharmacology (Credits: 3) This course introduces the application of physiochemical principles to pharmaceutical systems; fundamentals of thermodynamics, pharmaceutical solutions, solubility, complexation and chemical stability; technology of liquid solution dosage forms. Institutions: FAMU, UF HSC 2520 Medicine and Disease in Allied Health (Credits: 3) This course discusses disease, its etiology, and pathophysiologic nature. Medical complications and manifestations of disease states also included. HSC 2200 Community Health (Credits: 3) This course examines social, behavioral, and environmental community health-related issues and the controversies that surround them. Group and presentation work will be emphasized. HAS 2345 Leadership for Health Care Executives (Credits: 3) Be the type of executive to achieve a vision in any rapidly evolving socio-political healthcare system. New and experienced executive level administrators are invited to take this customized course that is tailored to your leadership growth needs. Application of practical and timeless leadership tools will teach you how to transform your system through a leading by example approach, improve the healthcare executive management skills needed to execute a vision, prioritize your organization's strategic direction and make opportune decisions that reap significant tangible and intangible rewards.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Course Descriptions Pre-requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, evaluation process and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU General Education ENC 1101 English Composition I (Credits: 3) This course will allow students to develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. Stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure. ENC 1102 English Composition II (Credits: 3) This course is designed to build upon the competencies acquired in English Composition I and to further refine students' writing process. Students develop proficiency in academic writing, information literacy, and critical thinking abilities and business documents. MGF 1213 College Mathematics (Credits: 3) Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future Math and Core Courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations. MAC 1105 College Algebra Polynomial and rational equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, rate of change, transformations, extreme values, modeling, combining functions, one to-one and inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, laws of logarithms, exponential and logarithmic equations, modeling, systems of equations, linear systems in three variables, nonlinear systems of equations, and linear and nonlinear systems of inequalities. HUM 1030 Origin of Western Civilization (Credits: 3) This course explores the meaning of civilization as a stage in the development of culture and examines some of the considerable cultural achievements of the earliest civilizations that have contributed to the cultural legacy of the west. Of particular interest will be the religious and philosophical ideas concerning the world and the human condition, especially as revealed in its literature, architecture, and other fine arts produced by each civilization. The civilizations examined include those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and the archaic and classical Greece.

Core Courses MHF 1302 Mathematical Logic (Credits: 3) This course covers proportional logic and certainty and validity tests, application of set number theory and counting principles for solving problems. The course develops the skills of abstraction for computer-related activities CGS 1030 Principles of Information Technology (Credits: 3) This course introduces the student to current technology with emphasis on online design and application. Students will be introduced to html, CSS, online media, blogs, Wikis, and how to effectively develop and manage an online identity CIS 2325 Systems Analysis and Design (Credits: 3) This course deals with the methodology (technical, economical, and managerial) necessary to design practical physical systems. A selected project under the guidance of the instructor and a professional report of design results will be done. CIS 2326 Structured Systems Development (Credits: 3) This course offers the following descriptors: systems analysis, systems design, applied design principles, software project implementation, structured programming orientation, and applied/theoretical laboratory. CIS 2327 Information Systems Project Management (Credits: 3) This course offers a systems development with a significant laboratory component. Students will design a prototype information system in the context of the project team environment employing methodologies of a model software system life cycle including specifications, analysis, and design. COP 2513 Programming Concepts (Credits: 4) This course focuses on computer programming, programming languages, operating systems, compilers, and database systems programming. COP 2514 Computer Science/Object Oriented Programming (Credits: 4) This course introduces object-oriented programming in a modern programming language: classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism, including data structures and container classes. CIS 3617 Knowledge Management Systems (Credits: 4) This covers the theory and practice of Knowledge Management (KM), with an integrated interdisciplinary presentation that makes sense of the confusingly wide variety of concepts as data, information, knowledge, wisdom. The course has a strong valuation of knowledge as an intangible asset of organizations and how to management. COP 2710 Database Design/Architecture (Credits: 4) This course conceptualizes database systems and database management system architectures. Relational model and relational database design. Case applications using fourth-generation languages will be explored.

CIS 3616 Decision Support Systems (Credits: 4) This course discusses structure, functions, capabilities and limitations of decision support systems (DSS). Development tools and techniques for constructing DSS are investigated. The focus is on an automatic support for decision making and organizational problem solving. Topics include decision theory, modeling and simulation, decision support system architecture, group decision support systems, knowledge-based expert systems, and intelligent systems. CNT 3603 Computer and Network System Administration (Credits: 4) This course is an approach to UNIX and Microsoft windows system and network administration. Topics include: installation, maintenance, and extension of a multi-user computer system; development of administrative policies and procedures; user practical troubleshooting and problem solving. CTS 2823 Internet Web Services (Credits: 3) This course introduces students to a standardized way of integrating web-based applications using XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI open standards over an internet protocol backbone. XML is used to tag the data, soap is used to transfer the data, WSDL is used for describing the services available, and UDDI is used for listing what services are available. Used primarily as a means for businesses to communicate with each other and with clients, web services allow organizations to communicate data without intimate knowledge of each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems behind the firewall. This course requires knowledge or coursework or programming experience in java language, or vb.net language or C# language. CTS 3805 Web Development Tools (Credits: 4) This course builds on web design concepts and extends them to build and maintain complete web sites using the current de facto industry-standard integrated web site development environment/applications. CAP 2930 Special Topics/Seminars (Credits: 3) This course is centered on topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Course Descriptions Pre-requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, evaluation process and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU General Education ENC 1101 English Composition I (Credits: 3) This course will allow students to develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. Stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure. ENC 1102 English Composition II (Credits: 3) This course is designed to build upon the competencies acquired in English Composition I and to further refine students' writing process. Students develop proficiency in academic writing, information literacy, and critical thinking abilities and business documents. MGF 1213 College Mathematics (Credits: 3) Course is designed to enable students to build skills and confidence in algebra that are required to succeed in future Math and Core Courses. First-time algebra students or those needing a review will begin with basic concepts and build upon these ideas by completing work that uses algebra in practical situations. MAC 1105 College Algebra Polynomial and rational equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, rate of change, transformations, extreme values, modeling, combining functions, one to-one and inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, laws of logarithms, exponential and logarithmic equations, modeling, systems of equations, linear systems in three variables, nonlinear systems of equations, and linear and nonlinear systems of inequalities. Core Courses ECO 2023 Principles of Economics (MICRO) (Credits: 3) This course emphasizes microeconomic concepts, including the mechanics of supply and demand, the economics of the firm, the allocation of resources, returns to factors of production, and the concept of a mixed economy and current microeconomic problems.

ECO 2013 Principles of Economics (MACRO) (Credits: 3) This course offers an overview of the basic economic concepts and institutions. Students will learn the modern national income formation theory, economic fluctuations, money, banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic stabilization theory and policy, the public sector, theory of economic growth and development comparative economic systems. MAS 1103 Linear Algebra (Credits: 3) This course conceptualizes real vector spaces by using the properties of vectors and matrices to find the solution to systems of equations and the algebra of transformations. The properties of similar and diagonal matrices will be applied to the solution of problems. HUM 1030 Origin of Western Civilization (Credits: 3) This course explores the meaning of civilization as a stage in the development of culture and examines some of the considerable cultural achievements of the earliest civilizations that have contributed to the cultural legacy of the west. Of particular interest will be the religious and philosophical ideas concerning the world and the human condition, especially as revealed in its literature, architecture, and other fine arts produced by each civilization. The civilizations examined include those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and of the archaic and classical Greece. HUM 1450 Humanities (Credits: 3) This course discusses humanities in the Americas as expressed in visual arts, literature, philosophy, and the social history in the Americas. PSY 3623 Social Basis of Behavior (Credits: 3) The course is related to the creation of some surveys of social process underlie behavior. Business Core Courses ACG 2021 Financial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course approaches accounting as an information or decision support system. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of business transactions of their effect on the operation of an enterprise. Major learning objectives provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the principles of financial accounting and the technique of accounting as applied in the United States. The student will be well prepared for managerial accounting. ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course is intended to provide a comprehensive view of managerial accounting and to explain how accounting information is used by managers in various types of business organizations. The course is conducted and structured to have a balance between conceptual and procedural techniques. The emphasis is on the development, interpretation, and application of managerial accounting information for planning activities, controlling operations, and making decisions. QMB 1100 Basic Business Statistic (Credits: 3) This course covers basic elements of statistics for students in business and economics. Descriptive statistics, elements of probability, probability distributions (including normal), sampling distributions, statistical inference for means and proportions (including 46

estimation and hypothesis testing), simple linear regression and correlation. Applications of these topics in business and economics are emphasized. CGS 1030 Principles of Information Technology (Credits: 3) This course is designed to present basic computer terminology and functions to those with no prior computer experience. This subject covers the basic data processing cycle, history of data processing, hardware components and functions, number systems, and files. In addition, the students develop skills to use of the Internet. FIN 3010 Corporate Finance (Credits: 3) This course approaches financial management to organizations, including ratio analysis, leverage, cash budgeting, and capital structure as base topics. GEB 3373 International Business (Credits: 3) This course surveys the legal and cultural environment of international business; the international financial system; management of international operations; personnel and labor relations; international marketing; international economics, trade, and finance; multinational enterprise; and international accounting. ISM 4011 Management Information Systems (Credits: 3) This course discusses the use of computers in business, as well as database management and information system fundamentals. MGT 2050 Principles of Management (Credits: 3) This course provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates. BUL 3130 Business Law (Credits: 3) This course sets forth, explains, illustrates, and applies fundamental principles of business law to modern day business problems. Important subject matters covered are, the legal system, constitutional law as applied to business, contract law and sales law, agency and employment law, types of business organizations, and torts and products liability law. BUL 4445 Ethical Role of the Manager (Credits: 3) This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues facing the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their moral responsibilities and obligations as members of the workforce and society. MAN 3246 Organizational Behavior (Credits: 3) This course will include both theory and practical application of Organizational Behavior in organizations. OB is the study of how individuals and groups impact the behavior within an organization. OB offers insights in these areas while providing guidance for managers in creating an ethically healthy work climate.

GEB 3890 Business Policy (Credits: 3) This course establishes the fundamentals of Business Strategy and Policy as an integrative and strategic management building on functional area learning in management, accounting, finance, operations and marketing. MAR 3023 Marketing Principles and Application (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the marketing concept, and examination of a marketing oriented firm. Topics include consumer behavior, market analysis and the marketing mix. Students will produce a marketing plan. MAN 3500 Operations Management (Credits: 3) This course approaches Operations Management. It develops the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal understanding of processes, process capabilities and results and then transfers those into the business environment. Topics include process flow and capability, operations strategy, total quality management (TQM), supply chain and capacity management, process improvement, and project management. Elective Courses MAN 3583 Project Management (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the essentials of effective project management. Identification of the need or problem, development of the proposed solution, and implementation of the solution are studied. QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions (Credits: 3) This course analyzes some basic elements of probability theory such as Bayes' theorem, decision trees and expected value criterion, value of information, utility in decision making, simple linear regression, multiple regression, analysis of variance, and time series analysis. MAN 2727 Strategic Planning for Business (Credits: 3) This course is designed to help students understand how to integrate knowledge of the various business disciplines and apply that knowledge to planning and managing strategic business activities. MAN 2750 Future: Projecting & Planning (Credits: 3) This course discusses the roles that individuals and organizations have in managing the future. CGS 3843 Survey of e-Business Technology (Credits: 3) This course offers the basics of communications, network concepts, internet, World Wide Web, and electronic commerce as well as the use of electronic commerce technologies in routine day-to-day activities and transactions. BUL 3360 Business Associations (Credits: 3) This course analyzes business organizations and relations; the law of agency, partnerships, and corporations; real and personal property, and environmental law.

MAN 3297 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution (Credits: 3) This course analyzes the concepts of leadership theory and methods to improve skills in entrepreneurial management. FIN 3761 e-Business Financial Planning (Credits: 3) This course focuses on financial planning and financial modeling for e-business firms. Students will perform library and Internet based research on industry trends in the global, national, regional, and state environments and will use the information to model a hypothetical or existing business firm in Excel. This financial modeling process will include industry financial analysis, financial planning and forecasting, and valuation of the business. MAN 3342 Supervisory Skills (Credits: 3) This course will study the changing responsibilities of first-level supervisors. Topics include high-quality management, multicultural diversity, dealing with unions, equal opportunity legislation, discipline procedures, and organizational ethics and politics. BTE 3068 Principles of Business Education (Credits: 3) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of teaching business subjects at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Marketing Concentration MAR 2141 International Marketing (Credits: 3) This course discusses basic marketing principles as they relate to business in an international setting. Emphasis is on the role of the marketing manager in the development of marketing strategies for a variety of markets in diverse cultural and economic situations. Topics include foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion and distribution. MAR 2320 Advertising (Credits: 3) This course presents a comprehensive overview, from a managerial viewpoint, of the field of advertising and shows the relationship of advertising to history, economics, marketing, social institutions, and customer psychology. Included in the study are sales promotion, media organization, market functioning, brand promotion, analysis of consumer behavior, budgeting, legislation and regulations. The course culminates with the student planning an advertising campaign. MAR 2721 Marketing on the Internet (Credits: 3) This course offers marketing strategies and approaches as applied to electronic commerce, planning, implementation, and management of online customer promotional activities in an online environment. MAR 3503 Consumer Behavior (Credits: 3) This course offers an analysis of consumer motivation, buying behavior, market adjustment and product innovation. Behavioral aspects of the marketing process from producer to ultimate user or consumer are considered.

MAR 3613 Marketing Research (Credits: 3) This course discusses research procedures and techniques for problem solving in marketing. Concepts are explored and the incorporation of information resources into the management function demonstrated. MAR 3140 Marketing Tools and Methods (Credits: 3) This course analyzes the development of advanced tools and methods relevant to the creation, design, and implementation of an integrated marketing program. MAR 4804 Marketing Strategy and Planning (Credits: 3) This course discusses the process of creating a marketing plan including analyzing the environment, establishing marketing objectives, and developing customer and marketing mix strategies. MKA 3930 Special Topic/Seminar (Credits: 3) Essay of organizational marketing policies and strategies and their relationship to the environment International Business Concentration MAN 2604 International Management (Credits: 3) This course is a general approach to the distribution and use of world resources from a global business perspective. Natural, human and financial resources will be examined in the context of their impact on business decision. GEB 2353 International Competitiveness (Credits: 3) This course consists of a special study of international business with an emphasis on cultural diversity and an overview of cultural similarities and differences among developing and developed countries. BUL 2261 International Business Law (Credits: 3) This course provides a survey of international laws and regulations affecting the international business arena a special emphasis will be placed on the evolving changes in international regulation and its impact on multinational companies. GEB 3361 International Business (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to grow and sustain performance in an international business organization, whether a full company, a department, division or other strategic business unit within an existing organization. It also addresses the common international business functions of market analysis, exporting, sourcing, direct foreign investment, and cross-cultural management. GEB 3368 Globalization and Business Environment (Credits: 3) This course offers a study of political and economic relations in connection with structural power sources that directly and indirectly affect design and shape of global political economy.

FIN 3602 International Business and Finance (Credits: 3) This course focuses on international financial management and international trade. Topics covered include trends in international banking, the balance of payments, and the determination of exchange rates. We will also examine the challenges and problems faced by firms planning on doing international business. MAN 3442 International Business Negotiation (Credits: 3) This course provides an overview of negotiation theories and practices of international importance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bilateral, regional and multilateral. The emphasis is on different approaches to understanding what drives negotiation process and explains the outcome. MKA 3930 Special Topic/Seminar Essay of organizational business policies and strategies and their relationship to the environment Entrepreneurship Concentration ENT 3412 Entrepreneurial Finance (Credits: 3) This course covers the financial aspects of small business entrepreneurship for present and future owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships and small nonpublic corporations. MAN 4802 Entrepreneurship (Credits: 3) This course concentrates on the study of the factors involved in starting and managing a small to medium-sized business. Emphasis is placed on conduct of pre-business feasibility study, start-up of business, successful management of the firm, and options for succession or termination. SBM 2000 Small Business Management (Credits: 3) This course examines and analyzes the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling applied to the small business. Retailing, whole- selling, manufacturing, and service type business organizations is discussed. GEB 3364 International Entrepreneurship (Credits: 3) This course provides a foundation in international entrepreneurship, focusing on the experiences of small as well as large entrepreneurial firms. Cross-national and crosscultural business practices are analyzed. ENT 4400 Franchise Management (Credits: 3) This course emphasizes the important aspects of starting and managing a franchise business. Specific attention is placed on the characteristics of the franchisor and franchisee; evaluation of franchising opportunities; legal concerns of franchising; the development of appropriate strategies and the successful planning, implementation and launching of a new business. LED 3000 Principles of Leadership (Credits: 3) This course presents leadership as an on-going and developing set of theories and models. Recognizing these theories and models provides a basis for understanding how leadership influences the success of individuals, groups, and organizations. The development of 51

several of these theories and models will be considered to create a current perspective on leadership. ENT 4800 Entrepreneurship Experience (Credits: 3) This course will guide the students through the case study method, computer simulations, and from local businesses researching the issues and challenges facing entrepreneurs. It includes finance, marketing, human resources, valuation techniques, turnaround management, exit strategies, and ethical considerations. MKT 3210 Productive Approaches to Relationship Selling (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the field of professional selling and the overall sales process required to cultivate long-term relationships with customers. The methodology will introduce students to techniques for fostering customer rapport while methodically guiding the buyer-seller interaction to ensure a high rate of sales closure. The student should also gain a better understanding of how sales fits into the overall marketing function and the organization as a whole.

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Course Descriptions Pre-requisites HIU1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, academic writing and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU. Core Courses FIN 5609 International Finance (Credits: 3) This course offers a study of the international dimensions of finance on both developed and underdeveloped nations, the role of multinational corporations, foreign exchange rates and markets, international sources of funds, cost of capital, financial structure, and capital budgeting for foreign projects. GEB 5368 Global Business (Credits: 3) This course analyzes the international, economic and political environment in which trade, investment and management decisions take place. GEB 5150 Creating New Ventures (Credits: 3) This course gives the opportunity to complete a business plan for the creation of a new venture and construct a trade show booth to promote their venture. Students will learn how to identify emerging opportunities for goods or services and demonstrate the need for such goods or services through market research. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate and learn about the technology commercialization process and the legal environment of technology commercialization. ACT 5200 Financial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course examines the dimension of financial reporting and analysis. It provides students with an in-depth look at the multinational enterprise and the preparation and presentation of financial statements in different nations. In this level course promote skills as: strong quantitative and financial skills, team player, handle multiple tasks/multiple bosses. ACT 5300 Managerial Accounting (Credits: 3) This course examines the corporate dimension of financial reporting and analysis. It provides an in-depth look at the enterprise and the preparation and presentation of financial statements. Topics covered include corporate taxation, transfer pricing, foreign currency translation, financial disclosure, and accounting harmonization. Course promotes the quantitative skills and the understanding of accounting and financial management in the complex situation.

FIN 5010 Corporate Finance (Credits: 3) This course offers a basic survey of the securities market as they affect the individual investor in stocks and bonds. Investment in these securities is studied from the standpoint of the short-term and long term investors. Course promotes skills related to ability to analyze diverse information and formulate recommendations quickly, ability to synthesize large amounts of data into small manageable chunks and then, communicate these chunks both written and verbally, willingness to take risks, deal with uncertainty and accept occasional failure. ISM 5011 Management Information Systems (Credits: 3) This course explores the use of technologies both to build innovative systems to gain competitive advantage and also to optimize operations for competitive advantage, particularly through the use of enterprise systems. The implementation and use of these systems to build strategic partnerships and customer relationships are also discussed. GEB 5890 Business Policy (Credits: 3) During this course, students will be afforded the ability to integrate diverse knowledge that constitutes the discipline of "Businessâ&#x20AC;?. Specifically, they will have the ability to apply operations management, financial accounting, marketing, strategic management, economic analyses, financial market operations, and human resource management. They should experience broad decision-making process, report writing, and corporate communication, particularly by organized and extempore presentations. Students will have an opportunity to work in groups to manage their own company simulated in an industry. In this level the course promote the problem solving and analytical skills, initiative and interpersonal and communication skills. MAN 5500 Operations Management (Credits: 3) The intent of this course is to further provide management and analytical concepts/tools for the management of operations and the decision-making process within the scope of the supply chain. Competitive advantage driven by supply chain strategy has been a common practice in the business environment in the past few years. Most of the strategies involve improving operational efficiency either through cost reductions or increase capital efficiency. Decision-making regarding operational issues is one of the most common tasks within organizations. Course promotes the ability to work with a wide variety of people and an understanding of the supply chain and a production environment. International Business Concentration MAN 5604 International Management (Credits: 3) This course focuses on the distribution and use of world resources from a global business perspective. Natural, human and financial resources will be examined in the context of their impact on business decision. GEB 5353 International Competitiveness (Credits: 3) This course is a special study of international business with an emphasis on cultural diversity and an overview of cultural similarities and differences among developing and developed countries. The course develops a global orientation and assesses situations and devises solutions. 54

GEB 5361 International Business (Credits: 3) This course provides an overall understanding of the nature, magnitude, and the importance of the international business sector. Course promotes strategic thinking and planning abilities, global orientation. BUL 5261 International Business Law (Credits: 3) This course provides a survey of international laws and regulations affecting the international business arena a special emphasis will be placed on the evolving changes in international regulation and its impact on multinational companies. Course promotes in this level a solid business judgment and desire to tackle complex business problems, and a creative/conceptual ways of thinking. GEB 5364 International Entrepreneurship (Credits: 3) This course sets a foundation in international entrepreneurship, focusing on the experiences of small as well as large entrepreneurial firms. Cross-national and crosscultural business practices are analyzed. GEB 5368 Globalization and Business Environment (Credits: 3) This course discusses political and economic relations in connection with structural power sources that directly and indirectly affect design and shape of global political economy. MAR 5141 International Marketing (Credits: 3) This course explores the basic marketing principles as they relate to business in an international, setting. Emphasis is on the role of the international marketing manager in the development of marketing strategies for a variety of markets in diverse cultural and economic situations. Focus into the decision-making process in the areas of foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. MAN 5897 Executive MBA Capstone (Credits: 3) Course to integrate the functional, analytical and communications knowledge gained in the MBA program and apply it to: a) the formation and simulated management of a company -students will participate in management as both team members and functional executives; b) analyze a real-world case in the students concentration area selected case selected from the case study library; and, c) prepare a report to demonstrate the students analytical and presentation skills -- through online video conferencing for distance learning students. Marketing Concentration MAR 5141 International Marketing (Credits: 3) This course discusses basic marketing principles as they relate to business in an international, setting. Emphasis is on the role of the international marketing manager in the development of marketing strategies for a variety of markets in diverse cultural and economic situations. Insight into the decision-making process in the areas of foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution will be conducted. The course promotes a basic understanding of change management and organizational processes and analytical and quantitative skills.

MAR 5320 Advertising (Credits: 3) This course explores strategic approaches to managing advertising campaigns, including selection of approaches; market research; consumer target markets; media; advertisements; development and control of budgets. This course promotes the ability to motivate others, strategic thinking and multi-functional team experience. MAR 5721 Marketing on the Internet (Credits: 3) This course introduces students to the steps and strategies necessary for marketing products on the internet. Emphasis is on tools, techniques, challenges, and decision-making ability needed to participate in this rapidly growing sector of the economy. MAR 5503 Consumer Behavior (Credits: 3) This course is an analysis of consumer motivation, buying behavior, market adjustment and product innovation. Behavioral aspects of the marketing process from producer to ultimate user or consumer are considered. In this level course promote the quantitative/research skills, coordination/project management skills, and presentation skills MAR 5613 Marketing Research (Credits: 3) This course provides the study of research procedures and techniques for problem solving in marketing. Concepts are explored and the incorporation of information resources into the management function demonstrated. Promote coordination/project management skills presentation skills, ability to recognize key factors in extensive data. MAR 5734 Internet Marketing Management (Credits: 3) This course offers a practical setting for the development of advanced managerial skills relevant to the creation, design, and implementation of an integrated internet marketing program. Students will create and deploy a real-world internet business utilizing the advanced strategies, tactics, and planning mechanisms acquired. MAR 5804 Marketing Strategy and Planning (Credits: 3) This course discusses the process of creating a marketing plan including analyzing the environment, establishing marketing objectives, and developing customer and marketing mix strategies. Course promotes the ability to motivate others, strategic thinking, multifunctional team experience and creativity. MAN 5897 Executive MBA Capstone (Credits: 3) Course to integrate the functional, analytical and communications knowledge gained in the MBA program and apply it to: a) the formation and simulated management of a company -students will participate in management as both team members and functional executives; b) analyze a real-world case in the students concentration area selected case selected from the case study library; and, c) prepare a report to demonstrate the students analytical and presentation skills -- through online video conferencing for distance learning students. Entrepreneurship Concentration MGT 5940 Entrepreneurship Law (Credits: 3) This course discusses legal aspects of Entrepreneurship including contract law, intellectual property law, arbitration, mediation, court proceedings, internet law, buy/sell agreements, 56

and partnership agreements with case studies, and a legal feasibility project. It will additionally examine ethical ramifications of Entrepreneurship within the Value Driven Management model. MKT 5955 Internet Marketing and Social Networking (Credits: 3) This course offers an entrepreneurial understanding of the processes, tools and planning steps required to develop enterprise-wide internet infrastructures that expand brand recognition, manage customer relationships, and enable e-commerce for online product distribution, supply chain management and in-house communications. It includes hands-on experience developing websites as well as launching social media marketing, search engine marketing and select e-Commerce initiatives. It also focuses on the complexity and power of e-commerce and internet marketing so as to appreciate the resource commitment and decision making process for evaluating online vs. traditional infrastructures ENT 5960 Entrepreneurship/Venture Creation (Credits: 3) This course focuses on entrepreneurship with an emphasis on the employment process, managing growth, and the legal environment using the case-study method, guest speakers and feasibility plan software. FIN 5970 Entrepreneurship/Finance (Credits: 3) This course centers on developing the business plan, capital formation, valuation, and financial management using the case-study methods and business plan software. ENT 5990 International Trade for Entrepreneurs (Credits: 3) This course provides graduates with key concepts and skills to identify international opportunities/threats, analyze their impact, formulate appropriate strategies and implement applicable action plans to achieve company goals. It will help graduates to understand today's competitive global environment, marketing, finance, and policy. The course also examines legal, logistical, organizational and cultural issues. MAR 5320 Advertising (Credits: 3) This course discusses strategic approaches to manage advertising campaigns, including selection of approaches; market research; consumer target markets; media; advertisements; development and control of budgets. MAN 5897 Executive MBA Capstone (Credits: 3) Course to integrate the functional, analytical and communications knowledge gained in the MBA program and apply it to: a) the formation and simulated management of a company -students will participate in management as both team members and functional executives; b) analyze a real-world case in the students concentration area selected case selected from the case study library; and, c) prepare a report to demonstrate the students analytical and presentation skills -- through online video conferencing for distance learning students.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Course Descriptions Pre-Requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, academic writing and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU. Core Courses ISC 5003 Global changes its scientific and human dimensions (Credits: 3) Course covers multidisciplinary scientific aspects of global environmental change and the often multicultural human driving forces for the change are presented for students with high school science training and awareness of societal issues emphasis is on both qualitative and quantitative aspects of global change: rise in populations and in resource demands, demographic and environmental processes impacted by many lives to public policy issues that contract governments worldwide. LDR 5003 Principles of Leadership (Credits: 3) This course introduces students to the major theories of leadership and their application in personal and professional settings. Students will engage in self-reflective and applied learning activities that allow them to draw upon their personal characteristics and experiences in order to make connections between class work and their own leadership roles in their communities. LDR 5164 Organizational Theories and Processes (Credits: 3) This course analyzes the interactive process and functions between leaders and groups utilizing concepts, generalizations, theories and frames of reference to analyze organizations and requisite leadership for improving organizational operations. LDR 5204 Ethics and Power in Leadership (Credits: 3) This course reviews arguments for ethics in leadership as proposed by both contemporary and ancient leadership theories. It also examines theories of power and authority, and seeks answers to the apparent dilemmas through applied moral theory and psychology. LDR 5215 Leadership and Organizational Change (Credits: 3) This course is an advanced undergraduate leadership study that examines the change process and prepares leaders who are effective in working with individuals, groups and organizations in leading and managing change. It is designed to be an interactive theory-topractice course focused on leadership as a change process. LDR 5230 Global Leadership (Credits: 3) This course focuses on historical and contemporary issues concerning the role, responsibilities and processes for leaders in the global environment. It also addresses 58

leadership concerns relating to social, cultural, ethical, political, economical, and environmental issues. LDR 5290 Leadership and Sustainability (Credits: 3) This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of leadership and action related to sustainability. It studies the interconnectedness and complexity of the three pillars of sustainability (environment, economic, and social) as well as discusses the development of the leadership skills needed to create social change. Students will develop a personal sustainability plan to help align passion and values into active practice. LDR 5320 Collaborative Leadership (Credits: 3) This course focuses on leadership within the context of small work groups and selfdirected project teams and their role and functions within community organizations. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as an effective team member and leader, to promote the development of an understanding of the role(s) of work groups/teams within the community organization, and to introduce students to group/team leadership theories and research and their implications for the broader context of leadership in culturally diverse settings. LDR 5332 Management and Leadership Development (Credits: 3) This course examines individual skills necessary to become a successful supervisor, manager, or leader. Emphasis is placed on identifying work behaviors aligned with relating to people, thinking styles, and emotional intelligence that are necessary to become successful in any organization. It emphasizes career development, cultural fit and interpersonal savvy. Contemporary literature, case studies and work styles assessment will be used to support learning. MAN 5126 Cross-Cultural Human Relations and Negotiations (Credits: 3) This course is designed to promote effective leadership competencies for managerial level positions and to enhance interpersonal skills for effective communication and productivity. MAN 5140 Decision Making and Problem Solving (Credits: 3) This course examines the decision making and problem solving role of the manager/facilitator/leader in light of personal, organizational, and societal needs judged by standards of effectiveness and ethicalness. LIS 5480 Information Technology Leadership (Credits: 3) This course focuses on leadership, group communication, project planning. Strategy and individual development, with a focus on information technology and its uses. Students will design, implement, and coordinate numerous ongoing projects that build a strong team atmosphere and allow students to gain valuable leadership, communication, and organizational skills. COM 5045 Communicating Leadership (Credits: 3) This course focuses on todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effective leadership, less on control and more on the strategic use of communication to build relationships and guide behavior. It examines the various ways leaders can communicate more effectively in contemporary organizations.

EDH 5631 Management and Academic Leadership (Credits: 3) This course is an analysis of teaching, research and service activities of academic departments and their faculties, characteristics of middle management leaders such as department chairpersons and deans, the relationship of faculty members with each other under the direct or indirect leadership of their chairpersons. IDS 5044 Leadership Project (Credits: 4) This course provides the students the opportunity to will develop critical thinking, teambuilding, leadership, and civic literacy in order to build leadership capacity and professional potential. It offers strategies and skills that are transferable to academic, personal, and professional endeavors. Service-learning may be included. Students will submit an end-of-course portfolio.

DOCTOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Pre- Requisite HIU 1001 Mastering eLearning (Credits: 1) This course is intended to help students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time management, academic writing and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their academic integration to HIU. Core Courses LDR 8332 Management and leadership development (Credits: 6) This course examines the individual skills necessary to become a successful supervisor, manager, or leader. Emphasis is placed on identifying work behaviors aligned with relating to people, thinking styles, and emotional intelligence that are necessary to become successful in any organization. It will emphasize career development, cultural fit and interpersonal savvy. Contemporary literature, case studies and work styles assessment will be used to support learning. LDR 8510 Leadership to Shape the Future (Credits: 6) This course allows students to explore and examine the role of leadership in shaping learning organizations in the 21st century. Leadership is examined as the capacity of individuals and groups to generate and sustain significant organizational purposes and processes needed to shape the organization's future. It is presented as a multifaceted discipline of diverse roles and responsibilities. Major themes of study are: theoretical frames of organizational leadership, personal frames of leadership learning, and futuristic frames of organizational leadership. LDR 8520 Creating and Leading an Intentional Organization (Credits: 6) This course explores the development of organizations with a purpose from the leader's perspective. Various leadership theories and research related to both leadership and organizational cultures are examined. Students will discuss the particular challenges and responsibilities encountered in shaping and creating an intentional organization. Major topics of study include leadership theories; leader-related skills and styles including team building; the role of ethics and ethical decision making in organizational settings; and managing organizational diversity. LDR 8530 Developing the Organization's Human Capital (Credits: 6) This course will discuss the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own perceptions, motives, attitudes, values and mental models to understand how these develop and influence leadership behavior in an information/knowledge era. Major themes of study include adult learning and life span theories, the learning organization, professional development and training, team building, consulting and professional renewal. LDR 8540 Leading for Change (Credits: 6) This course examines how being an organizational leader demands an understanding of the basic principles and practices underlying the management of large and diverse 61

organizations. The contrast of management of stability and control with the management of chaos and instability suggests different techniques of leadership and management. Students will explore various organizational systems such as information and communication, policy, politics and accountability, power and influence, decision-making, and conflict resolution. LIS 8480 Information Technology Leadership (Credits: 6) This course focuses on leadership, group communication, project planning. Strategy and individual development, with a focus on information technology and its uses. Students will actively design, implement, and coordinate numerous ongoing projects that build a strong team atmosphere and allow students to gain valuable leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the context of contemporary organizations. EDH 8631 Management and Academic Leadership (Credits: 6) This course is an analysis of teaching, research and service activities of academic departments and their faculties, on characteristics of middle management leaders such as department chairpersons and deans, the relationship of faculty members with each other under the direct or indirect leadership of their chairpersons. Research Courses LDR 8164 Organizational Theories and Process: Concept Framework (Credits: 3) This course analyzes the interactive process and functions between leaders and groups utilizing concepts, generalizations, theories and frames of reference to analyze organizations and requisite leadership for improving organizational operations. AEB 8815 Design and Research Methodologies (Credits: 3) Students become familiar with methods of research used in science education. Students analyze both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in preparation to become informed consumers and producers of educational research. STA 8162 Applied Statistics in Research (Credits: 3) This course leads the students in applying inferential statistics from an applied point of probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; categorical variables, ANOVA and linear regression, and SAS computer techniques. STA 8201 Collection and Analysis of Research Data (Credits: 3) This course offers commonly used statistical analyses for evaluating research data, selection of appropriate analysis procedures, evaluation and reporting of information, and application to problems. Doctoral Dissertation EDG 9981 Dissertation Project (Credits: 3) Dissertation Project focuses on formulating, the problem of research, the purpose, literature review and research questions and writing research project.

EDG 9986 Dissertation Proposal (Credits: 4) Dissertation Proposal emphasizes the formulation and writing of the dissertation proposal and the process for IRB approval. Methodology and content for each of the proposal chapters are defined, including a thorough discussion of the role of the literature review to support or refute the dissertation topic. ECT 9985 Doctoral Dissertation Defense (Credits: 8) Doctoral dissertation defense involves data collection/implementation, the dissertation (final report), and the final approval process (defense)

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL German L. Prieto ………………………………………………..………………………….…………………....…..President Jose Vazquez………………………………….…………………………………………………………....……Vice-President Teresa De Leon………………..……….………………………………………………………………...Executive Director Javier Garcia………..………………………………………………………………Project Manager/Quality Control Ninoska Rivas………………………………………………………………….…………..………….….Academic Director Angie Valls………………………………………………………………………………...…………….Admissions Director Arthur Reyes………....……..………………………………………………………...………. Student Services Director Victor Wotzkow……………………………………………………………………….……..….Policies and Procedures Research and Development Patricia Giraldo…………………………………………………………………………….…………….LMS Development Mabel Arbesu………………………………………………………………………………………….Information Services Librarian Sergio Garcia…………………………………..…………………….…..………………….………………...…..IT Manager

FACULTY Ninoska Rojas, Doctor in Education, (EdD), University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA Javier Garcia, Doctor in Physics of Material, Doniestk Technical University, Kiev, Ukraine Ramon Quesada, Doctor in Applied Geophysics, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba Carmen Cuba, Doctor in Medicine, Havana Medical Institute, Havana, Cuba Marcelo Torres, Doctor in Medicine, Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador Elizabeth Farrat, MBA, Carlos Albizu University, Doral, FL Catalina Mendelsohn, MS, TESOL, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL Guillermo Pereira, MBA, Barry University, Miami, FL Jimmy Pinto, MS, Management, American International University, Hoffman Estates, IL Arthur Reyes, MBA, St. Thomas University, Miami, FL Fernando Tellez, MBA, International Business, ICESI University, Cali, Colombia Benjamin Vazquez, JD/MS, St. Thomas University, Miami, FL Mario Agüero, BA, History, Trinity College, Hartford, CT Reinaldo Suarez, BS, Cybernetics/Mathematics, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba Victor Wotzkow, BA, Language, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba Stanley Zych, BS, Economics, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

CLASS SCHEDULES Humboldt International University is in session throughout the year except for holidays and vacations as shown below. The University offers three (3) terms per academic year. Each term consist of fifteen (15) weeks. The University observes the following Holidays:

Labor Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas’ Recess

2013 September 2 November 11 November 28-29 December 23 – Jan 5

Martin Luther King’s Day President’s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas’ Recess

2014 January 20 February 17 April 18 May 26 July 4 September 1 November 11 November 27-28 December 22 – Jan 4

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September 8, 2014 September 15, 2014 December 19, 2014