UOTPCatalog2020sa - FINAL 1 24 2020 PDF

VOLUME 19, NO.
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EFFECTIVE August 2019
Dear Student,
As University of the Potomac celebrates its 30th anniversary, I am proud of our personal
approach to education. Here at our small but progressive school you are much more than just a
student. You are truly a member of the Potomac family.
Whether you are taking the initial first step to find out more about our degree programs or
starting school shortly, I want to congratulate you on your decision to pursue your higher
education goals. Education remains one of the best investments anyone could ever make. There
is no time like the present to make this critical investment in yourself.
At University of the Potomac, our goal is to provide an education to each of our students by arming
them with the theoretical and practical mastery needed in today’s competitive workplace. We are
deeply committed to an education that can best be described as “affordable excellence”. We have
an accessible faculty dedicated to teaching, a commitment to the business sciences, and an
educational model that encourages real world experiences. Most of all, we are committed to
helping our students not just enter a university, but to graduate from a university.
We thrive on getting to know our students on a personal level, and using the power of education to
transform the lives of students as they pursue their professional goals – regardless of their starting
point. We know you want to do this – for yourself, for your family, and for the respect you will earn
from your colleagues at work. My personal commitment to you is that University of the Potomac can
help you attain your educational goals.
Sincerely,
Clinton Gardner Ph.D

President
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................... 9
Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................ 9
Institutional Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 9
History ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Modes of Instruction ........................................................................................................................... 10
University of the Potomac Online ....................................................................................................... 10
Facilities ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Accreditation, Licensure and Approvals.............................................................................................. 11
Academic Calendars ............................................................................................................................ 11
Student Class Schedules ...................................................................................................................... 13
ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................................................................... 13
General Admissions Requirements ..................................................................................................... 13
Registration ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Course Load ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Accuplacer Placement Tests................................................................................................................ 14
Graduate Programs Admissions Requirements .................................................................................. 15
International Student Admissions Requirements ............................................................................... 15
International Student Undergraduate Admissions Requirements ..................................................... 15
International Student Graduate Admissions Requirements ............................................................... 16
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICIES ................................................................................................................... 18
Courses Taken Simultaneously at Other Institutions .......................................................................... 19
Transfer of Credit from University of the Potomac to Other Institutions .......................................... 19
Proficiency Examinations .................................................................................................................... 19
Portfolio Evaluations of Prior Learning ............................................................................................... 20
Computer Requirements for All University of the Potomac Courses (Online or Hybrid) ................... 20
TUITION AND FEES ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Tuition Charges* ................................................................................................................................. 21
Financial Aid Programs ........................................................................................................................ 23
Types of Student Aid ........................................................................................................................... 24
Scholarships......................................................................................................................................... 25
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits ................................................................... 26
Late penalty fee and Refund Policies .................................................................................................. 27
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 29
Department of Student and Retention Services ................................................................................. 29
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New Student Orientation for Online and Campus-based Students .................................................... 30
Career Services .................................................................................................................................... 30
International Student Advising ........................................................................................................... 31
Military Student Advising .................................................................................................................... 31
Emergency Closing of the University .................................................................................................. 31
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 32
Degree Maps and Registration............................................................................................................ 32
Academic Credit .................................................................................................................................. 32
Academic Support ............................................................................................................................... 32
Grading in Undergraduate Courses..................................................................................................... 33
General Education Courses ................................................................................................................. 35
Transitional Courses ............................................................................................................................ 35
Honors, Dean’s, and President’s Lists ................................................................................................. 35
Graduation .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Change of Program.............................................................................................................................. 36
Add/Drop Period ................................................................................................................................. 37
Administrative Course Drops – No Attendance .................................................................................. 37
Administrative Course Withdrawals – Excessive Absences ................................................................ 37
Course Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................ 37
Grade Assigned for Withdrawal from a Course .................................................................................. 37
Administrative Withdrawal ................................................................................................................. 37
Official Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................. 37
Re-admissions/ Re-entry ..................................................................................................................... 38
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) – Undergraduate Degrees ...................................................... 38
Length of Time to Complete a Master’s Degree ................................................................................. 40
Financial Aid Warning and Probation.................................................................................................. 40
Appeals Process and Mitigating Circumstances.................................................................................. 40
Academic Reinstatement Policy .......................................................................................................... 41
Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................................ 41
Course Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................... 41
Course Attendance Periods ................................................................................................................. 42
Student Academic Grievance Procedures ........................................................................................... 42
Academic Integrity and Ethics ............................................................................................................. 43
Academic Freedom ............................................................................................................................. 45
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 46
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY................................................................................................................................. 48
Academic Policies and Procedures for Graduate Programs.................................................................... 48
Grading in Graduate Courses .............................................................................................................. 48
Graduation .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Graduate Students ............................................................ 49
Appeals Process and Mitigating Circumstances.................................................................................. 50
Leave of Absence for Graduate Students ........................................................................................... 50
Master of Business Administration ......................................................................................................... 51
Program Mission ................................................................................................................................. 51
Program Learning Goals ...................................................................................................................... 51
Concentrations .................................................................................................................................... 51
Program Outline .................................................................................................................................. 51
Comprehensive Examination (Required) ............................................................................................ 53
Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) .......................................................................................... 54
Accounting .......................................................................................................................................... 54
Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) ........................................................................................ 56
Master of Healthcare Administration ..................................................................................................... 62
Master of Science in Data Analytics ............................................................................................................ 63
Program Mission ................................................................................................................................. 63
Program Learning Goals ...................................................................................................................... 63
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (MS HI) ................................................................................. 64
Master of Science in Information Technology ........................................................................................ 65
Combined Bachelor’s – Master’s Programs ............................................................................................ 66
Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism
Management ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Bachelor of Science Programs ................................................................................................................. 68
Bachelor of Science in Accounting ...................................................................................................... 68
Bachelor of Science in Business .......................................................................................................... 71
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS CS) ....................................................................................... 75
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits) .................................................................................. 75
General Education Requirements (24 Credits) ................................................................................... 75
Computer Science and Engineering Courses Required (27 credits).................................................... 75
Math Courses Required (9 credits) ..................................................................................................... 76
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits) ................................................................................... 76
General Education Requirements (12 Credits) ................................................................................... 76
Upper division Core Courses (30 credits) ............................................................................................ 76
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Electives/Concentrations (18 credits) ................................................................................................. 77
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Policy................................................................................ 79
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits) .................................................................................... 83
General Education Requirements (12 Credits) .................................................................................... 83
Electives (18 credits) ........................................................................................................................... 83
Program Specific Courses Required (36 credits) .................................................................................. 84
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits) .................................................................................... 84
General Education Requirements (12 Credits) .................................................................................... 84
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management .............................................................. 85
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management ........................................................... 89
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ................................................................................. 92
Bachelor of Science in International Business .................................................................................... 95
Theoretical Applications Project (TAP) Programs ................................................................................... 99
Theoretical Applications Project Process............................................................................................. 99
The Theoretical Applications Project ................................................................................................... 99
Role of Faculty Advisor ........................................................................................................................ 99
Workplace Mentor ............................................................................................................................ 100
Theoretical Applications Project Agreement ..................................................................................... 100
Evaluation of the Theoretical Applications Project Course ............................................................... 100
Capstone Process............................................................................................................................... 100
Bachelor of Science TAP Honors Programs ........................................................................................... 101
Bachelor of Science in Accounting .................................................................................................... 101
Bachelor of Science in Business ........................................................................................................ 102
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management ............................................................ 104
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ............................................................................... 106
Bachelor of Science in International Business .................................................................................. 108
Associate of Science Programs.............................................................................................................. 110
Associate of Science in Accounting ................................................................................................... 110
Associate of Science in Business ....................................................................................................... 111
Associate of Science in Information Technology .............................................................................. 112
Associate of Science in International Business ................................................................................. 113
Associate of Science in Network Security Management................................................................... 115
Diploma Programs ................................................................................................................................. 116
Cyber Security ................................................................................................................................... 116
Complete Listing of Subjects & Synopsis................................................................................................... 117
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ATTENDANCE POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 118
MODULE RETAKE POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 118
TARDIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 119
Data Science ...................................................................................................................................... 119
Objectives .......................................................................................................................................... 119
Requirements for Completion .......................................................................................................... 120
Complete Listing of Subjects & Synopsis........................................................................................... 120
TARDIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 122
Software Developer .......................................................................................................................... 123
Objectives .................................................................................................................................................. 123
Requirements for Completion .................................................................................................................. 124
Complete Listing of Subjects & Synopsis................................................................................................... 124
TARDIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 126
Medical Assistant Diploma Program ................................................................................................. 126
Advanced Certificate Programs............................................................................................................. 129
Advanced Certificate in International Business (18 credits) ............................................................. 129
Advanced Certificate in General Management (18 credits) ............................................................. 129
Advanced Certificate in Heath Systems Management (18 credits) .................................................. 129
Advanced Certificate in Business Accounting (18 credits) ................................................................ 130
Advanced Certificate in Government Contract Management (18 credits) ....................................... 130
Advanced Certificate in Network Security Management (18 credits) .............................................. 130
Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management (18 credits) ......................................... 130
General Certificate Programs ................................................................................................................ 130
Certificate in International Studies (18 credits) ................................................................................ 131
Certificate in General Business (18 credits) ...................................................................................... 131
Certificate in Accounting Clerical Support (18 credits) ..................................................................... 131
Certificate in Office Application Support (18 credits) ....................................................................... 131
Certificate in Network Security Management (18 credits) ............................................................... 132
Certificate in Project Management (18 credits)................................................................................ 132
Certificate in Information Assurance (18 credits) ............................................................................. 132
English as a Second Language (Zero Credit Program) ....................................................................... 132
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 134
Undergraduate Courses .................................................................................................................... 134
Graduate Courses .............................................................................................................................. 170
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION AND FEDERAL POLICIES.......................................................... 183
Governance ........................................................................................................................................... 183
Statement of Legal Control ................................................................................................................... 183
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................. 183
BOARD OF MANAGERS...................................................................................................................... 183
EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 184
Faculty ............................................................................................................................................... 185
Non-discrimination Policy ................................................................................................................. 192
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy ............................................................................................... 192
Disabilities Policy ............................................................................................................................... 192
Personal Counseling .......................................................................................................................... 193
Maintenance of a Drug-Free Environment ....................................................................................... 193
Code of Student Conduct .................................................................................................................. 194
Sanctions ........................................................................................................................................... 195
Disciplinary Procedures (Non-Academic) .......................................................................................... 195
Procedures for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior ............................................................................. 196
Grievance Procedures (Non-Academic) ............................................................................................ 198
Privacy of Student Records ............................................................................................................... 199
Directory Information ....................................................................................................................... 200
Right of Refusal to Provide Copies .................................................................................................... 200
Demographic Information for Virginia Residents ............................................................................. 200
Facilities Description for the Virginia Branch Campus ...................................................................... 201
Campus Security Policy and Student Right-to-Know ........................................................................ 201
Graduation Rates .............................................................................................................................. 201
Gainful Employment Data ................................................................................................................. 201
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Mission Statement
University of the Potomac provides educational opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level
leading to career enhancement for its multicultural learners by offering affordable and accessible
education in career-oriented disciplines. The practitioner-led curriculum, building on a strong
foundation in general education, utilizes flexible online and campus-based teaching and learning
models that feature small classes emphasizing learning through technology. Instruction is delivered by
professionally and academically qualified faculty committed to student success.
Institutional Objectives
The following institutional objectives are integral to the mission of University of the Potomac:
• To evaluate and review curricula continually to assure relevance and applicability.
• To provide an environment that fosters student academic, personal and professional growth.
• To create an appreciation of and provide tools and motivation for lifelong learning.
• To foster skills in technology necessary to excel in an information-based society.
• To maintain a faculty that is academically qualified, possesses current professional and
technical knowledge and experience and has the ability to convey this knowledge to students.
• To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.
University of the Potomac places primary emphasis on instruction and is not a research institution. The
University's programs are consistent with its purpose, as stated in its mission, to provide career
enhancement in the areas of business and technology.
History
University of the Potomac was established in 1989 as Potomac Educational Foundation to operate an
educational institution of higher learning. In 1991, it became Potomac College, a two-year, upper
division degree-completion institution in Rockville, Maryland serving working adults who were
currently employed and were seeking to complete their college degrees.
In December 1994, Potomac was accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and
Schools.
Potomac College relocated from Rockville, Maryland to 4000 Chesapeake Street NW, Washington, DC in
1997 and was granted approval to award Bachelor of Science degrees by the District of Columbia
Education Licensure Commission.
In 1998, the State Council on Higher Education of Virginia granted Potomac College approval to award
Bachelor of Science degrees at its Virginia campus. Courses were initiated in Herndon, Virginia in 2001.
During these times, Potomac experienced a distinct shift in their student and employer- customer
demands and both companies, and their employees, began to demand regional accreditation as a
response to the shifting marketplace. As a result, Potomac College pursued, and was granted in June
2006, regional accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle
States Commission on Higher Education is a post-secondary accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education and Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
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In 2007, the College received approval to offer online programs, and in the fall of 2008, the College
initiated online course delivery to complement the two on-ground campus locations.
In 2012, the Virginia branch campus was relocated to 2070 Chain Bridge Road, near Tyson’s Corner, in
Vienna, VA.
In 2013, Potomac College was renamed University of the Potomac. This name change has been
approved by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission in the Office of the State
Superintendent of Education. The school’s new “University” status is the result of years of academic
growth for the institution. To accommodate its growth, University of the Potomac relocated its
Washington, D.C. campus into the heart of the city’s business and government district at 1401 H Street
NW, three blocks from the White House.
University of the Potomac currently offers the Master of Business Administration, the Master of
Healthcare Administration, the Master of Science in Information Technology, seven Bachelor of Science
degrees, five Associate of Science degrees and 14 certificate programs. Management, information
technology, and business are the primary areas of education.
Modes of Instruction
University of the Potomac offers instruction in two modes:
1. Online delivery. These courses are delivered using Internet-based software in an

asynchronous manner. This means that students can log on to their courses and work in
them at any time during the day or night.
2. Hybrid delivery. These courses are partially classroom-based and partially online.
See Online Computer Requirements and Attendance Policies in this catalog.
University of the Potomac reserves the right to cancel programs of study, modes of delivery, or
individual courses, as it deems necessary.
University of the Potomac Online

University of the Potomac provides resources and services that support its online learning programs.
Students enrolled online must meet the same admission requirements and observe the same policies
and procedures as those in a classroom-based environment. All academic services (such as advising,
financial aid, learning center/library resources, and student and career services) and access to
administrative office personnel are available to students enrolled in online programs or courses.
Classroom-based students may take courses online and could be required to take some online courses.
Facilities
University of the Potomac maintains modern facilities that are equipped to meet the students’
educational needs. The campus has wi-fi capabilities throughout the facility. Lecture rooms are
equipped with charts, diagrams and other teaching aids relevant to the subjects being taught in that
classroom. Technical classrooms/labs are equipped with the equipment students should expect to see
and work with in chosen career fields. Facilities provide a comfortable and secure learning environment
and require a University issued ID for entrance.
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Accreditation, Licensure and Approvals
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624
Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher
Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the U. S. Department of
Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The main campus of University of the Potomac is located at 1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 100, Washington,
D.C. and is licensed to operate in the District of Columbia by the Higher Education Licensure Commission
of the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (formerly District of Columbia Education
Licensure Commission in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education). University of the
Potomac’s Virginia campus, located at 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22182 is certified by the
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond,
VA 23219 (804-255-2600) to operate in Virginia.
University of the Potomac’s campuses in Washington, DC and in Vienna, VA are authorized to enroll
nonimmigrant alien students.
University of the Potomac’s Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree programs
are approved by the Veterans Administration for veteran training. Also approved are the following
certificate programs:
• Advanced Certificates: Business Accounting, General Management, Government Contract
Management, Health Systems Management, Information Systems Management,
International Business, and Network Security Management.
• Certificates: Accounting Clerical Support, General Business, Information Assurance, Network
Security Management, International Studies, Office Application Support, Project
Management.
The University is member institution of the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education
Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DoD Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)).
Academic Calendars
The academic calendars below pertain to online and to on campus classes. A semester consists of two
consecutive sessions. All students must register for at least one semester. The academic calendar is subject to
review and to change.
A SESSIONS ACADEMIC CALENDAR WITH HOLIDAYS
2018-2020 A Session Track with Holidays
2018-02A Begins 8-Jan-18 Mon
Martin Luther King Day Holiday January 15, 2018 Mon
Presidents’ Day Holiday February 19, 2018 Mon
2018-02A Ends 4-Mar-18 Sun
2018-04A Begins 5-Mar-18 Mon
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2018-04A Ends 29-Apr-18 Sun
2018-06A Begins 30-Apr-18 Mon

Memorial Day Holiday May 28, 2018 Mon
2018-06A Ends 24-Jun-18 Sun
2018-08A Begins 25-Jun-18 Mon

Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2018 Wed
2018-08A Ends 19-Aug-18 Sun
2018-10A Begins 27-Aug-18 Mon

Labor Day Holiday September 3, 2018 Mon
2018-10A Ends 21-Oct-18 Sun
2018-12A Begins 29-Oct-18 Mon

Veterans Day Holiday (observed) November 11,2018 Mon
Thanksgiving Break November 22 -23, 2018 Thur-Fri
2018-12A Ends 23-Dec-18 Sun
Christmas-New Year Break Dec 23, 2018 to Jan 2, 2019 Mon- Thur

2019-2A End 3-Mar-19 Sun
2019-4A Begins 4-Mar-19 Mon

2019-4A End 28-Apr-19 Sun
2019-06A Begins 29-Apr-19 Mon

Memorial Day Holiday May 27, 2019 Mon
2019-06A Ends 23-Jun-19 Sun
2019-08A Begins 1-Jul-19 Mon

Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2019 Thur
2019-08A Ends 25-Aug-19 Sun
2019-10A Begins 3-Sep-19 Tue

Labor Day Holiday September 2, 2019 Mon
2019-10A Ends 27-Oct-19 Sun
2019-12A Begins 28-Oct-19 Mon

Veterans Day Holiday (observed) November 11, 2019 Mon
Thanksgiving Break November 28 -29, 2019 Thur-Fri
2019-12A Ends 22-Dec-19 Sun
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Christmas-New Year Break Dec 23, 2019 to Jan 5, 2020 Mon- Mon

2020-2A Ends 1-Mar-20 Sun
Student Class Schedules

University of the Potomac offers students flexibility in attendance schedules. In addition to online
courses, students can choose from day and evening hybrid course offerings meeting one day per week,
Monday-Thursday and Saturdays on selected campuses.
In addition, each course requires completion of extensive outside course work, up to twelve (12) hours
per week, beyond required class meeting preparation (i.e., assigned text and supplemental readings,
study for quizzes and examinations, etc.). At a minimum, outside preparation for undergraduate courses
includes written assignment in weeks 1, 3, and 7 and discussion threads in the Learning Management
System each week. In graduate courses, there are written assignments and discussion threads each
week.
ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General Admissions Requirements
University of the Potomac admits students who are high school graduates or who have an equivalent
form of high school completion.
Applicants to University of the Potomac must:
• Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.

• Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion. Equivalencies
include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the
requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please
see International Student Admissions Requirements on page 12.)
• Submit a completed application.
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be
submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g.,
CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development
programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit
for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required
to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
• Official acceptance letters will be provided to those prospective students meeting all
admissions requirements. Denial letters will be provided to those prospective students
explaining which admissions requirements were not met and any next steps.
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Registration
Registration is the process of enrolling in courses at University of the Potomac. All students are
registered for a full semester (16 weeks or two 8-week sessions). Full-time undergraduate students
register for at least 12 credits (six credits each session). Full-time graduate students register for at least
six credits per semester (three credits each session), but may accelerate their studies by registering for a
second course in any session. The process of registration occurs prior to the beginning of each semester
and continues each semester of the student’s program. By registering at University of the Potomac,
students agree to all rules and regulations of the University.
Students with no prior college or university credit or who have not received credit for a college-level
English or mathematics course will be required to take the Accuplacer placement tests. See the section
below for details.
Course Load
The normal course load for full-time undergraduate students is four courses per semester (12 credits),
two courses in one session and two courses in the other. Students require permission from an
Academic Dean to take an overload (six or more courses in a semester). Students with a cumulative
grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 or higher may request permission to register for six courses (18
credits) in a semester – three courses in each session. Students with a CGPA of less than 3.00 may
request permission to register for six courses in their semester. However, permission may only be
granted if the student is in the last semester of their degree program or has demonstrated in their
recent academic work that they have the capacity to undertake the extra course.
The normal course load for full-time graduate students is two courses per semester (6 credits), one
course in one session and one courses in the other. Full-time graduate students who have demonstrated
high academic achievement may request permission from the Academic Dean for Online Operations and
Graduate Programs to register for an additional course(s).
These course load limits include courses being taken simultaneously at other institutions.
Accuplacer Placement Tests

Basic skills in English and Mathematics are critical to success in university-level study. Students who are
entering university for the first time or are transferring from another college or university, but have not
passed a credit-bearing English or mathematics course are required to take the Accuplacer placement
tests to help them decide if they should choose to take one or both of the College’s transitional studies
non-credit courses in English and/or mathematics. Taking the Accuplacer tests is required, but taking
the non-credit transitional course is optional.
Accuplacer assessments provide students and their advisors with useful information about the student’s
academic skills in mathematics, English and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with a
student’s academic background, goals and interests, are used by advisors to determine a student’s initial
course selection in the first semester of study. It is important that students do their best on these tests
so the University has an accurate measure of a student’s academic skills.
Students who score below 80 on the English placement test or below 34 on the mathematics placement
test are advised to take transitional coursework to increase their readiness for university-level courses.
Students who choose to take transitional studies.
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Graduate Programs Admissions Requirements
In addition to the above, applicants for graduate programs must provide the following:
• An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs:

four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent in other countries. International applicants
with a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the
Admission Committee which will be based on students’ preparation.
• Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or
university faculty member. *This requirement may be waived for those students with
Master level transfer credits*.
• One required essay, in MSWord document form, addressing the student’s preparation for
the graduate program.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission to the MBA, but is
strongly preferred for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline or
lack the pre-requisite courses in business, finance and economics. Similarly, the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the MSIT or MHCA, but is recommended.
International Student Admissions Requirements

University of the Potomac welcomes international students. For admissions purposes, University of the
Potomac defines and categorizes an international student as any individual who is a citizen or legal
permanent resident of any nation other than the United States. Citizens and legal permanent residents
of the United States are excluded from this definition regardless of country of birth, dual or former
citizenship status, or ethnicity. Residents of US territories are not considered international students.
For purposes of classroom-based enrollment, international students are additionally defined by

University of the Potomac as nonimmigrant aliens residing in the United States on a temporary basis
through the auspices of a nonimmigrant visa. In order to attend school, international students typically
utilize a nonimmigrant alien student visa, though all nonimmigrant aliens who attend University of the
Potomac are considered international students regardless of their specific nonimmigrant alien
classification.
International Student Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

1. Completed international students application for admissions
2. U.S. $100 non-refundable application fee
3. Official academic evidence of completion of secondary education (high school or
equivalent), translated into English language (any one of the documents listed below):
i. Original transcripts or certified copy
ii. Original diploma or certified copy
iii. Original verification letter from secondary/high school institution officer or
certified copy
4. Official proof of English language proficiency (any one of the items listed below):
i. TOEFL scores: PBT 500 or higher, IBT 60 or higher
ii. IELTS score: 6.0 or higher
iii. Other evidence of proficiency acceptable by the admissions committee
may include:
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iv. Successful completion of the last three years of secondary education (high
school or equivalent) in which the language of instruction was English
v. Completion of at least 12 semester credit hours with at least a C average at a
U.S. postsecondary institution (college or university) at which English was the
language of instruction
5. Proof of sufficient finances shown in U.S. currency/dollar (one or more of the documents
listed below):
i. Personal funds - official bank statement
ii. Sponsors – affidavit of support accompanied with official bank statement
iii. Scholarships – official scholarship letter
6. A copy of the photo page of passport, and if currently in the U.S., a copy of current visa and
most recent I-94 card (front and back). Students outside of the United States who have not
yet acquired a passport may submit a copy of their birth certificate.
7. International students transferring from another educational institution must submit: -
Copy of current I-20 form; and
i. SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form completed by previous institution
International Student Graduate Admissions Requirements

1. Completed international students application for admissions
2. U.S. $100 non-refundable application fee
3. Two letters of recommendations and one required essay. *This requirement may be
waived for those students with Master level transfer credits*.
4. Official academic evidence of completion of undergraduate (Baccalaureate) education,
translated into English language (any one of the documents listed below):
i. Original transcripts or certified copy
ii. Original diploma or certified copy
iii. Original verification letter from undergraduate institution officer or certified
copy
5. Official proof of English language proficiency (any one of the items listed below):
i. TOEFL scores: PBT 550 or higher, IBT 79 or higher
ii. IELTS score: 6.5 or higher
iii. Other evidence of proficiency acceptable by the admissions committee may
include:
iv. Successful completion of a minimum of two years of undergraduate
(Baccalaureate) education in which the language of instruction was English
v. Successful completion of secondary education (high school or equivalent) in
which the language of instruction was English
6. Proof of sufficient financial funds shown in U.S. currency/dollar (either one or combination
of two or more of below listed documents): - Personal funds - official bank
statement
i. Sponsors – affidavit of support accompanied with official bank statement
ii. Scholarships – official scholarship letter
7. A copy of the photo page of passport, and if currently in the U.S., a copy of current visa and
most recent I-94 card (front and back). Students outside of the United States who have not
yet acquired a passport may submit a copy of their birth certificate.
8. International students transferring from another educational institution must submit: -
i. Copy of current I-20 form; and
ii. SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form completed by previous institution
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Notes:
Only F and M students are limited to attendance at SEVP approved schools. Nonimmigrants who are
attending school incidental to their primary purpose for being in the United States may attend the
school of their choice either part-time or full-time (unless otherwise noted). However, these
nonimmigrants must abide by the rules of their current status and cannot extend their stay in the
United States for the purposes of completing a program of study or a degree. Students who derive
their status from that of the principal may not remain in the United States beyond the period
approved for the principal in order to continue schooling; they must apply for a change of status to F-1
or M-1 if they wish to remain in the United States to continue their course of study. The only
exceptions are Visitors (B), aliens in transit (C) and crewmen (D) – they cannot engage in study while
on that visa.
Source: www.ice.gov – Document: Non-immigrants: Who Can Study?
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TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICIES
Transfer credit is given for courses successfully completed (with a US grade of “C” [2.0] or higher or its
international equivalent for undergraduate courses and “B” [3.0] or higher for graduate courses) at
other postsecondary institutions, when the courses are comparable to those offered by University of
the Potomac.
Students applying for transfer credit are required to present an official transcript of grades earned. To
be considered official, transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the institution of origin and bear
all appropriate institutional markings. Students should submit transcripts from all previous
colleges/universities attended. The University must receive official transcripts within the first
semester of a student’s attendance.
Transfer credits are considered from the following sources:
• Higher education institutions regionally or nationally accredited by an institutional

accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the US Department of Education.
• Nationally recognized college-equivalency examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP),
o College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) and DANTES/DSST (Defense Activity for
Nontraditional Education Support/DANTES Subject Standardized Tests).
• ACE-approved military training and service.
• Credit may be given for work experience. Students may request an exam in up to three
courses in the field in which they are employed. These exams will be given upon submission
of a recommendation by an employer or supervisor. Alternatively, students may present
portfolios for up to nine (9) credits or three courses. These portfolios will include a
description of the work experience and an explanation of how it covers specific Potomac
courses as well as a documenting letter from an employer or supervisor. Self-employed
applicants may present a resume and a business card.
• Other recognized postsecondary institutions located outside the United States. Official
transcripts from postsecondary institutions located outside the United States must be
prepared in English and include an independent, official evaluation from a credential
evaluator who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
www.naces.org.
Transfer credit requests are usually made at the time of admission by providing an official or unofficial
postsecondary transcript to the Office of Records and Registration. A review of the transfer credit
request is conducted and the applicant is provided with a preliminary unofficial evaluation that
determines a possible number of credits eligible for transfer. Applicants should make the request for
transfer credit evaluation as soon as possible since the results may impact the student’s registration.
Official transcripts are required before transfer credit is granted. If official transcripts are not received
by the Office of Records and Registration by the end of the student’s first semester, the unofficial
transfer of credit evaluation will be removed from the student’s record. Students must have submitted
official transcripts of prior college work to be eligible for graduation. Courses or degrees completed at
another institution must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the University of the
Potomac program for which an applicant has applied.
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University of the Potomac grants transfer credits of 60 semester hours to students who have completed
Associate degrees awarded by a regionally or nationally accredited US institution. Students whose
associate degrees have been accepted in transfer are considered to have completed lower division
general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree at Potomac. If there are prerequisite
courses in the major field of study students need to take for upper division Potomac courses, students
are required to take these which may result in a student requiring more than 120 credits to complete
their bachelor’s degree.
At a baccalaureate level, no more than 60 hours of transfer credit earned through non-traditional
methods such as CLEP, DANTES/DSST, military training and credit for work experience may be applied
toward graduation requirements with a maximum of nine credits for work experience. At an associate
level, no more than 30 hours of transfer credit earned through non-traditional methods such as CLEP,
DANTES/DSST and military training may be applied toward graduation requirements with a maximum of
nine credits for work experience.
A maximum of 84 semester credit hours of transfer credit may be applied toward a bachelor degree; a
maximum of 42 semester credit hours of transfer credit may be applied toward an associate degree. No
transfer credit is granted for certificate programs.
Transfer credits can affect the maximum time frame in which a student must complete a program and
maintain financial aid eligibility. University of the Potomac reserves the right to deny transfer credit for
certain technology-related courses that were not earned within the last five calendar years.
Courses Taken Simultaneously at Other Institutions

Students who wish to transfer in credits taken at another institution during their studies at Potomac
may do so. However, prior to registering at the outside institution the student must have the approval
of a Program Chair or Academic Dean for the course the student intends to take and the institution at
which it will be taken. This approval ensures that the institution is acceptable for transfer credit to
Potomac and the course is a Potomac equivalent. Such permission must be registered on the
appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office before the course begins. Courses taken at another
institution will be included in the student’s course load and University of the Potomac course load
limits will apply. Substitutions for specific courses are considered. For example, a natural science
course may be substituted for Environmental Science. Courses without equivalency will not be
considered for transfer. As for any transfer credit, only courses for which a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher
was earned are considered. Students must submit an official transcript of the course within one
semester of having taken it.
Transfer of Credit from University of the Potomac to Other Institutions

Acceptance of transfer credit is always a decision of receiving institutions. University of the Potomac’s
regional accreditation does not guarantee transferability. Any student interested in transferring
University of the Potomac credit to another college or university should check directly with the
receiving institution.
Proficiency Examinations
Students who believe they have mastered the content of a course for which they have not received
transfer or other credit, may take a comprehensive course examination to demonstrate proficiency for
credit. Results of a proficiency examination may be used to fulfill credit hour degree requirements;
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however, a maximum of nine semester credits earned through proficiency examinations may be used to
satisfy graduation requirements.
Proficiency examinations must be taken prior to the beginning of a session and passed at 80%.
Results are recorded on a student’s transcript as “pass” with no application to the student’s Grade Point
Average (GPA). In addition to standard tuition charges for the course, students electing to earn course
credit via proficiency examinations are charged an additional $100 testing fee, regardless of the results.
Requests for proficiency examinations must be initiated with a Student Services Advisor and
coordinated with the Academic Dean or designee. Credits earned by examination are counted as
“credits attempted” and included in the maximum time frame or pace during which a student must
complete a degree program (see Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) on page 30).
Portfolio Evaluations of Prior Learning

Undergraduate students who wish to apply for credit for prior learning may do so through
LearningCounts.org, a unique online resource that helps adults earn credit for college-level knowledge
acquired outside the classroom. LearningCounts offers online portfolio development classes, portfolio
evaluations, and prior learning assessment (PLA) resources. LearningCounts assesses Learning
Portfolios built upon an individuals’ knowledge – from job or military training, volunteer service or
other relevant experience – for college credit. In addition to empowering individuals to go back to
school and take the next step in their careers, research indicates students who receive PLA credit have
higher graduation rates than students without it. For more information about PLA and Learning
Portfolios, visit http://www.LearningCounts.org.
Computer Requirements for All University of the Potomac Courses (Online or Hybrid)
Students taking courses at the University of the Potomac, online or hybrid (online with some classroom
hours), must have a working computer available with high-speed internet access in order to complete
courses through Potomac’s Online Learning Management System (LMS). Their computer and software
must meet the technical requirements for the LMS. It is also required that students have Microsoft
Office 2010 or compatible software in order to submit work in the proper format.
In addition, all new students are required to complete the online orientation before being granted
access to their courses.
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TUITION AND FEES
Tuition Charges*
Tuition is charged on a semester credit hour basis. Books and supplies are not included in tuition
charges. Students are charged 100% for any semester in which they continue past the ADD/DROP
period before withdrawing. All non-tuition charges are non-refundable.
Tuition*
Domestic (U.S.) Students Tuition and Fees

Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
On-Campus and Online students cost per credit hour ............................................................ $240
Active Duty Military and their Immediate Family cost per credit hour ..................................... $240
Veterans tuition cost per credit hour ........................................................................................ $240
Master’s Degree Programs

On-Campus and Online students cost per credit hour .............................................................. $450
Certificate Programs
On-Campus and Online students cost per credit hour .............................................................. $240
On-Campus International Students Tuition and Fees – Undergraduate Degree Programs

Cost per credit hour ................................................................................................................... $750
Cost per class (3 credits) ......................................................................................................... $2,250
Cost per semester (12 credits) ................................................................................................ $9,000
2 semester = 1 academic year............................................................................................... $18,000
Technology fee (3 credits).......................................................................................................... $450

Application fee (one time fee) ................................................................................................... $150
Registration fee (one time fee) .................................................................................................. $100
Tuition and fees for a first academic year based on above .................................................. $19,150
International (F-1) students are required to demonstrate that they have adequate funds to cover one
year’s expenses before coming to the U.S. to study.
Estimated living expenses for one year ................................................................................ $11,000
Estimated textbook expenses ................................................................................................. $2,000
Financial statements must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program and living
expenses for one year prior to I-20 Form issuance ............................................................. $32,150
On-Campus International Students Tuition and Fees – Graduate Degree Programs

Cost per credit hour .................................................................................................................. $900
Cost per class (3 credits) ......................................................................................................... $2,700
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Cost per semester (12 credits) .............................................................................................. $10,800
2 semester = 1 academic year............................................................................................... $18,000
Technology fee (3 credits).......................................................................................................... $450

Application fee (one time fee) ................................................................................................... $150
Registration fee (one time fee) .................................................................................................. $100
Tuition and fees for a first academic year based on above .................................................. $22,750
International (F-1) students are required to demonstrate that they have adequate funds to cover one
year’s expenses before coming to the U.S. to study.
Estimated living expenses for one year ................................................................................ $11,000
Estimated textbook expenses ................................................................................................. $1,250
Financial statements must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program and living
expenses for one year prior to I-20 Form issuance .............................................................. $35,000
Online International Students Tuition and Fees

*Tuition and fees for online international students (enrolled only into online degree programs) is the
same as for domestic U.S. students*
Enrollment Deposit (International Students; paid upon acceptance prior to issuing I-20; applied toward
first semester tuition; see section on Payment and Refund Policies)......................................... $500
Deferral Fee (non-refundable) ................................................................................................... $100
Portfolio Evaluation Fee ............................................................................................................. $100
Graduation Fee .......................................................................................................................... $100
International Transcript Evaluation Fee…………………………………………………………………………………$100
Late fees (apply when using payment plans)………………………………………………………………………….$100-$300
I20 Mailing Fee- Out of Country…………………………………………………………………………………………….$50
Transcript Fee (Individual request) .............................................................................................. $10
Transcript Fee (Individual Expedited) .......................................................................................... $15
Additional Transcript Copies ........................................................................................................ $10
Diploma and Cover Replacement Fee .......................................................................................... $50
Returned Check Fee ..................................................................................................................... $25
*University of the Potomac reserves the right to change the above costs, including tuition, at any time.
Notes:
1. Two 8-week sessions equals one semester. Two courses per session equates to full-time
enrollment (12 credits per 16-week semester) for undergraduate students. One course per
session equates to full-time enrollment (6 credits per 16-week semester) for graduate
students.
2. The current average tuition cost for domestic (U.S.) students to attend University of the
Potomac for an academic year (8 months) at full time status is $6,660 (Associate and Bachelor
Degree) and $5,850 (Master Degree). The average cost to matriculate for an Associate Degree
is $16,650; a Bachelor Degree is $33,300; and a Master Degree is $17,550.
3. The actual cost of either degree may vary depending on transfer credit, repeat courses, test
outs, and other factors.
4. University of the Potomac reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
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Note on Military and Veterans Tuition Rates:
U.S. military personnel currently serving as an active-duty member, guardsmen, or reservist military
personnel serving in any of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their dependents (spouses
and dependent children) are eligible for Potomac’s military tuition rate of $240 per credit hour for
certificate and undergraduate programs. Eligible participants must possess a valid military ID card.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, their respective
reserve forces, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard) who can provide a copy of one of the
following items are eligible for Potomac’s military pricing of $240 per credit hour for certificate and
undergraduate degree programs:
• DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
• NGB22 National Guard Report of Separation or Record of Service
Textbooks, course materials and other fees are charged at the standard rate. Many students need
assistance to cover the cost of their education. University of the Potomac has a full-time, trained
financial aid staff available to help students deal with financial aid. It is the responsibility of the financial
aid office to assist eligible students in obtaining Federal Financial Assistance.
Financial Aid Programs

University of the Potomac participates in Title IV Federal Financial Aid program, many of which are
based on financial need. The Title IV Federal Financial Aid program includes the Federal Pell Grant,
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the Direct Loan Program. The Direct
Loan Program includes Federal Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate
Students (PLUS) loans.
University of the Potomac’s definition of an academic year is at least 24 semester credits and at least 32
weeks of instruction.
Eligibility
Students accepted for admission may apply for financial assistance. To be eligible for financial aid, a
student must meet the following requirements:
• Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.

• Have a valid Social Security number.
• Be registered for the Selective Services if male between the ages of 18 and 25.
• Have financial need (except for some loan programs).
• Not be in default or owe an overpayment or have borrowed in excess of the annual or
aggregate loan limits for the Title IV Federal Financial Aid programs.
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program on at least a half-time basis.
• Have a high school diploma, evidence of a home schooling program, or a GED.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Application Procedures
After students have successfully completed the admission process if desired, an appointment to meet
with a Financial Aid Officer will be arranged. During the financial aid appointment, appropriate
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documents are completed to determine eligibility. Once eligibility has been determined students will
receive an Estimated Award Letter and at this time will be given the opportunity to either accept or
decline the award letter. It is the responsibility of the student to keep University of the Potomac
informed of any name, address, or other changes that may affect their financial aid. Title IV Federal
Financial Aid funds can only be used for educational purposes.
NOTE: Financial aid awards are subject to change due to verification, or changes in student financial
and/or enrollment status.
Verification
A student may be selected for verification by either the Department of Education or University of the
Potomac. The verification process compares information from your Student Aid Report (SAR) with
financial information and other application documents submitted by you or your family (student and
spouse or dependent student and parent). If there are differences between the information on the SAR
and supporting documents, the student or University of the Potomac may need to make corrections
electronically or by using the Student Aid Report (SAR) before University of the Potomac can process the
students request for federal student aid. Verification must be completed within 14 days of the initial
request. Failure to complete verification within this time frame may result in funding delays or loss of
eligibility.
Types of Student Aid

The following student assistance programs are available to eligible students.
Federal Pell Grants

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually does not have to be repaid as long as the student remains in
school for their estimated enrollment status and continues to make satisfactory progress. Pell Grants
are awarded to eligible undergraduate students with an established need who have not earned a
bachelor’s or professional degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Available on a limited basis, FSEOG is awarded to students with an exceptional financial need. Awards
amounts are determined not to exceed the program maximum and students must meet other criteria as
determined by the institution.
Federal Work Study (FWS)

The FWS program provides jobs for undergraduate students with a financial need, allowing them to earn
money to help pay educational expenses. Some FWS students are required to participate in community
service and in the America Reads program.
Subsidized Stafford Loans

A student may borrow money for educational expenses from the Federal Government with the
Direct Loan Program. Subsidized loans are awarded based on financial need. The interest is paid by the
Federal Government until repayment begins and during approved deferment periods. Repayment of
principal plus interest begins six months after graduation, withdrawal from school, or dropping below
half-time status, whichever comes first. Funds are transmitted electronically and credited to the
student’s tuition account.
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Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to all qualified undergraduate students as a
supplement to the Subsidized Stafford Student Loan programs. Repayment of principal plus interest
begins six months after graduation, withdrawal from school, or dropping below half-time status,
whichever comes first. Funds are transmitted electronically and credited to the student’s tuition
account.
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

Federal PLUS Loans are available to qualified parents with good credit histories of dependent students
to help pay for their children’s education. PLUS Loans can be obtained through the Direct Loan Program.
Borrowers must begin repayment of the principal and interest 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.
Private Lenders
For those students who demonstrate additional financial needs private educational loans are available
to those who qualify. These programs require students to complete a loan application. Approval and/or
interest rate are dependent upon an applicant’s and/or co-applicant’s credit worthiness. For further
details on the private loan program including interest rates, students should see the Campus Financial
Aid Office or contact the lender directly.
University of the Potomac Monthly Installment Plans

For those students who demonstrate a financial need and have been unable to obtain alternative
funding, an monthly installment plan may be available through University of the Potomac to assist with
part or all of any remaining unfunded balance. These plans require students to complete the Truth in
Lending forms. See Student Financial Services for more information.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available to qualified students throughout the year from outside organizations. It is
the responsibility of the student to seek and complete any required information for obtaining a
scholarship. The Financial Aid Office at your campus will assist students in gathering required
information or completing forms necessary to submit an application. It is also the student’s
responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office if a scholarship is awarded. See your Financial Aid Officer
for more details.
The Walter Person Memorial Scholarship
About the Fund: The scholarship honors the years of dedication and leadership provided by
Mr. Walter Person and was re-established as the Walter Person Memorial Scholarship after Mr.
Person’s recent passing. This program is available to prospective and current UOTP
undergraduate students who are seeking to complete their upper division BS degree
requirements in a UOTP BS-Theoretical Application Programs (TAP). This is an Honors
Program that was created and monitored by Mr. Person. The objective is to provide financial
support for students who seek an upper division education that integrates theory and practice.
Criteria:
• Prospective UOTP undergraduate students who wish to enroll in a Bachelors program
with the objective of completing the TAP.
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• Current UOTP undergraduates students who have completed their lower division 60
credit requirements with a Cum GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Candidate must complete an application and submit a letter of how this program will be
integrated with their current work or future responsibilities
• Letter of support from student’s workplace mentor and completion of mentor interview
by TAP Faculty Advisor
• Awarded upon completion of admission process and approval by the UOTP Scholarship
Committee
• Scholarship awards cover tuition and fees (other rules apply if applying for Federal Aid)
• Awardee must be a full time student at UOTP– 12 credits hours in as semester.
• Awardee must have continuing enrollment with minimum 3.5 Cum GPA at UOTP to
maintain eligibility
• This scholarship is available for on-ground and/or online course delivery. Note: This
scholarship will be offered to one student per semester (five students per year).
Multiple Family Member University of the Potomac Scholarship
University of the Potomac offers families with more than one member attending the University
concurrently a scholarship equal to a 20% reduction in the credit hour tuition rate in effect at that time.
To be eligible for the Multiple Family Member University of the Potomac Scholarship, candidates must:
1. Have two or more immediate family members enrolled in University of the Potomac during
the same semester. For purposes of this scholarship family members are defined as
spouses, children, siblings or grandchildren;
2. Both family members must complete the entire semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA;
3. No other University of the Potomac scholarships may be applied concurrently.
Students are encouraged to speak with the Admissions and/or Financial Aid Departments for more
details.
International Students Tuition Scholarship Program

The International Students Tuition Scholarship is open to new international student planning on full
time enrollment at the University of the Potomac. The scholarship can cover up to 35% of the normal
international student tuition cost. The scholarship is available to first time undergraduate and graduate
students, and can be renewed provided the student maintains an acceptable academic record. This
scholarship only covers tuition charges. The student is required to pay all entry and semester fees. The
scholarship can be renewed on an annual basis, based on the student meeting the University’s academic
criteria. The scholarship can also be used for year round study.
Note: Students are eligible for only one Potomac institutional scholarship at a time. The University
reserves the right to discontinue any or all scholarships without prior notice.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits

University of the Potomac is approved for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits.
Veterans should consult with their campus School Certifying Official (SCO) as eligibility varies by campus
and program.
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Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of
the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of
higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to enter voluntarily into an
agreement with Veterans Affairs to fund tuition expenses. The institution can contribute up to 50%
of those expenses and Veterans Affairs will match the same amount as the institution.
Private or Foreign School Up to $24,476.79 per academic year National Maximum
Active Military and Veterans

University of the Potomac provides book voucher assistance up to $200 per semester for Active
Military, defined as active members of the military, spouses and/or dependents of active duty
military personnel. Veterans may also be eligible for this assistance.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
• Be accepted for admission into a degree program by the University.

• Verify his or her military status or, for a spouse, the marital relationship to the person on
active duty or, for a dependent, the dependent relationship to the person on active duty.
Students using Ch. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill or Ch. 31 VocRehab benefits, even though VA has not yet paid
tuition and fees, University of the Potomac will NOT:
• prevent student from enrolling,
• assess a late penalty fee,
• require the student to secure alternative or additional funding, or
• deny access to any school resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional
facilities) that are available to other students that have paid.
However, The University of the Potomac may require that such students be required to:
• produce the VA’s Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class,
• provide written request to be certified, and
• provide additional information needed to properly certify (many of you have your own
form that must be completed each term and that’s still allowed).
Payment and Refund Policies
Payment
Tuition payments are due at registration for NEW and READMIT students unless the student is
eligible for financial aid and clearance has been given by the Financial Aid Office or other financial
arrangements have been made with University of the Potomac. CONTINUING and RE-ENTRY
student’s tuition payments are due two (2) weeks prior to the start of a new semester. Students are
responsible for any financial obligation incurred while attending University of the Potomac
regardless of any anticipated financial aid. Students with an outstanding balance may not be allowed
to attend classes.
Federal Return of Title IV Funds Refund Policy

The Federal Return of Title IV Funds Refund Policy specifies the differences between earned and
unearned portion of Title IV aid, in relation to the length of the semester and the length of time the
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student was enrolled for that semester. Students who are enrolled beyond 60% of the semester are
considered to have earned 100% of the Title IV aid awarded for that semester.
A student who withdraws prior to completing more than 60% of the semester will earn a percentage
of the Title IV aid awarded based on the number of calendar days from the start of the semester to
the last date of attendance in the semester.
The student’s withdrawal date is the date the institution determined the student was no longer
attending. The formula for calculating the percentage of Title IV earned is as follows:
The number of days from the start date to the last date of attendance in the semester divided by the
total days in the semester equals the percentage of aid earned. The percentage of aid earned is then
multiplied by the total Title IV aid disbursed, or could have been disbursed, to equal the amount of
aid the student actually earned. All unearned portions of federal aid are returned to the appropriate
programs in the following order:
• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loans)
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Post-withdrawal Disbursements
If an eligible student receives less Federal Student Aid than the amount earned, the school will
calculate the amount of aid that was not received. The school will post, based on Federal guidelines,
any available grant funds before available loan funds.
Available grant or loan funds refer to Title IV program assistance that could have been disbursed to
the student, but was not disbursed as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student
withdrew. In accordance with Federal Regulations, the university must obtain confirmation from a
student, or parent for a parent PLUS loan, before making any disbursement of loan funds from a
Post withdrawal disbursement.
Although staff cannot advise students on when to withdraw from their program, students are
encouraged to become familiar with the refund policies, make their own decisions and take the
appropriate actions.
If applicable, refunds to Title IV programs will be made within 45 days of the date the student is
determined to have withdrawn. Notification will be sent to the student of all refunds made. Upon
request, the institution will make readily available to enrolled and prospective students a copy of this
Federal Return of Title IV Refund Policy.
Institutional Refund Policy

University of the Potomac adheres to the refund policy as published in this catalog.
This refund policy is in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the District of Columbia and other
states as noted in the enrollment agreement or addenda, and by the Department of Education.
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If a student withdraws from University of the Potomac and a refund is due, the following return of
funds and refund distribution policy will be observed. Amounts of refunds will be allocated in the
following order:
• Unsubsidized federal Stafford loan

• Subsidized federal Stafford loan
• Federal PLUS
• Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Any other aid Received.
Students shall have the option to withdraw from the school at any time by giving notice of their
intent to terminate enrollment in writing. In the absence of the student giving written notification, a
student is dismissed after 14 consecutive calendar days from the last date of attendance, or upon
the failure to return from an approved Leave of Absence.
All fees are non-refundable. The institutional refund policy generally allows the institution to earn
100% of the institutional charges from students who complete 60% or more of the semester. The
student’s withdrawal date is the date the institution determined the student was no longer
attending. The institution takes 14 days from the last date of attendance to make the determination
that the student was no longer attending.
If applicable, refunds to agencies, private loans, scholarships, and to the student will be made within
30 days of the date the student is determined to have withdrawn. Notification will be sent to the
students of all refunds made.
TUITION REFUND
Last date of attendance as a percent of the payment Portion of tuition and fees obligated and
period for which the student was obligated paid to be returned
Less than 10% 100%
10% up to but not including 20% 80%
60% or more No refund
Although the staff cannot advise students on when to withdraw from their program the students are
encouraged to become familiar with the refund policies, make their own decisions and take the
appropriate actions.
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Upon request, the institution will make readily available to enrolled and prospective students copies
of this Institutional Refund Policy.
International Student Refund Policy

A student who has been denied a visa to enter the United States to study at the University of the
Potomac may apply for a refund of the enrollment deposit. Supporting documentation must be
provided with the application and no other reason will be accepted for providing a refund. The refund
application deadline for international students is 15 days prior to the start of their first session. Refund
processing may take up to 30 days.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Department of Student and Retention Services
Dedicated faculty and staff throughout the University are committed to preparing students with the
knowledge, skills and tools to achieve success in their college and educational careers.
The Department of Student and Retention Services focuses on student success and ensuring a quality
educational experience at University of the Potomac. It works collaboratively with students, faculty,
community members, administration and staff to create a culture that challenges students
intellectually and supports them academically while enhancing their personal discovery, learning and
engagement.
In partnership with members of the campus community, Student and Retention Services departments
promote efforts to achieve educational equity and multiculturalism. It strives to improve retention
and graduation rates of Potomac students, while empowering them to develop skills that assist them
in making effective career decisions and help them achieve personal and professional success.
Staff at University of the Potomac is committed to guiding students through their academic
discovery of unique gifts and talents and how they choose to integrate them into meaningful
lives. The Department maintains regular weekly office hours. Appointments can be scheduled in
advance and the office also operates on a “drop-in” basis.
New Student Orientation for Online and Campus-based Students

All University of the Potomac classes are offered either online or in hybrid mode (online and
classroom-based). New students are required to attend an online orientation class prior to the start
of their first semester. The orientation session familiarizes new students with the University’s
online learning management system (LMS), the University’s academic policies, teaching
philosophies, curriculum and related services. This online orientation is mandatory. Campus-based
students will also attend an on-campus orientation. Dedicated faculty and staff throughout the
University are committed to developing valuable programs that prepare students with knowledge,
skills and tools to achieve ultimate success in their university and educational careers.
The campus-based New Student Orientation helps students:

• Navigate the campus and identify available resources.
• Identify their individual academic advisor.
• Facilitate connections with other students, faculty and staff.
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• Navigate the Learning Resource Center to take advantage of its offerings.
• Learn about academic expectations and intellectual opportunities.
• Become knowledgeable about Potomac’s history and contributions to local and global
communities.
• Understand the meaning and importance of getting involved and becoming a proud
member of the Potomac community.
• Appreciate the diversity of culture, opportunities and experiences at Potomac.
New students are required to complete the Policy and Procedure Form and the Computer Usage
and Electronic Communication Policy Form indicating they have reviewed required guidelines set
forth by the University and officiating agencies.
Career Services
University of the Potomac wants all of its graduates to obtain the very best career opportunity
available and is committed to assisting graduates with their job search. University of the Potomac
may be able to assist with full-time or part-time employment for current students. However,
University of the Potomac cannot and does not, guarantee employment or wages at any time.
To assist students in their job search, University of the Potomac provides training in areas such as:
• Resume preparation
• Interviewing skills
• Job search techniques
• Dressing for success
• Networking
In addition, there are "job boards" that students can check on a regular basis for current
opportunities. University of the Potomac strives to have career fairs in which companies from
around the community participate to acquaint students with their respective businesses. This gives
students first-hand information about potential jobs and careers. It also allows employers the
opportunity to interview and observe the quality of our students.
International Student Advising

Nonimmigrant alien students who attend University of the Potomac through the auspices of a
nonimmigrant student visa are encouraged to contact University of the Potomac’s Principal Designated
School Official located at the DC campus, who serves as the International Student Advisor for the main
Washington, DC campus or the Designated School Official at the Virginia campus.
Nonimmigrant alien students may seek specialized assistance related to the Student and
Exchange Visitors Program. This assistance includes but is not limited to temporary absences
from the United States, maintaining required full-time course loads, authorization for off-campus
employment, and authorization for optional pre- and post-completion practical training, and
authorization to change an academic degree level or an academic program.
Military Student Advising
Military, active and veteran, students may seek specialized assistance related to academic
advising from the designated Military Academic Advisor. This assistance includes but is not
limited to degree audit review and requirements, maintaining benefits, authorization for Military
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Leave of Absence, and authorization to change an academic degree level or an academic
program.
Emergency Closing of the University

If the University finds it necessary to cancel or delay classes, announcements are made on local
television stations, social media sites, and the institution’s website: www.potomac.edu . Students are
advised to check their local stations for announcements or to call the University at 202-274-2300. A
prerecorded announcement will be placed on the University’s phone system.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Degree Maps and Registration
During the admissions process, students receive as part of their enrollment agreement, a degree
map indicating all the courses they will be required to complete to earn their degree. During the
first course session, all new students meet with their assigned advisor to review their individual
degree map and further outline a program of study. Students receive a copy to be used for tracking
changes and adjustments to their program of study. Once a meeting with an advisor is complete,
students are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their degree maps. A master copy is retained
in the student information system. Students are registered for courses each semester by the Office
of Records and Registration Department according to the requirements of their degree program.
Elective courses can be selected by students with the approval of the Program Chair of their
Academic Department.
Academic Credit
All academic work at University of the Potomac is evaluated in semester credit hours, a commonly
used standard unit of credit. Transfer courses expressed in quarter credits are converted to semester
credit hours prior to acceptance. An academic year is defined as a minimum of 24 semester credit
hours and 32 weeks. Students advance in grade level as each 30 credits are earned.
Academic Support
Academic Advising
Advising is available for all students. Academic staff and instructors are available to meet with
students during scheduled office hours and by appointment. Scheduled hours are posted
throughout the two campuses and on the faculty members’ course syllabi. Online students can call
or e-mail the Dean of Academics or the appropriate Academic Program Chair.
Textbooks
Course syllabi contain information about textbooks, and supplemental materials for the individual
courses. A textbook list is also available on the Potomac website. Students may order eBooks for
many of the courses offered at Potomac. The University supports an online textbook service for
course text materials. These materials are provided by eCampus and can be found at
http://www.ecampus.com.
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Questions about textbooks should be directed to Student Services or the Librarian. In addition, the
Librarian maintains a list of alternative sites on which students may order books.
Students are expected to purchase the required textbook(s) for each course. They are expected to
read the required text and other materials for the course as designated in the syllabus or indicated
by the professor. New and used textbooks, eBooks may be purchased or rented through eCampus.
Course textbook requirements are listed on the web site prior to the beginning of class. Students
who receive financial aid may qualify for alternative payment options only through eCampus.
Learning Resource Center/Library

The University maintains a Learning Resource Center (LRC)/Library at the Washington, DC campus
and at the Virginia campus. A professional librarian oversees all locations and is generally available
at the DC or Virginia campus when classes are in session.
Computers providing both Internet access and the Microsoft Office Suite are available for faculty,
staff and student use at both libraries. The Librarian schedules instructional sessions on information
literacy, library research skills, internet searching, commercial database searching, and on any other
library-related topic of interest to faculty and students. University of the Potomac faculty, staff and
students may access these databases from any location after obtaining user IDs and passwords from
the Librarian.
The LRC collection has been developed to support the courses and program majors offered by the
University. The collection includes:
• Over 6,500 volumes and 50,000 electronically accessible E-Book titles.

• 60 periodicals in print format.
• Databases---Five periodical databases providing electronic access to approximately 3,700
periodical titles (abstracts and many in full text). These databases include:
• Business Source Elite (EBSCO Host)
• Regional Business News (EBSCO
Host)
• Country Study Database---Global Road Warrior Database providing information on 175
countries.
The University of the Potomac Learning Resource Center/Library is an institutional member of the
Association of College and Research Libraries and the American Library Association.
Grading in Undergraduate Courses

Students receive a grade in each course for which they register and attend. Each course syllabus
indicates the relationship between course components and assignments in determining a final
grade. Grades of plus (+) and minus (-), except for A+, are used in assigning grades and determining a
grade point average (GPA). Quality points, used in determining a grade average, are assigned as
follows:
Grade Quality Grade Definition
Points Percent
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A 4.00 94-100 Outstanding – Exceeds all requirements and expectations; demonstrates
sustained analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill; shows an unusual
degree of intellectual initiative.
A- 3.75 90-93 Excellent – Exceeds most requirements and expectations; demonstrates excellent
analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill.
B+ 3.50 87-89 Superior – Exceeds most requirements and expectations in one or more ways;
demonstrates creativity and originality in a variety of ways.
B 3.00 83-86 Very Good – Exceeds many requirements and expectations in one or more ways;
demonstrates creativity and originality.
B- 2.75 80-82 Good – Meets all requirements and expectations and exceeds some in one or
more ways; demonstrates analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill.
C+ 2.50 77-79 Above Average – Meets all requirements and expectations and exceeds one or
more; demonstrates analytic, synthetic, integrative, or creative skill.
C 2.00 73-76 Satisfactory – Meets all requirements and expectations, but does not exceed any.
C- 1.75 70-72 Below Average – Meets nearly all requirements and expectations, but fails to
meet the standard in some area; work retains some academic value; a warning
grade.
D+ 1.50 67-69 Far below Average – Fails to meet some aspects of requirements or expectations.
D 1.00 63-66 Poor – Fails to meet many aspects of requirements or expectations.
D- 0.75 60-62 Very Poor – Fails to meet nearly all aspects of requirements or expectations.
F 0.00 <60 Failure – Fails to meet any academic requirements and expectations.
Additional course designators are:

AU Indicates auditing of course for no credit; not included in computation of grade point
average.
EX Indicates that a student was exempted from a course; no credits are awarded for
exempted courses.
I Indicates special circumstances that delay course completion; only issued if the
completed work can result in a passing grade; not included in determining grade average
and does not represent satisfactory progress toward the degree but does count toward
credits attempted when determining satisfactory progress.
P Indicates student has passed with a “C” level grade or higher; not included in determining
grade point average, but does represent satisfactory progress toward a degree.
R Indicates a course that has been repeated; only the higher grade is used for computing
grade point average.
TR Denotes transfer credit; not included in determining grade point average.
W Indicates withdrawal after add/drop period; not included in determining grade average,
but does count toward hours attempted when determining satisfactory progress.
Courses end at midnight on Sunday of the last week of a session. Grades are submitted within 72
hours (by midnight of the next Wednesday). Grade reports are normally available on the Student
Portal by the following day (Thursday).
Incompletes
A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be used on those occasions when circumstances are beyond a
student’s control, such as a documented illness or family emergency and completion of the
incomplete work can result in a passing grade. Course work must be completed within two weeks
following the end of a session in which an “I” grade was assigned. The instructor will submit the final
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grade by midnight on Wednesday of the week following the two-week period. At the end of the
third week following the end of a session, the Registrar will change all remaining “I” grades to “F”.
Under extenuating circumstances, the Academic Dean may make an exception to this policy.
Course Repeats
Students may repeat a course in which they received a “C”, “D” or “F”. The highest grade earned is
used in the calculation of the grade point average. Both course attempts are considered in the
calculation of quantitative progress (maximum time frame). Only one repetition of a previously
passed course is permitted for financial aid purposes. Students who wish to repeat a previously
passed course (receiving a grade of “C” or “D”) more than once are responsible for the tuition for
that course as it is not covered by Title IV financial aid. Course repeats are priced at current tuition
rates. Veteran Affairs will only pay for a repeated course if a higher grade is needed to complete the
program.
General Education Courses

The purpose of University of the Potomac’s general education courses is to provide students with
the tools to support their understanding of concepts, to think critically and reflect on the interaction
of subject areas. Writing, reading, and research work together to provide students with an
understanding of the world around them and the ability to express that understanding throughout
their academic endeavors.
General education includes the knowledge, skills and perspectives that are part of an educational
experience for all undergraduates regardless of major. They help students become well-rounded
individuals and responsible citizens. Upon completion of study at the University of the Potomac, the
student will demonstrate the ability to:
• Use written and oral communication skills for academically and professionally appropriate
discourse (Effective communication).
• Construct reasonable arguments using various forms of evidence from multiple sources
(Critical thinking).
• Use basic mathematical and scientific concepts and methods to show how various natural
phenomena influence individuals and society (Quantitative and scientific reasoning).
• Use appropriate information literacy tools and practices, including technology, to gather,
organize, evaluate and present information (Technological proficiency and Information
literacy).
• Analyze the ethical choices inherent in decision-making (Ethical awareness).
Transitional Courses
The University offers two non-credit courses – MATH 009, Transitional Mathematics and ENGL 009,
Transitional English – that provide students with the opportunity to refresh or improve their basic
skills in mathematics, reading and writing. These courses are optional and are graded on a pass/fail
basis. These courses may each be repeated once.
MATH 009 and ENGL 009 carry no credit toward an associate or a bachelor’s degree, but they do
count toward full-time status. They are not considered as part of the Satisfactory Academic Progress
calculation and do not count in the student’s GPA.
The tuition for transitional courses is the same as for other University of the Potomac courses.
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Honors, Dean’s, and President’s Lists
These lists are computed twice yearly, in the spring at the end of the third session, and in the fall, at
the end of the sixth session. Students must have completed at least 18 credits during the previous
three sessions. Students who have incomplete grades are not eligible for these honors.
• Students with grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.74 are placed on the Honors List.
• Students with grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 are placed on the Dean’s List.
• Students with grade point averages of 4.00 are placed on the President’s List.
GPAs are calculated for the courses taken during the previous three sessions. They are not
cumulative grade averages. A new group of honors students is determined at the end of each six-
month period.
Graduates who meet the requirements for these awards throughout their enrollment at University
of the Potomac receive a certificate of their having earned these honors.
Graduation
The formal commencement ceremony is held in June each year on a date announced by the
University. Degree candidates who have completed all graduation requirements since the previous
commencement ceremony are eligible to participate. Degree candidates who will be enrolled in
their final courses on the date of commencement may also apply to participate in the ceremony. A
student receiving an incomplete grade in a course who completes the course requirements and is
issued a grade in that course is deemed to have completed the course in the session it was taken.
The degree conferral date (noted on transcripts and diplomas) is the final day of the session in
which the student completes all degree requirements. Diplomas and official transcripts are issued
only for students who have completed the academic requirements of their program and have no
financial obligation to the University.
Graduation with Honors

Bachelor degree students who complete their degree programs with high achievement graduate
with honors. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or higher will be graduated Summa Cum
Laude. Students with a GPA of at least 3.80 but less than 3.90 will be graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Students with a GPA of at least 3.65 but less than 3.80 will be graduated Cum Laude.
Transcripts
Requests for official University of the Potomac transcripts must be made in writing, signed and
submitted to the Registrar. Students must use a Transcript Request Form. Requests must include a
student’s name, social security number, dates of attendance and a complete address of where the
transcript is to be sent. The cost for an official transcript is $10. A transcript may be expedited (one
business day) for an additional fee of $15. Only students who have no financial obligation to the
University as confirmed by the Bursar are eligible for official transcripts.
Second Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Students who complete all requirements in one program may complete a second degree in another
program at the University. The second degree requires completion of all core course requirements
for that program. Students receive credit for courses taken in the first program that also apply to a
second degree. However, a minimum of 18 credits for a second associate degree and 36 credits for a
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second bachelor degree are required. The courses transferred from the first degree program are
included in the pace or maximum time frame allowed for the second program.
Change of Program
A student may request a change of program. However, some credits earned while enrolled in the
former program may not transfer to the latter because of curricular differences. Students are strongly
advised to seek advice from the program chair or Dean prior to changing programs.
Courses previously completed at University of the Potomac will be evaluated, as all other Potomac
course work, for their applicability to the new program and the grades will be calculated in the student’s
If a student changes programs, a new Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy maximum time frame is
calculated based on credits required by the new program. Written permission of the Academic Dean
or designee is required if students change programs more than once.
Add/Drop Period
Students may drop a course within the ADD/DROP period of their semester without incurring an
academic penalty or financial obligation. The ADD/DROP period is defined as the first week of their
semester (the first six days of the 16-week semester).
Administrative Course Drops – No Attendance

If a student fails to attend a course during the ADD/DROP period of his/her session, the Registrar
will drop the student from the course and he/she may not attend the course during that session.
Administrative Course Withdrawals – Excessive Absences

If a student fails to attend a course during any 14 calendar-day period (14 consecutive days)
throughout the semester, the Registrar will withdraw him/her from the course. Please see the
Institutional Refund Policy for financial obligations.
Course Withdrawals
If a student has attended beyond the ADD/DROP period of his/her semester, but subsequently
wishes to withdraw from a course in that semester he/she must complete a Student Status Change
Request (SSCR) form with Student Services, the Registrar or an academic advisor. Please see the
Institutional Refund Policy for financial obligations.
Grade Assigned for Withdrawal from a Course

When a student is withdrawn from a course, whether due to lack of attendance or because they
chose to withdraw from the course and submitted an SSCR form requesting the withdrawal, he/she
will receive a grade of W.
Please see Payment and Refund Policies on page 23 for financial obligations.
Administrative Withdrawal
If students are dropped or withdrawn from all courses in a given session and do not request and
receive a Leave of Absence, the Registrar will administratively withdraw them from the University.
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(See Payment and Refund Policies for financial obligations incurred when withdrawing or being
withdrawn from the University.)
Official Withdrawal
To withdraw officially from the University of the Potomac, a student must complete a Student Status
Change Request (SSCR) form with Student Services, the Registrar or an academic advisor. Only an
approved SSCR constitutes an official withdrawal. (See Payment and Refund Policies for financial
obligations incurred when withdrawing from the University.) Students will be asked to complete an
exit interview.
Re-admissions/ Re-entry
Students seeking re-admissions or re-entry to the University of the Potomac should contact:
• Admissions Department if they have been withdrawn for over one year (Re-admissions)
• Student Retention and Services Department if they have been withdrawn for less than one
year (Re-entry)
If a student has enrolled in another institution after withdrawing from the University of the
Potomac, official transcripts should be provided from that institution prior to readmission to the
University. Please contact Admissions for further details on re-entry.
Students are required to comply with any new program requirements, policies and procedures,
textbook changes or changes in tuition and fees that are delineated in the catalog in effect at the time
of their re-entry.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) – Undergraduate Degrees

All undergraduate students enrolled at the University of the Potomac must meet the University’s
minimum standards of achievement with regard to cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and
successful course completion. A student’s academic progress is evaluated at the end of each
semester. The University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) consists of two measurements:
• A quantitative measurement which determines if students are completing the courses

they attempt (pace) at a rate that will ensure completion of the program within a
maximum time frame of 150% of the program length in credit hours; and
• A qualitative measurement which determines if students have a satisfactory cumulative
grade point average in their program of study.
Transfer credits are included in the calculation as completed and attempted credits. Incomplete
grades (I), Withdrawals (W), course repetitions (R) and audited courses (AU) are all considered as
attempted, but not satisfactorily completed in the Pace of Completion calculation. Transitional
courses are not included in this calculation.
1. QUANTITATIVE PROGRESS OR PACE OF COMPLETION (POC)
Students must complete their educational program in a period no longer than one and a half
times the standard program length based on number of credits in a program.
a. If a program requires 60 credits to graduate, the standard program length is 60

credits and the maximum time frame (MTF) is 1.5 times or 90 credits attempted. If a
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program requires 120 credits to graduate, the standard program length is 120 credits
and the maximum time frame (MTF) is 1.5 times or 180 credits attempted.
b. Evaluation of progress is conducted at the end of every semester (two sessions).
c. Students must successfully complete at least 67% of all credits attempted. Successful
completion of a course means earning a grade of “A” through “D-”.
d. Students who are below the successful completion rate are placed on Academic
Warning for the next semester.
e. Students on Academic Warning remain eligible, if relevant, for financial aid for one
semester. Student is placed in Financial Aid warning during this time.
f. If, at the end of the Academic Warning semester, students have achieved the
required completion rate they are removed from Academic and Financial Aid
Warning.
g. If they have not achieved the required completion rate at the end of the Academic
Warning semester, they are placed on Academic Probation and, if relevant, are no
longer eligible for financial aid unless they submit an appeal which is successful and
agree to an academic plan for success. If a student has a successful appeal, they are
placed on Financial Aid probation.
h. If, at the end of an Academic Probation semester:
i. They have achieved the required completion rate, they are removed from
Academic and Financial Aid Probation and, if relevant, are eligible for
financial aid.
ii. They have not achieved the required completion rate, but are meeting the
requirements of the academic plan, they remain on probation for the next
semester and, if relevant, are eligible for financial aid.
iii. They are not meeting the requirements of the academic plan, they are
dismissed from the University.
i. For students receiving financial aid: if, at any time during their enrollment, they can
no longer graduate within the defined maximum time frame, the student is
2. QUALITATIVE PROGRESS
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) throughout
their academic program as described below.
a. At the end of each semester, grade point averages are computed. Satisfactory
Academic Progress requires that
i. At the end of the semester in which student’s complete 15 credits, including
transfer credits, their minimum Potomac CGPA is 1. 00
ii. At the end of the semester in which students complete 30 credits, including
transfer credits, their minimum Potomac CGPA is 1.50
iii. At the end of the semester in which students complete 45 credits, including
iv. At the end of the semester in which students complete 60 credits, including
b. At the end of any semester in which students do not meet the CGPA requirements
above, they are placed on Academic Warning for the next semester.
c. Students on Academic Warning remain eligible, if relevant, for financial aid for one
semester.
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d. If, at the end of the Academic Warning semester, students have achieved the
required CGPA they are removed from Academic Warning.
e. If they have not achieved the required CGPA at the end of the Academic Warning
semester, they are placed on Academic Probation and, if relevant, are no longer
eligible for financial aid unless they submit an appeal which is successful and agree to
an academic plan for success.
f. If, at the end of the Academic Probation semester: o They have achieved the
required CGPA, they are removed from Academic Probation and, if relevant, are
eligible for financial aid.
i. They have not achieved the required CGPA, but are meeting the requirements
of their academic plan, they remain on Academic Probation for the next
semester and, if relevant, are eligible for financial aid.
ii. They are not meeting the requirements of their academic plan, they are
g. At the end of the semester in which students complete 60 credits, including transfer
credits, their progress is reviewed and a Potomac CGPA of at least 2.00 is required.
Satisfactory academic progress is initially determined at the end of the first semester and each
semester thereafter. Students are notified in writing of their SAP and Financial Aid status: warning,
probation, dismissal or their having been removed from warning or probation.
Length of Time to Complete a Master’s Degree

Students have up to five years from their first session to complete their master’s degree program. If
a student reaches a point at which it will not be possible to complete within the five-year time
frame, they are dismissed from the University. Also, see the section below on Satisfactory
Academic Progress for Graduates Students.
Financial Aid Warning and Probation

The first time a student fails to meet SAP they will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. If a student
fails after being on warning, they are placed on academic probation and no longer eligible for
Financial Aid. Students may submit an appeal based on documented mitigating circumstances. The
appeal must include an explanation of what has changed to improve the student’s situation.
Students must appeal no later than one week after the start of their next semester to avoid
disruption in their enrollment due to loss of eligibility for financial aid. If enrollment continues after
loss of eligibility, students may be liable for tuition costs. Students whose appeal is successful are
placed on probation for one semester. An academic plan is drawn up which ensures that the
students meet these requirements at a designated point in time. This plan is drawn up by the
Academic Dean or designee and must be approved by the Director of Financial Aid. Probationary
semester students with an approved academic plan continue to be eligible for financial aid as long
as they continue to meet the requirements of the academic plan. If they cease to meet the
requirements of the academic plan, they will be deemed ineligible for financial aid and may be
dismissed.
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Appeals Process and Mitigating Circumstances
Students who fail to meet University of the Potomac standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) and are dismissed from the University have an opportunity to appeal the action. Appeals
must be made in writing to the Academic Dean or designee within ten (10) days of notification of
any SAP determination. Each appeal judgment is based on that student’s record and personal
circumstances. The appeal must include an explanation of what has changed to improve the
student’s situation. A decision is made within five (5) business days of submission of the written
petition. The student is informed in writing of the decision. Mitigating circumstances for which an
appeal may be made are illness, death of a family member, military duty, jury duty, or employment
responsibilities beyond the student’s control. Appropriate written documentation must accompany
an appeal. Students whose appeals are approved, may continue their studies at the University
under an academic plan as described earlier and, if relevant, are not eligible for financial aid.
Academic Reinstatement Policy

Students who have been academically dismissed and have not attended the University for a
minimum of one semester (two sessions) who wish to return to the University may apply through
the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will request that the student’s record be reviewed by
the Academic Dean or designee. Approval by the Academic Dean or designee is required in order
for the student to re-enter the University. Approval will be based on the potential for the student to
succeed academically. If the student is approved academically for re-entry, the Admissions Office
will then request a financial review by the Bursar and the Financial Aid Office to ensure that all
financial obligations to the University have been met and to determine eligibility for financial aid, if
appropriate. The student will re-enter the University on academic probation and the policies on
Satisfactory Academic Progress will apply.
Leave of Absence
Students in good standing who find it necessary to interrupt their education may apply for a Leave
of Absence (LOA) for up to one semester (two consecutive eight-week sessions) per academic year.
Students are encouraged to consult both an academic advisor and a Financial Aid Officer before
taking a leave. Students needing a period of time longer than 16 weeks are required to withdraw
from the University.
International Students
Students in good standing who find it necessary to interrupt their education may apply for a Leave
of Absence for a maximum of one semester (two consecutive eight-week terms) once they have
successfully completed two semesters (four consecutive terms of 8 weeks) per academic year. A
leave of absence does not adversely affect satisfactory progress toward a degree. Students who
have not completed 12 credit hours at the time of a Leave of Absence request are required to
withdraw from the University.
Chicago ESL Students
Students are eligible for a Leave of Absence after successful completion of five consecutive 8 week
sessions.
Reminders:
• Students must contact Financial Aid for information on the effects of a Leave of
Absence on financial aid packages.
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• Students who request and receive a Leave of Absence or who withdraw from the
University and subsequently return must meet with an Advisor to reestablish their
academic plan/degree map.
• If a student takes a Leave of Absence during a course, the student must repeat the
entire course unless a final grade can be given. Students taking a LOA may have
financial obligations.
Student must fill out a Leave of Absence (LOA) Request Form. The request must be approved by the
Academic Department, Student Finance Department, and International Student Services
Department (if applicable) before submission to the Registrar's Office. The Student Retention and
Services Department will file the request and keep track of students on LOA. Failure to return at the
end of an approved leave of absence results in a student’s being withdrawn from the University.
The effective date of the withdrawal is the last day of an approved leave of absence.
Course Attendance Policy
Implicit in the Mission of the University of the Potomac is enhancing cross-cultural understanding
among the diverse and multicultural student body it serves. As a result, the University places a high
value on the classroom experience. Attendance is expected in all classes and attendance records
are maintained. Class attendance is important for the following reasons:
• University of the Potomac teaching strategies take advantage of small class sizes to
encourage interactive learning among students and instructors whether in an online or a
classroom-based environment.
• Institutional learning outcomes require student participation in class.
The University’s attendance policy is as follows:
Minimum Attendance Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of a course in order
to be eligible to be considered for a passing grade
After 14 consecutive calendar days of absence a student will be withdrawn from the
University. Any action taken due to excessive absences may affect financial aid and graduation
dates.
Obligations of students who are absent: Students are responsible for all missed content and
assignments from classes that they miss. Whenever possible, students who will miss a class should
make prior arrangements with their instructors to make up any work missed.
Prolonged absences: Cases of prolonged absences caused by an emergency or a medical

condition may require students to withdraw from some or all of their courses. Under such
circumstances, students should first consult student services, a program chair or an Academic
Dean.
When scheduled holidays or inclement weather interfere with scheduled classes, instructors are
responsible for establishing make up time and/or course work. Fridays are set aside for such make
up. Scheduled make up sessions, extended class sessions, additional assignments and individual
conferences may be considered as make up alternatives. Make ups must be completed prior to the
end of the session in which they occurred.
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Course Attendance Periods
Attendance in online courses is automated through the University of the Potomac learning
management system (LMS). Attendance in the online portion of Hybrid courses is also automated. All
courses have 16 attendance periods each session and students must attend a minimum of 75% (12
attendance periods) of a course in order to be eligible to be considered for a passing grade.
Online Attendance periods for each week of the eight-week session are from Monday 12:01 am to
Wednesday 12:00 midnight and from Thursday 12:01 am to Sunday 12:00 midnight. A student has
attended an online class for an attendance period by logging into the class at least once during the
period and answering at least one discussion question.
Hybrid: Attendance periods for each week of the eight-week session consist of the scheduled on-
campus class meeting and the online period from Monday 12:01 am to Sunday 12:00 midnight. A
student has attended the online attendance period for the week by logging into the class at least
once during the period and answering at least one discussion question.
All times are Eastern Standard or Daylight Savings Time.
Student Academic Grievance Procedures

The University of the Potomac carefully considers student academic grievances and makes
adjustments when appropriate. Students submitting a grievance are not subject to unfair action or
treatment as a result of their initiation of such a grievance.
It is the University’s objective to maintain good communications and to assure that concerns of all
members of the University community (students, staff, and faculty) are addressed fairly. To
accomplish this, the following process should be used in seeking resolution of a student’s concerns:
Step 1: Discuss with course instructor (if appropriate)
Step 2: Discuss with Program Chair
Step 3: If necessary, submit a written appeal to the Academic Dean or designee
After the second step, a grievance must be submitted in writing to the Academic Dean or
designee by the end of the academic session following the session in which the action being
appealed occurred.
The Academic Dean or designee appoints an Academic Grievance Committee (usually within 24
hours) to collect facts and make a recommendation for resolution to the Academic Dean or
designee. The committee consists of a member of Student Services, a faculty member, and a
student. The Academic Dean or designee has the final decision on recommendations resulting from
Grievance Committee deliberations. When a final decision has been reached, the Academic Dean or
designee notifies all relevant parties in writing. If a grade change or other record revision is required,
the Academic Dean or designee notifies the Registrar. The Registrar makes appropriate change(s) to
the student’s records. The decision of the Academic Dean or designee is final.
If a student has a complaint or grievance and it cannot be resolved after exhausting Potomac’s
grievance procedures, a complaint may be filed with the:
Higher Education License Commission (HELC)
Government of the District of Columbia
1050 First Street, NE; 5th Floor
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Washington, DC 20002
www.osse.dc.gov/helc
Students may also contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as a last
resort if all other efforts above have been exhausted and resolution has not been found. SCHEV
can be contacted at 804-225-2600 or via email www.schev.edu.
Academic Integrity and Ethics

The goal of the Academic Integrity and Ethics Policy is to define what constitutes appropriate
research and reporting methodologies in the academic community and to provide assurance that
each student is able to work in an atmosphere free of intellectual dishonesty. Breaches of the
Academic Integrity and Ethics Policy are considered serious violations of trust and may result in
censure, course failure and/or dismissal from the University.
Academic dishonesty may take many forms, and each is considered an equally serious offense. The more
common forms of academic dishonesty are:
• Cheating – Cheating includes the intentional giving or receiving (or attempts thereof) of
any assistance not authorized in advance by an instructor, including the use of notes,
copying or prior knowledge of examination materials.
• Fabrication – Fabrication includes the intentional falsification or invention of any
information for inclusion in a written paper or project.
• Plagiarism – Plagiarism includes the intentional use or representation of the thoughts,
ideas, or words of another as one’s own work in any assignment including the
paraphrasing of information, the duplication of an author’s words or ideas without
identifying the source, and the failure to cite quoted material properly.
• Duplication of Materials – Academic integrity extends to the appropriate duplication of
the materials of others that are under copyright protection. Faculty and students are
required to comply with all copyright restrictions in the use of materials within the
classroom and in reports and presentations.
• Students, faculty, and staff must also be cognizant of and avoid copyright infringement.
Copyright infringement is using someone else’s ideas or material, which may include a
song, a video, a movie clip, a piece of visual art, a photograph, and other creative works,
without authorization or compensation, if compensation is appropriate. The use of
copyright material without permission is against federal law, and penalties may include
fines and/or imprisonment.
As a consequence of expanded availability of digitized files and computing, peer-to-peer file sharing
has become commonplace. However, making copyrighted material available to others using file
sharing networks (e.g., Shareaza, Kazaa, BitTorrent, eMule, or the like) is also prohibited by
University of the Potomac and is considered copyright infringement. In addition, to the
aforementioned potential for federal penalties, University of the Potomac reserves the right to
revoke the Information Technology privileges of those using or contributing to the use of file sharing
networks to either access or provide use of or access to copyrighted material.
The concept of “Fair Use” applies, and the limited reproduction of copyrighted works for teaching
and research purposes may be permitted. Multiple copies for classroom use may be produced
provided the copies are not sold or distributed beyond classroom use and provided such duplication
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is specifically for a direct educational purpose. This statement does not restrict the limited
duplication of copyrighted materials through the University’s purchased online databases. Should
questions exist regarding the duplication of materials, academic advice should be sought before
materials are copied.
Faculty and students may face civil or criminal charges if they are found to be illegally printing
and/or downloading copyrighted material.
While intent is a component of academic dishonesty, a lack of knowledge of the specifics as to what
constitutes a violation of the University’s standards is not accepted as an excuse. Any questions
regarding the specific application of the Academic Integrity Policy should be directed to an
instructor.
In cases involving charges of academic dishonesty made either by an instructor or another student,
the instructor shall present the evidence in the case to the Program Chair, Academic Dean, or
Academic Dean or designee, as appropriate. If there is any sound reason for believing that there has
been an act of academic dishonesty, the Academic Dean or designee consults with the student
involved. The Academic Dean or designee imposes the appropriate penalty and notifies the student in
writing. The student, in writing, will acknowledge the penalty. At a minimum, a grade of “F” is
assigned to any assignment, paper or test on which a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy has
occurred. Repeated violations may result in the student being dismissed from the institution.
Academic Freedom
University of the Potomac is a place where ideas can be freely explored and expressed without fear
of interference or limitation. An atmosphere of academic freedom helps assure that this is possible.
University of the Potomac embraces fully the concept of academic freedom for its faculty, students
and staff. All members of the University of the Potomac community are free to examine issues, draw
conclusions and express ideas both inside and outside the classroom.
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Degree Requirements
Associate of Science Degrees

• Successful completion of 60 credits including 18 credits in general education.
• A minimum of 18 of the required 60 credits must be earned at University of the Potomac.
• Fulfillment of specific requirements listed under individual program descriptions.
• Attainment of a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
Bachelor of Science Degrees

• Successful completion of 120 credits including 30 credits in general education.
• A minimum of 36 of the required 120 credits must be earned at University of the Potomac
including 10 upper division core courses in the discipline of the program.
• Fulfillment of specific requirements listed under individual program descriptions.
Bachelor of Science Degrees – Theoretical Applications Project Honors Program

• Successful completion of 120 credits hours including 30 credits in general education.
• A minimum of 60 of the required 120 credits must be earned at University of the Potomac
consisting of theory courses required by the program, related Theoretical Applications Project
courses and a Capstone Project course (60 semester credit hours in total).
• Fulfillment of specific requirements as listed under individual program descriptions.
Master of Business Administration Degree

• Successful completion of 36 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00.
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
• Passing score on the comprehensive examination after completion of all courses in the
program.
MBA Transfer Credits

Effective June 25, 2018, Students may transfer in up to fifteen (15) graduate credits into the MBA.
Transfer credits must be at the graduate level, have been completed within the last 10 years at an
accredited institution (accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary
of the US Department of Education) and have an earned grade of “B” or better. Transfer credit
decisions will be based on official transcripts provided to University of the Potomac.
Waivers
The courses below may be waived if a student has an undergraduate degree with a major (generally
at least 18 semester credit hours) in the content area. Waivers do not reduce the number of credits
required to complete the MBA degree; a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours is required to
graduate with an MBA degree. Requests for waivers should be submitted to the Academic Dean.
Courses that may be waived based on prior education:

• BUS 501 Managerial Accounting
• BUS 502 Managerial Economics
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• BUS 503 Managerial Finance
As an example, an accounting major may waive BUS 501 – Managerial Accounting, and take a three
credit elective course in its place.
Master of Healthcare Administration Degree

MHCA Transfer Credits

Students may transfer in up to fifteen (15) credits into the MHCA. Transfer credits must be at the
graduate level, have been completed within the last 10 years at an accredited institution
(accredited by an Institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the US Department
of Education) and have an earned grade of “B” or better. Transfer credit decisions will be based on
official transcripts provided to University of the Potomac.
Waivers
Due to the technical nature of courses in the MHCA, no waivers are permissible.
Master of Science in Information Technology Degree

MSIT Transfer Credits

Students may transfer in up to fifteen (15) credits into the MSIT. Transfer credits must be at the
graduate level, have been completed within the last 10 years at an accredited institution (accredited
by an Institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the US Department of
Education) and have an earned grade of “B” or better. Transfer credit decisions will be based on
official transcripts provided to University of the Potomac.
Waivers
Due to the technical nature of courses in the MSIT, no waivers are permissible.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

In addition to the Academic Policies and Procedures described earlier, the following pertain to
graduate programs. Where the topic is the same, the requirements set out below for graduate
programs replace the earlier ones.
Grading in Graduate Courses

Students receive a grade in each course for which they register and attend. Each course syllabus
indicates the relationship between course components and assignments in determining a final grade.
Grades of plus (+) and minus (-) are used in assigning grades and determining a grade point average
(GPA). Quality points, used in determining a grade average, are assigned as follows:
Grade Quality Grade Definition
Points Percent
A 4.00 94-100 Outstanding – Exceeds all requirements and expectations; demonstrates
sustained analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill; shows an unusual
degree of intellectual initiative.
A- 3.75 90-93 Excellent – Exceeds most requirements and expectations; demonstrates excellent
analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill.
B+ 3.50 87-89 Superior – Exceeds most requirements and expectations in one or more ways;
demonstrates creativity and originality in a variety of ways.
B 3.00 83-86 Very Good – Exceeds many requirements and expectations in one or more ways;
demonstrates creativity and originality.
B- 2.75 80-82 Good – Meets all requirements and expectations and exceeds some in one or
more ways; demonstrates analytic, synthetic, integrative, and/or creative skill.
C+ 2.50 77-79 Above Average – Meets all requirements and expectations and exceeds one or
more; demonstrates analytic, synthetic, integrative, or creative skill.
C 2.00 73-76 Satisfactory – Meets all requirements and expectations, but does not exceed any.
C- 1.75 70-72 Below Average – Meets nearly all requirements and expectations, but fails to
meet the standard in some area; work retains some academic value; a warning
grade.
F 0.00 <60 Failure – Fails to meet any academic requirements and expectations.
*Graduate level students will not be permitted to graduate with CGPA below 3.0 or C grades or below
in the core subjects. Courses must be repeated. *
Additional course designators are:

AU Indicates auditing of course for no credit; not included in computation of grade point
average.
EX Indicates that a student was exempted from a course; no credits are awarded for
exempted courses.
I Indicates special circumstances that delay course completion; only issued if the
completed work can result in a passing grade; not included in determining grade average
and does not represent satisfactory progress toward the degree but does count toward
credits attempted when determining satisfactory progress.
P Indicates student has passed with a “C” level grade or higher; not included in determining
grade point average, but does represent satisfactory progress toward a degree.
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R Indicates a course that has been repeated; only the higher grade is used for computing
TR Denotes transfer credit; not included in determining grade point average.
W Indicates withdrawal after add/drop period; not included in determining grade average,
but does count toward hours attempted when determining satisfactory progress.
Courses end at midnight on Sunday of the last week of a session. Grades are submitted within 72
hours (by midnight of the next Wednesday). Grade reports are normally available on the Student
Portal by the following day (Thursday).
Graduation
The formal commencement ceremony is held in May or June each year on a date announced by the
University. Degree candidates who have completed all graduation requirements since the previous
commencement ceremony are eligible to participate. Degree candidates who will be enrolled in
their final courses on the date of commencement may also apply to participate in the ceremony. A
student receiving an incomplete grade in a course who completes the course requirements and is
issued a grade in that course is deemed to have completed the course in the session it was taken.
The degree conferral date (noted on transcripts and diplomas) is the final day of the session in
which the student completes all degree requirements. Diplomas and official transcripts are issued
only for students who have completed the academic requirements of their program and have no
financial obligation to the University.
Graduation with Honors

Master’s degree students who complete their degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or
higher with no more than two grades below B- will be graduated with distinction and their
transcripts will contain this notation.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Graduate Students

All students enrolled in graduate programs at the University of the Potomac must meet the
University’s minimum standards of achievement with regard to cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
and completion rate. A student’s academic progress is evaluated at the end of each semester. The
University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for graduate students requires that they
maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and a completion rate of 70% at the end of each
semester.
• At the end of any semester in which students do not meet the CGPA or completion
requirement, they are placed on Academic Probation for the next semester.
• Students on Academic Probation remain eligible, if relevant, for financial aid for one
semester.
• If, at the end of the Academic Probation semester:
 They have achieved the required CGPA or completion requirement, they
are removed from Academic Probation and, if relevant, are eligible for
financial aid.
 They have not achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.00or
completion rate of 70%, they are dismissed from the University.
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Satisfactory academic progress is initially determined at the end of the first semester and each
semester thereafter. Students are notified in writing of their SAP status: probation, dismissal or their
having been removed from probation.
In addition, students have a maximum time from of five years from their first session to complete
their master’s degree program. If a student reaches a point at which it will not be possible to
complete within the five-year time frame, they are dismissed from the University.
Appeals Process and Mitigating Circumstances

Graduate students who fail to meet University of the Potomac standards of Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) and are placed on probation or dismissed from the University have an opportunity
to appeal the action. Appeals must be made in writing to the Graduate Dean or designee within ten
(10) days of notification of any SAP determination. Each appeal judgment is based on that student’s
record and personal circumstances. The appeal must include an explanation of what has changed
to improve the student’s situation. A decision is made within five (5) business days of submission of
the written petition. The student is informed in writing of the decision. Mitigating circumstances for
which an appeal may be made are illness, death of a family member, military duty, jury duty, or
employment responsibilities beyond the student’s control. Appropriate written documentation
must accompany an appeal.
Leave of Absence for Graduate Students

Graduate students in good standing who find it necessary to interrupt their education may apply
for a leave of absence (LOA) for up to one semester (two consecutive eight-week sessions) per
calendar year. Students are encouraged to consult both an academic advisor and Student Financial
Services before taking a leave. Application for a LOA must be made prior to the start of the session
in which the LOA is to begin. A LOA will not be granted for a session that has already started. If a
student takes a Leave of Absence during a course, the student must repeat the entire course unless
a final grade can be given. Students taking an LOA may have financial obligations.
A leave of absence must be requested in writing before it begins. A Leave of Absence (LOA) form
must be submitted to Student Retention and Services, approved by the Academic Dean or designee,
and signed by the student before submission to the Registrar. Failure to return at the end of an
approved leave of absence results in a student being withdrawn from the University. The effective
day of a withdrawal is the last date of attendance prior to an approved leave of absence.
Students are not eligible for a leave until they have successfully completed one semester.
Students who have not completed 12 credit hours at the time of a Leave of Absence request are
required to withdraw from the University. Students who request and receive a Leave of Absence or
who withdraw from the University and subsequently return must meet with an advisor to
reestablish their academic plan/degree map.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Program Mission
The mission of the Master of Business Administration degree is to prepare working professionals to
meet the needs of the rapidly rising workforce demands, increased levels of responsibility and an
expanded management role.
Program Learning Goals
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to identify problems related to U.S. and
foreign businesses and to respond artfully to these challenges. In addition, graduates will be
empowered with the knowledge and skills required to work as managers in U.S. business
organizations, nongovernmental organizations and international entities.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration are able to:

• Formulate evidenced-based business solutions founded on stakeholder needs and interests.
• Exercise principles of ethical leadership in a variety of diverse, professional settings.
• Develop decisions and managerial actions that enhance organizational effectiveness
through effective communication and teamwork.
• Apply advanced knowledge in the legal, theoretical, and practical aspects of operating a
business.
Concentrations
MBA students complete eight courses in the core (or provide documentation of prior coursework in
the case of pre-requisites) and then select one of the following concentrations:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Geospatial Intelligence
• Health Care Administration
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Public Policy
* The MBA with a concentration in Hospitality and Tourism Management is also offered as a combined
BS-MBA program with the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. See the next
section on Combined Bachelor’s-Master’s Programs for details.
Program Outline
Students complete the eight courses in the core and select one of the four-course concentrations. All
courses are three credits.
Core (24 credits)
BUS 501 Managerial Accounting
BUS 502 Managerial Economics
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BUS 503 Managerial Finance
BUS 510 Strategic Management
BUS 520 Human Resources and Organizational Behavior
BUS 530 Marketing Management
BUS 560 Management and Information Systems
BUS 570 Business Ethics
Accounting Concentration (12 credits):

ACC500 Financial Accounting
ACC502 Accounting Information System
ACC504 Advanced Auditing
ACC580 Advanced Federal Taxation
Finance Concentration (12 credits)

FIN 610 Financial Strategy
FIN 620 Financial Risk Management
FIN 630 Mergers and Acquisitions
FIN 640 Valuation and Value Creation
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration (12 credits):
GIS580 Geospatial Intelligence
GIS581 Geospatial Analysis and Modeling
GIS585 Geospatial Web and Mobile Programming
GIS585 Geospatial Applications in Business and Management
Health Care Administration Concentration (12 credits)

HLTH 500 Healthcare Systems
HLTH 510 Managing Healthcare Organizations
HLTH 520 Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
HLTH 530 Decision Analysis for Healthcare Managers
Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration (12 credits)

HOTO 610 Hospitality and Tourism Management
HOTO 620 Marketing and Advertising in Hospitality and Tourism
HOTO 630 Financial Management and Planning in Hospitality and Tourism
HOTO 640 Applications of Technology in Hospitality and Tourism
Optional additional course for students who are not working in the industry:
HOTO 690 MBA Internship in Hospitality and Tourism
Human Resource Management Concentration (12 credits)

BUS 670 Foundations of Human Resource Management
BUS 680 Human Resource Law
MGMT 675 Human Capital Management
MGMT 680 Organizational Training and Development
Information Technology Management Concentration (12 credits)

MCAP 520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration
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CBSC 620 Cyber Law and Policy
COMP 610 Strategic IT: Best Practices for Executives
COMP 630 Technology Entrepreneurship
International Business Concentration (12 credits)

BUS 640 International Business Law
BUS 650 Global Leadership
MGMT 650 Asia-Pacific Rim Management
MGMT 660 Global Negotiations
Management Concentration (12 credits)

MGMT 610 Executive Leadership
MGMT 620 Legal Aspects of Management
MGMT 630 Managing Organizational Diversity
MGMT 640 Managing Change
Marketing Concentration (12 credits)

MRKT 610 Strategic Marketing
MRKT 620 Marketing Research
MRKT 630 Multinational Marketing
MRKT 640 Digital Marketing Strategy
Project Management Concentration (12 credits)

MPM 610 Project Management Structure and Culture
MPM 620 Project Management and the Enterprise Communication Plan
MPM 630 Project Risk and Management
MPM 640 International Project Management
Public Policy Concentration (12 credits)

MLS 620 Intergovernmental Relations
MPP 610 Governmental Theory
MPP 620 Grant Writing and Administration
MPP 630 Public Budgeting and Finance
TOTAL 36 Credits
Comprehensive Examination (Required)

Upon completion of all course work the MBA candidate will take an open book comprehensive
examination comprised of four discussion questions, each addressing one of the four MBA program
learning goals. The examination is graded on a pass/fail basis requiring that at least two of the three
graders award a passing grade in order for the student to complete the degree. Students may retake
the examination if necessary at the end of any session.
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Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC)
Program Mission
The Master of Science in Accounting degree program prepares individuals to practice the profession of
accounting and to perform related business functions. It includes instruction in accounting principles
and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax
accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning
and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and
ethics, and accounting applications to for-profit, public and on-profit organizations.

The objective of the MS in Accounting program is to equip persons seeking to advance in their careers as
professional accountants in industry, government, and non-profit organizations with the specialized
knowledge and skills demanded of the profession in this dynamic and changing era in business.
Graduate of MS in Accounting will be able to:
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of, and the ability to apply, concepts of accounting
practice and theory.
• Evaluate complex accounting problems from the perspective of multiple business disciplines and
professional standards, then formulate, communicate, and defend recommendations to
decision-makers based on those evaluations
• Utilize the knowledge, skills, and concepts of accounting and finance using evidence-based
practice methodologies
• Work collaboratively across disciplines to define, discuss, and resolve accounting problems using
a technology-based solution from the individual to the population level.
• Produce clearly written, concise business analyses, and deliver clear, well organized, persuasive
oral presentations.
• Recognize the importance of diversity and integrate their unique cultural backgrounds with
those of other students and with faculty members to develop effective interpersonal and group
interactions.
• Analyze accounting situations in keeping with professional standards and moral values and
recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Initiate and lead team work in the fields of accounting and finance, implement a wide range of
team-work development, manage multi-cultural communication and possible conflicts.
Program Outline
The Master of Science in Accounting degree program consists of 12 courses for 36 academic credits.
Students complete twelve courses. All courses are three credits.
Required Accounting Courses (36 credits)

BUS501 Managerial Accounting
BUS503 Managerial Finance
ACC500 Financial Accounting
ACC502 Accounting Information System
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ACC504 Advanced Auditing
ACC555 Systems Auditing
ACC563 Advanced Accounting Theory
ACC570 Forensic Accounting
ACC575 International Accounting Systems
ACC580 Advanced Federal Taxation
ACC581 Advanced Business Taxation
ACC599 CAPSTONE: Accounting
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (MSCS)

Program Mission
The goal of the Master of Science in Computer Information Sciences program is to develop technical
computing skills in the students. Graduates will be able to identify and address technical problems as they
relate to all aspects of computer Science, and will be able articulate their approach and findings to other
professionals in both written and oral forms. The program emphases strong technical skill and help
students develop and demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral
formats.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Computer Sciences will be able to:
• Communicate computer science concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and
professionally.
• Apply knowledge of computing to produce effective designs and solutions for specific
problems.
• Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature relating to the field of computer science.
• Use software development tools, software systems, and modern computing platforms.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Initiate and lead team work, implement a wide range of team-work development, manage
multi-cultural communication and possible conflicts.
Program Outline
The MSCS program consists of 12 courses, 36 academic credits. Students complete the eight courses in
the core and select one of the four-course concentrations. All courses are three credits.
Core (24 credits)

COMP510 Foundations of Algorithms and Data Structures
CBSC 510 Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
MGMT610 Executive Leadership
COMP520 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration
COMP530 Linguistics of Programming Languages
COMP540 Computer Systems Architecture
CBSC530 Cyber Crime and Homeland Security
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Cyber Security Concentration (12 credits)
CBSC610 Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime
CBSC620 Cyber Law and Policy
CBSC630 Hacking Methodology
CBSC640 Capstone-Cyber Warfare
Big Data Science Concentration (12 credits)

DACS610 Data Mining
DACS620 Machine Learning
DACS630 Data Preparation and Analysis
DACS640 Capstone - Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
Database Organization Concentration (12 credits)
COMP470 Database Organization II

DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
COMP650 Data-Intensive Computing
COMP660 Capstone - Advanced Database Organization
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration (12 credits)


COMP610 Strategic IT: Best Practices for Executives
COMP620 Corporate IT Security Audit Compliance
COMP630 Technology Entrepreneurship
COMP640 Capstone-Forecasting and Management of Technology
TOTAL 36 Credits
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS (MSDA)

Program Mission
This program prepares individuals to use a variety of statistical and quantitative methods, computational
tools, and predictive models to help businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in forecasting, risk
assessment, making critical decisions, and ultimately, enabling them to be more successful in a wide
range of data-rich environments.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Data Analytics are able to:
• Design, implement, populate and query relational databases for operational data
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• Design, implement, populate and query data warehouses for informational data
• Harness very large data sets to make business decisions
• Evaluate the use of data from acquisition through cleansing, warehousing, analytics, and
visualization to the ultimate business decision
• Execute real-time analytical methods on streaming datasets to react quickly to customer
needs.
• Develop a personal code of values and ethics that includes, among other things, a
commitment to personal and social understanding.
Program Outline
Students complete the eight courses in the core and select one of the four-course concentrations. All
courses are three credits.
CORE (24 credits):

MGMT610: Executive Leadership
BUS560: Management and Information Systems
MCAP520: Enterprise Data Management and Administration
COMP470: Database Organization II
DACS640: Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
COMP590: Data Presentation and Visualization
COMP605: Optimization and Risk Assessment
DACS600: Advanced Data Analytics
Business Analytics Concentration (12 credits)

BUS625: Business Analytics
BUS630: Data Driven Decision Making
BUS690: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
RES 680: Capstone in Data Analytics
Marketing Analytics Concentration (12 credits)

MRKT640: Digital Marketing Strategy
BUS530: Marketing Management
MRKT650: Marketing Analytics
Financial Analytics Concentration (12 credits)

FIN650: Financial Services Analytics
FIN655: Accounting Analytics
FIN660: Algorithmic Trading and Quantitative Investment Strategies
Big Data Science Concentration (12 credits)

DACS610: Data Mining
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DACS620: Machine Learning
DACS630: Data Preparation and Analysis
DACS640: Capstone: Data Integration, Warehousing and Analysis
Geospatial Intelligence (12 credits)

GIS580: Geospatial Intelligence
GIS581: Geospatial Analysis and Modeling
GIS583: Geospatial Web and Mobile Programming
GIS585: Geospatial Applications in IT, Business and Management
MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION (MHA)

Program Mission
The mission of the Master of Healthcare Administration program is to prepare managers for
leadership positions in the public, private and not-for-profit healthcare sectors by providing these
leaders with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to address real-world healthcare
challenges. Graduates of the program will be competent in the areas of management of healthcare
systems; healthcare policy, law and ethics; financial management; public health; and global health
systems. In addition, graduates will be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to work
as healthcare administrators in U.S. healthcare organizations and government agencies, non-
governmental organizations, and international healthcare entities.

Graduates of the Master of Healthcare Administration are able to:
• Identify health-related concerns of diverse populations and develop methodologies to
convert these concerns into public policy
• Create policy and processes and execute decisions in compliance with the legal,
regulatory and ethical considerations inherent in managing healthcare systems and
organizations
• Apply the methodologies used in healthcare finance and reimbursement processes to
evaluate and execute decisions regarding optimal organizational and system direction
• Explain and compare the organizational elements and structure, delivery modalities, and
barriers to system and process improvement, including information technology
processes, for US and global healthcare systems
Program Outline
Students complete nine core and three elective courses. All courses are three credits.
Required Healthcare Courses (27 credits)

Students generally take the following required courses in the order listed.
HLTH 500 Healthcare Systems
HLTH 510 Managing Healthcare Organizations
HLTH 520 Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
HLTH 530 Decision Analysis for Healthcare Managers
HLTH 540 Physician Group Practice Management
HLTH 550 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
HLTH 560 Public Health
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HLTH 570 Global Health Systems
HLTH 690 Capstone Project in Healthcare Systems
Electives (9 credits)
Students select three elective courses; not all elective courses are offered each academic year.
HLTH 600 Healthcare Informatics, Analytics, and Technology
HLTH 610 Marketing and Competitive Strategy in Healthcare
HLTH 620 Health Insurance and Risk Management
HLTH 630 Organizational Behavior in Health Care
HLTH 640 Human Resource Management in Healthcare
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS (MSHI)

Program Mission
This program enables individuals to gain the necessary expertise to oversee coordination of a complex
organization’s healthcare informatics and information management needs. This program covers
information technology foundations, research methods for healthcare managers, information
management for project managers, and foundations of information security.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics will be able to:
Apply informatics theories, methods and tools related to personal health, healthcare and public
health to analyze a problem and identify and define the requirements appropriate to its
solution
Utilize the knowledge, skills, and concepts of health information technology using evidence-
based practice methodologies
Work collaboratively across disciplines to define, discuss, and resolve health problems using a
technology based solution from the individual to the population level.
Articulate the ways in which data, information, and knowledge are used to solve health problems
from the individual to the population level.
Describe key legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to the utilization of health information
technology
Acquire the skills necessary to contribute to a strategic and tactical approach in utilizing health
information systems to improve healthcare quality
Initiate and lead team work, implement a wide range of team-work development, manage multi-
cultural communication and possible conflicts.
Program Outline
Students complete the four courses in Business and Management, four courses in Health Profession, and
four courses in Information Technology. All courses are 3 credits.
Business and Management Courses (12 credits)

BUS560 Management and Information Systems
MGMT615 Health Informatics Project Design and Management
HLTH625 Health Care Communications Technology and Telematics
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Health Profession courses (12 credits)
HLTH605 American Health Care Systems
HLTH645 Legal and Regulatory Environment for Health Care and Informatics
HLTH650 Health Quality and Safety
HLTH655 Research Methods and Data Analytics for Health Informatics
Information Technology courses (12 credits)
HLTH640 Introduction to Health Information Technology

DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
HLTH635 Health Data Structures
TOTAL 36 Credits
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MSIT)

Program Mission
The mission of the Master of Science in Information (MSIT) degree is to prepare graduates who will
be competent in the areas of data analysis, data and information systems management, cyber and
network security, leadership, and marketing. Graduates will be empowered with the knowledge and
skills required to work as IT managers or cyber security specialists in U.S. business organizations and
government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international entities.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Information Technology are able to:
• Lead complex projects from today’s information technology perspective.

• Develop information systems as strategic tools to provide competitive advantage.
• Quickly adapt to new technologies and the volatile global environment.
• Effectively identify and implement solutions through key leadership skills.
Concentrations
MSIT students complete eight courses in the core (or provide documentation of prior coursework in
the case of pre-requisites) and then select one of the following concentrations:
• Information Technology Management
• Cyber Security
Program Outline
Students complete 36 credits, the eight courses in the core and select one of the four-course
concentrations. All courses are three credits.
Core (24 credits)
CBSC 500 Network Defense and Countermeasures
CBSC 510 Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
CBSC 520 Data Analysis
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CBSC530 Cyber Crime and Homeland Security
MPM 610 Project Management Structure and Culture

COMP 610 Strategic IT: Best Practices for Executives
COMP 620 Corporate IT Security Audit Compliance
COMP 630 Technology Entrepreneurship
COMP 640 Capstone-Forecasting and Management of Technology
Geospatial Intelligence Concentration (12 credits)

Cyber Security Concentration (12 credits)

CBSC 610 Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime
CBSC 620 Cyber Law and Policy
CBSC 630 Hacking Methodology
CBSC 640 Capstone-Cyber Warfare
TOTAL 36 Credits
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (MSED)

Program Mission
This program is for teachers and other education professionals who want to enhance their
understanding of theory and practice. Students engage in evidence-based decision-making, critical,
innovative, and creative thinking, and problem solving as they apply to a professional education context.
The MSED program is open both to licensed educators and those who are not licensed but have an
interest in pursuing one or more areas of education.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Education are able to:
• Understand how person learns grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and
development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and
physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging
learning experiences.
• Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning,
and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-
motivation.
• Understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she
teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible
and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
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• Use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor
learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding
of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful
ways.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his or her
practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families,
other professionals, and the community), and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Program Outline
Students complete 36 credits, the eight courses in the core and select one of the four-course
concentrations. All courses are three credits.
Core (24 credits)
EDU501 Social Contexts in Education

EDU502 Child and Adolescent Development
EDU503 Research and Analysis in Teaching and Learning
EDU504 Educating Exceptional Children
EDU601 Theory and Practice of Teaching
EDU602 Problems in the Philosophy of Education
EDU603 Teaching with Technology
EDU604 Assessment and Evaluation
Elementary Teaching Concentration (12 credits)

EDU610 Elementary Science Methods and Content
EDU611 Elementary Social Studies Methods and Content
EDU 612 Elementary Literacy Methods and Content
EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience
Secondary Teaching Concentration (12 credits)

EDU610 Elementary Science Methods and Content
EDU611 Elementary Social Studies Methods and Content
EDU 612 Elementary Literacy Methods and Content
English as a Second Language Concentration (12 credits)

EDU630 Foundations of Learning in a New Language
EDU631 Critical Issues in Literacy
EDU632 Applied Linguistics for Language Educators
Learning Design Innovation (12 credits)
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EDU640 Program Design and Evaluation
EDU641 Virtual Learning, Collaboration and Transmedia
EDU642 New Learning and Emerging Technology
STEM Education Concentration (12 credits)

EDU650 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning
EDU651 Engineering Design for School Teaching and Learning
EDU652 Visualization for Math, Science, and Technology Education
Total: 36 credits
COMBINED BACHELOR’S – MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and
Tourism Management
Program Mission
The mission of the Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality
and Tourism Management degree is to fast track the preparation of students to serve in managerial
positions in the dynamic and increasingly global hospitality and tourism industry. The program also
serves to meet the needs of rapidly rising workforce demands and for the development of human
resources in this field.
Graduates of the Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality
and Tourism Management degree are able to:
• Formulate and communicate evidenced-based business solutions founded on stakeholder
needs and interests in the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Exercise principles of ethical leadership in a variety of diverse, professional settings.
• Apply advanced knowledge in the legal, theoretical, and practical aspects of operating a
hospitality or tourism-based business.
• Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of
budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and processes for providing customer and
personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Program Outline
Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirement 18
Credits
COMP 110 Computer and Office Applications
ENGL 101 English Composition I
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ENGL 102 English Composition II
GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
MATH 106 College Mathematics
MATH 110 College Algebra
Required Business Courses 30
Credits
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
ECON 201 Principles of Economics
FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
Required Hospitality Management Courses 12 Credits

HOSP 100 Introduction to Hospitality
TOUR 110 Principles of Tourism
HOTO 220 Customer Service Management
HOTO 230 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (42 Credits)
General Education Requirement 12 Credits
ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
Core Business Requirements 12 Credits
MGMT 305 Organizational Communications
MGMT 360 Leadership
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
MGMT 427 Operations Management
Core Hospitality Management Requirements 18 Credits
HOTO 300 Meetings and Events Management
HOTO 310 Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
HOTO 320 Revenue Management
HOTO 435 Strategic Management and Planning for Hospitality and
Tourism
HOTO 470 Hospitality and Tourism Law
HOTO 490 Hospitality and Tourism Internship I
MBA REQUIREMENTS (36 Credits)
Core MBA Requirements 24 Credits
BUS 501 Managerial Accounting
BUS 502 Managerial Economics
BUS 503 Managerial Finance
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BUS 520 Human Resources and Organizational Behavior
BUS 530 Marketing Management
BUS 560 Management and Information Systems
BUS 570 Business Ethics
MBA Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration Requirements 12 Credits
HOTO 610 Hospitality and Tourism Management
HOTO 620 Marketing and Advertising in Hospitality and Tourism
HOTO 630 Financial Management and Planning in Hospitality and
Tourism
HOTO 640 Applications of Technology in Hospitality and Tourism
or
HOTO 690 MBA Internship in Hospitality and Tourism
Electives 6 Credits
TOTAL 144 CREDITS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is to prepare students for entry-level
positions in public accounting firms and other private, governmental and nonprofit organizations.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting are able to:
• Translate complex economic events into financial information based on professional

accounting standards and methodologies.
• Analyze business information to determine the impact of audit and business risks on
operational performance.
• Use ethical data collection techniques to research accounting, tax, auditing, and
commercial law literature in order to apply professional accounting and auditing standards,
regulations, rules, and interpretations.
• Develop written business communications that convey the work performed and
conclusions reached within the context of professional accounting or auditing standards
and the needs of stakeholders.
Concentrations
Students majoring in Accounting may select six upper division elective courses in accounting or
management or choose one of the following concentrations to add an additional focus to their studies:
• Finance
• Government Contract Management
• Healthcare Management
• Information Management
• Management
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• Marketing
Prerequisites for Upper Division Courses

• Successful completion of general education course requirements
• Successful completion of ACCT 101, ACCT 110 and FIN 230
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students must earn 120 semester credit
hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program
requirements are listed below.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING

LOWER DIVISION REQUIRMENTS (60 Credits)
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
Required Core Courses 39 Credits
Management Courses (18 Credits)
Accounting Courses (21 Credits)
ACCT 203 Federal Taxes
ACCT 214 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 220 Payroll Accounting
ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I
Electives 3 Credits
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MGMT 435 Strategic Management and Planning
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 320 Intermediate Accounting III
ACCT 307 Cost Accounting
ACCT 330 Assurance and Audit Services
ACCT 402 Corporate Taxation
ACCT 408 Forensic Accounting
ACCT 450 Advanced Financial Reporting
BUS 320 Advanced Business Law for Accounting
Electives Any 18 credits of upper division courses which may include one of 18 Credits
the concentrations below.
Finance Concentration
FIN 310 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
FIN 320 Asset Management

FIN 330 Corporate Finance
FIN 340 Financial Reporting and Analysis
FIN 350 International Banking and Finance
FIN 400 Derivatives and Risk Management
Government Contact Management Concentration
MGMT 308 Government Contract Law
MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DFARS)
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Material Management
MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis
MGMT 350 Contract Administration
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options
Healthcare Management Concentration
HLTH 303 Information Systems for Health Systems
HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues
HLTH 403 Global Health Administration
HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management
MGMT 411 Total Quality Management
MRKT 427 Marketing Management
Information Management Concentration
CBSC 320 Information Security
MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management
MCAP 351 Management Support Systems
MICS 341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
MICS 461 Database Management
International Business Concentration
BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
MGMT 303 International Business Management
MRKT 424 International Marketing
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MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)
Management Concentration
MGMT 360 Leadership
MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
Marketing Concentration
MRKT 350 Salesmanship
MRKT 425 Consumer Behavior
MRKT 490 Marketing and Social Media
TOTAL 120
Credits
Bachelor of Science in Business
Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Business is to provide students with a broad
foundation covering the major functional areas in business: accounting and finance,
management, marketing, and operations and by developing skills and knowledge that can be
applied to problem solving across these areas in any business, industry, organization, or
government agency context.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business are able to:
• Analyze the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable
quantitative and qualitative tools/methodologies.
• Apply management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and
respond to the impact of change on business sustainability.
• Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial,
legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures.
• Conduct assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in
recommendations for courses of action.
Business Analyst
The four lower division courses listed below prepare a student for the examination leading to
certification as a Certified Business Analyst (CBA):
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
MGMT 280 Introduction to Business Consulting
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Project Management
The four courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a
Project Management Professional (PMP). In addition, MATH 323 is required to prepare students for
the examination leading to certification as Project Management Professional (PMP):
MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
Concentrations
Students majoring in Business may select six upper division business courses in one of the following
seven concentrations to add an additional focus to their studies:
• Accounting • Information
• Finance Management
• Government Contract Management • International Business
• Healthcare Management • Marketing

• Successful completion of lower division core courses
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, students must earn 120 semester credit
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS

General Education Requirements 18
Credits
Required Core Courses 30
Credits
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MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business
Electives 12
Credits
Credits
Credits
MGMT 360 Leadership
MRKT 319 Principles of Marketing and Advertising
Electives- At least 24 credits must be in upper division business courses, 24
which may include one of the concentrations below: Credits
Accounting Concentration
FIN330 Corporate Finance
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration
GIS 201 Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography
DACS 210 Introduction to Data and Data Management
GIS 300 Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
GIS 302 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
GIS 350 Geospatial Technology in Analytics
GIS 450 Advanced Geospatial Business Intelligence
Government Contract Management Concentration
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MCAP 303 Organizational Technology and Information Management
MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (BSCS)

Program Mission
This program focuses on the design of technological systems, computing systems and the large number
of specializations, including database systems management and development, data mining, data security,
artificial intelligence, mobile systems development and management, computer graphics, media and
game design, virtual technologies, etc. Program graduates can find employment in finance, business,
government, manufacturing, healthcare, and many other thriving industries.as solutions to business and
research data and communications support needs and include instruction in the principles of computer
hardware and software components algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application
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testing, and human interface design.

BS in Computer Information Sciences focuses on computer information systems and the constantly
changing technologies that drive them. The program is designed specially to accommodate the need for
trained computer professionals in the applications of Information Sciences area.
Graduate of BSCS are able to:
• Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the
modeling and design of computer-based systems.
• Analyze problems, identify the computing and informatic requirements to develop appropriate
solution.
• Design, develop and implement the reliable computing systems based on the logic and
mathematical principles and models
• Analyze, design, develop, and document secure technical solutions for computing systems and
networking infrastructure
• Analyze, compare, and contrast algorithms, programming languages, compilers, and operating
systems to select or develop solutions to problems.
• Understand and follow local, national, and international technical standards, ethics, and
intellectual property regulations when developing or updating computer applications and
systems
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences, students must earn 120 semester
credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program

General Education Requirements (24 Credits)
ENGL101 English Composition I

ENGL102 English Composition II
HIST101 Introduction to World History

EGR101 Introduction to Engineering
SOCI101 Introduction to Business Ethics

MATH115 Calculus
PHIS100 Mechanics
GNED112 Student Success Strategies
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Computer Science and Engineering Courses Required (27 credits)
COMP140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking

COMP160 Introduction to Programming I
COMP165 Introduction to Programming II
CBSC235 Foundations of Cyber Security

CBSC265 Network Security Management
COMP220 Data Structures and Algorithms I

COMP225 Data Structures and Algorithms II
ENGR240 Software Engineering I

ENGR241 Software Engineering II
Math Courses Required (9 credits)
MATH180 Calculus II
MATH181 Calculus III

MATH280 Discrete Math for Computer Science

ENGL395 Research and Report Writing
MATH323 Research and Statistical Analysis

PSYC201 Principles of Psychology
MATH434 Differential Equations & Linear Algebra
Upper division Core Courses (30 credits)
COMP305 Computer Org and Architecture I

COMP306 Computer Org and Architecture II
ENGR310 Object-Oriented Design and Development I

ENGR311 Object-Oriented Design and Development II
COMP401 Database Organization I

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COMP410 Introduction to Wireless Networks and Performance
COMP415 Operating Systems I

COMP420 Distributed Systems I
COMP421 Distributed Systems II
COMP455 Mobile Applications Development
Electives/Concentrations (18 credits)

Games Design Concentrations
WEB401 Introduction to Game Design
WEB407 Computer and Human Interaction

COMP460 Game Engine Programming I
COMP465 Game Engine Programming II
WEB405 Design for new Media
WEB406 Motion Design

Mobile Applications Concentrations
WEB407 Computer and Human Interaction

WEB402 Web Development: Client Side
WEB403 Web Development: Server Side
WEB404 Mobile Application design in Windows
WEB405 Design for new Media
WEB406 Motion Design
Software Engineering Concentration
ENGR401 Special topics in JAVA I

ENGR402 Special topics in JAVA II
ENGR403 Software Testing
ENGR404 Agile Software Development
ENGR405 Applied Network and Security

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Database Development Concentration

COMP475 Data Modeling and Applications
COMP480 Introduction to Data Warehousing I

COMP485 Introduction to Data Warehousing II
COMP490 Data Visualization
COMP495 Advanced Database Management

Data Analytics Concentration
MRKT480 Strategies for Researching New Markets

DACS400 Introduction to Big Data Processing
DACS410 Machine Learning

COMP490 Data Visualization
DACS430 Python Programming I
DACS435 Python Programming II
Cyber Security Concentration
CBSC305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security

CBSC415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
CBSC435 Firewalls for Security

CBSC495 Network Security Design
MICS341 Systems Analysis and Design
MICS455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Geospatial Intelligence Concentration
GIS201 Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography

DACS210 Introduction to Data and Data Management
GIS300 Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
GIS302 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

GIS350 Geospatial Technology in Analytics
GIS450 Advanced Geospatial Intelligence
Total 120 CREDITS

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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Policy
Program Mission
Networks are always on and a constant vigilance is needed to protect corporate data, government
confidential information, and classified military information. Students who earn a Bachelor of
Sciences degree in Cyber Security and Policy will be prepared for a challenging and rewarding
career field fighting worldwide cybercrime and protecting the digital world from hacking, fraud, and
malware. Cyber security students will be in growing field of study with multiple opportunities to
assist businesses, governments, and the military to protect their networks, data and systems.
What is Cyber Security?

Cyber security is the protection of networks, data, and people from data theft, identity theft, and
attacks. Cyber security consists of information security, network security and application security.
With the use of policies, technologies, and people, organizations can protect the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of their systems.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Policy are able to:
• Design a network that meets identified strategic objectives and which reflects emerging
trends and issues in cyber security.
• Apply appropriate network countermeasure policies designed to prevent security
breaches of data and information.
• Apply professional and ethical standards of conduct that ensure the protection of
personal privacy.
• Develop comprehensive security plans of computer systems, networks, and storage
servers.

Concentrations
Students majoring in Cyber Security and Policy may select six upper division courses in one of the
following five concentrations to add an additional focus to their studies:

• Management
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Security and Policy, students must earn 120 semester
credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credit hours. Program
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY AND POLICY
Required Management Courses 15 Credits
Required Cyber Security and Computing Courses 18 Credits
CBSC 235 Foundations of Cyber Security
CBSC 245 Cyber Law
CBSC 265 Network Security Management
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology
Electives 9 Credits
Required Cyber Security and Computer Courses 30 Credits
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 305 Introduction to Cybercrime and Homeland Security
CBSC 405 Security Policies and Procedures
CBSC 425 Evaluating Emerging Technologies
CBSC 435 Firewalls for Security
CBSC 497 Network Security Design (Capstone Project)
COMP 315 Security Administration I
COMP 316 Security Administration II
Electives Any 18 credits in upper division courses which may include one of 18 Credits the
concentrations below
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HLTH 435 Strategic Healthcare Planning
CBSC 310 Computer Security
MGMT 360 Leadership
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics and Management (BSDAM)

Program Mission
The BSDAM provides an opportunity for a student to learn the innovative field of Data Analytics.
Businesses, environmentalists, governments, athletes, entrepreneurs and just about anyone who wants
to be better, stronger, faster, more effective and/or more profitable are turning to data analysts for
inspiration. Data analysts require a unique set of qualities, including extraordinary curiosity, creative
problem-solving, a love of a new challenges, solid math and communication skills, and a strong interest
in technology.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics and Management are able to:
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• Learn basic business concepts with particular attention to the economic, financial and marketing
aspects.
• Focus on group projects and experiential learning through simulated business scenarios.
• Analyze data, test claims, and draw valid conclusions using appropriate statistical methodology.
• Solve complex logic problems using the tools and techniques found in Computer Science,
Business and Communications.
• Write clear and efficient code in the programming languages relevant to Data Analytics,
following appropriate coding standards and industry practices.
• Use appropriate resources to research, develop and contribute to advances and trends within
the field of Data Analytics.
• Interpret and present visually, orally and in written form, valid conclusions drawn from data
analysis in a collaborative way.
• Retrieve, organize and manipulate data using a variety of analytical tools.
• Learn visual representation methods and techniques that increase the understanding of
complex data and models.
• Develop a personal code of values and ethics that includes, among other things, a commitment
to personal and social understanding.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Data Analytics and Management, students must earn 120
semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program

COMP125 The Digital World
MATH110 College Algebra
STAT112 Introduction to Statistics
GNED112 Student Success Strategies
Program Specific Courses Required (30 credits)

ACCT101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
ACCT110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
BUS110 Foundations of Business
BUS202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
BUS230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
ECON201 Principles of Economics
FIN230 Fundamentals of Finance
MGMT230 Organizational Behavior
MGMT235 Introduction to International Business
MRKT110 Principles of Marketing
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Lower Division Analytical Courses (12 credits)
DACS200 Introduction to Scripting
DACS205 Single-Variable Calculus
DACS215 Foundation of Data Analytics

MATH434 Differential Equations & Linear Algebra

COMP305 Computer Org and Architecture I
FIN330 Corporate Finance
DACS300 Data Analytics
DACS305 Fundamentals of Data Mining
DACS310 Database Design
DACS315 Introduction to Structured Query Language
DACS320 Oracle SQL Fundamentals
MGMT426 Operations and Project Management
MGMT435 Strategic Management and Planning
RES480 Capstone Project
Electives and Concentrations (18 credits)
Data Analytics and Visualization Concentration
DACS440 Data Analytics II

DACS445 Cultural and Legal Implications of Digital Technology
DACS450 Data Visualization
DACS455 Designing Data: Infographics
DACS450 Introduction to Cloud Computing
DACS455 Visual Analytics

GIS201 Principles of Geography and Digital Cartography
GIS300 Principles of Geospatial Intelligence and GIS Technology
GIS302 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
GIS350 Geospatial Technology in Analytics
GIS450 Advanced Geospatial Business Intelligence
Total 120 CREDITS
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information Management (BSHIM)
Program Mission
BS in Health Information Management (HIM) program is an important academic program with strong
demand on a job market. HIM professionals provide reliable and valid information that drives the
healthcare industry. Students graduating from this program are specialists in managing patient data, will
be able to ensure health information is complete and available to legitimate users, code and classify
data for reimbursement and research, analyze information necessary for decision support, protect
patient privacy and provide information security, and enhance the quality and uses for data within
health information computer systems.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information Management are able to:
• Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness of
healthcare.
• Create and implement organization-wide confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Apply healthcare statistics and research to comprehensive health information analysis, including
quality assessment and performance improvement.
• Apply legal and ethical standards to healthcare information requirements and standards.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of health information technology and systems to
professional practice.
• Apply principles of organization and management to human resources and health information
services decision making.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Information Management, students must earn
120 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.
Program requirements are listed below.

HIST101 Introduction to World History
MATH110 College Algebra
BUS230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
BIO100 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO110 Human Biology and Health
HLTH100 Medical Terminology
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Program Specific Courses Required (36 credits)
HLTH110 Introduction to Health Services Administration

HLTH115 Ethical Issues in Health Care
HLTH120 Introduction to Managed Health Care
COMP130 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics
HLTH125 Healthcare Information Flow and Data Management
HLTH130 Data Standards , Vocabularies and Interoperability in Healthcare
HLTH200 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
HLTH210 Coding I
HLTH215 Coding II
HLTH220 Health Care Statistics
HLTH225 Health Care Quality Assessment
HLTH230 Medical Billing and Reimbursement

MATH423 Probability and Statistics I
HLTH300 Health Information Services Management

HLTH310 Healthcare Database Management Systems
HLTH315 The U.S Health Care Systems, I
HLTH316 The U.S Health Care Systems, II
HLTH320 Healthcare Enterprise Systems
MGMT321 Principles of Management and Supervision
CBSC310 Computer security
CBSC415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
HLTH421 Health Care Organizations and Finance
COMP475 Data Modeling and Applications
HLTH410 Health Care Information Law, Privacy, and Security
HLTH420 Health Care Research Methodology
HLTH430 Health Data Analytics and Information Governance
HLTH435 Health Care Quality Management
HLTH440 Economics of Health Care Organizations
RES480 Capstone Project: Health Care Research
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Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management
Program Mission
The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Government Contract Management is to provide
theoretical and practical application knowledge in contract management which enables graduates to
successfully enter and excel in their professional field while improving their ability to think critically and
communicate effectively in academic and personal settings.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management are able to:
• Apply the fundamentals of management, finance, law, and operations to the administration
of government contracts.
• Evaluate competitive proposals using government contract specification framework.
• Manage contract performance and compliance.
• Analyze contract liability with a business cost and price strategy.
Project Management Certifications

The four courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a
Certified Associate Project Management Professional (CAPMP). In addition, the following class MATH
323 is required to prepare students for the examination leading to certification as Project Management
Professional (PMP):
The upper division courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification as
a Certified Federal Contracts Manager:
The upper division courses listed below prepare students for the examination leading to certification
as a Certified Commercial Contracts Manager:
MGMT 327 Performance-Based Contract
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Combining the upper division courses in both groups above prepares students for the examination
leading to certification as a Certified Professional Contracts Manager.
Concentrations
Students majoring in Government Contract Management may select six upper division elective
courses in management or choose one of the following concentrations to add an additional
focus to their studies:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Government Contract Management, students must earn
120 credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Credits
Required Accounting, Economics, and Finance Courses 12
Credits
Required Management Courses 27
Credits
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• MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management
• MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
• MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas 2
• These three courses and MGMT 411, Total Quality Management, and MATH 323, Research and Statistical Analysis,
prepare a student for the examination leading to certification as a Project Management Professional.
Electives 3 Credits UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 Credits)
MGMT 327 Performance-Based Contract
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
MGMT 405 Business Development and Contract Proposal
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and
Options
MGMT 455 International Contracts Management
Electives Any 18 credits of upper division courses or one of the concentrations 18 Credits
below
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MGMT 360 Leadership
MKRT 425 Consumer Behavior
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Program Mission
The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management is to prepare
students for managerial positions in the dynamic and increasingly global hospitality and tourism
industry, as well as for the development of human resources in this field. Graduates are able to
enter professional positions in tourism, hospitality, restaurant, and event management fields such
as convention and visitors’ centers, destination management organizations, conference centers,
resorts, casinos, hotels, theme parks, theaters, restaurants, and clubs. Fieldwork experience
permits students to draw the links between theory taught in the classroom and practice observed in
the field, thus improving their education and skills.
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Combined Bachelor’s-Master’s Program
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management may be combined with the Master
of Business Administration degree in a Combined Bachelor of Science-Master of Business
Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management. The combined 144-credit program can be
completed in fewer than five years. See the previous section on Combined Bachelor’s-Master’s
Programs for details.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management are able to:
• Apply technical and management skills in the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify and communicate a long-range vision and strategy for a service organization.
• Plan and monitor the revenue activity of a hotel or facility.
• Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of
budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and processes for providing customer and
personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Concentrations
Students majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management may select six upper division courses in
one of the following three concentrations to add an additional focus to their studies:
• Hospitality Management
• Marketing
• Restaurant and Foodservice Management
• Tourism Management
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, students must earn
120 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credit hours.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Credits
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Credits
Required Hospitality and Tourism Management Courses 12
Credits
HOSP 100 Introduction to Hospitality
TOUR 110 Principles of Tourism
HOTO 220 Customer Service Management
HOTO 230 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Credits
Credits
MGMT 360 Leadership
Required Hospitality Management Courses 18
Credits
HOTO 300 Meetings and Events Management
HOTO 310 Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
HOTO 320 Revenue Management
HOTO 435 Strategic Management and Planning for Hospitality and
Tourism
HOTO 490 Hospitality and Tourism Internship I
HOTO 495 Hospitality and Tourism Internship II
Electives At least 18 credits in upper division business, hospitality, or 18
tourism courses which may include one of the concentrations Credits
below.
Hospitality Management Concentration
HOSP 350 Hotel Property and Facilities Management
HOSP 360 Hotel Front Office Management
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HOSP 370 Housekeeping Management
HOSP 450 Hotel Convention Sales and Services
HOSP 460 Supervision & Leadership in Hospitality
MKRT 425 Consumer Behavior
Restaurant and Foodservice Management Concentration
REST 350 Restaurant Management
REST 360 Food and Beverage Management
REST 370 Food Safety and Sanitation Management
REST 450 Purchasing for Food Service
REST 460 Catering Operations
Tourism Management Concentration
TOUR 350 Travel Agency Management
TOUR 360 Medical Tourism
TOUR 370 Transportation and Tourism Management
TOUR 450 Global Travel and Tourism
TOUR 460 Sustainable Tourism
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology is to prepare students for
entry-level positions in information technology in public and private companies, government
agencies and non-profit organizations. It provides theoretical understanding and technical expertise
in developing and managing an organization’s technical resources. These resources include logical,
physical, human and financial resources. Subject areas covered include cyber security, computer
forensics, networks and operating systems, project management, and management of information
technology.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology are able to:
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• Design a computer-based network, system, process, component, or program to meet
defined needs.
• Develop information systems solutions to meet the needs of employers and communities in
a global society.
• Apply data modeling in the development, deployment, and evaluation of information
technology processes.
• Develop an N-tier application environment using industry best practices.
COMPTIA A+ certification
The course COMP 251 under major requirements prepares students for the examination leading to
COMPTIA A+ certification as an IT support technician.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

The four courses listed below from the Network Systems Administration concentration prepare
students for the examination leading to MCSA certification:
COMP 310 Windows Operating Systems
MICS 466 Windows Server – Directory Services
MICS 468 Windows Server – Infrastructure, Design and Configuration
MICS 476 Windows Server – Administration
Concentrations
Students majoring in Information Technology may select six upper division courses in one of the
following four concentrations to add an additional focus to their studies:
• Cyber Security
• Digital Forensics
• Management
• Network Systems Administration

Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, students must earn 120
semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Management Courses (15 credits)
Computing Courses (18 credits)
COMP 226 Introduction to Database
COMP 235 Introduction to Programming and Logic
Electives 9 Credits

Management Course (3 credits)
MCAP 351Management Support Systems
MICS 461 Database Management 33 Credits
Electives At least 18 credits must be in upper division information technology
courses (CBSC, COMP, MCAP, MISC) which may include one of the
concentrations below
Cyber Security Concentration
CBSC 435 Firewalls for Security
COMP 315 Security Administration I
COMP 316 Security Administration II
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Digital Forensics Concentration
CBSC 301 Introduction to Digital Forensics
CBSC 310 Computer Security
CBSC 325 Computer Forensic Tools
CBSC 405 Security Policies and Procedures
Government Contract Management
MGMT 360 Leadership
Network Systems Administration Concentration
COMP 310 Windows Operating Systems
MICS 360 Wireless Networking
MICS 466 Windows Server – Directory Services
MICS 468 Windows Server – Infrastructure, Design and Configuration
MICS 476 Windows Server - Administration
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TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in International Business

Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in International Business is to prepare students with
fundamental managerial skills to succeed in a global business environment and to pursue careers in
managerial positions in public or private companies and in non-profit organizations.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in International Business are able to:
• Analyze management issues from an international business perspective.

• Apply an analysis of global operations on a multinational corporation that considers
regulatory, ethical and legal challenges.
• Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal,
operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures, and which
addresses cross-cultural differences.
• Analyze the interdependence of a global marketplace in ways that optimize business
practices.
Global Business Professional
The lower division required international business courses prepare students for the examination
leading to certification as a Certified Global Business Professional offered by NASBITE.
Concentrations
Students majoring in International Business may select six upper division elective courses in
management or choose one of the following concentrations to add an additional focus to their
studies:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Geospatial Business Intelligence
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business, students must earn 120 semester
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Credits
Required Management Courses 21 Credits
Required International Business Courses 18 Credits
BUS 290 Strategies for International Business Ventures
MGMT 260 Cross Cultural Management
MGMT 275 International Trade and Practices
MRKT 230 Introduction to International Marketing
Electives 3 Credits
Required Core Courses (30 Credits)
MGMT 360 Leadership
MGMT 422 Global Management
Electives Any 18 credits of upper division courses or one of the
18 Credits concentrations below:
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MGMT 450 – Contract Modification and Options
Geospatial Business Intelligence Concentration
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TOTAL 120 CREDITS
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THEORETICAL APPLICATIONS PROJECT (TAP) PROGRAMS
The Theoretical Applications Project (TAP) program is available to qualified University of the Potomac
students. Student applicants request admission into the program by contacting an academic advisor or
departmental chair. The following are criteria for admission into the TAP Honors programs:
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 by the end of an associate degree
program or 60 lower division credit hours and a 2.50 GPA
• Employment with a college-approved mentor
• A workplace visit and site approval by the TAP coordinator or a faculty member
• Or approval by the Academic Dean
Theoretical Applications Project Process

The TAP program offers theory courses and related applied project courses as well as a capstone
experience. Three credits are earned for direct classroom instruction, and three credits are earned
for a project at a TAP student’s work site. In addition, students complete a Capstone Project for three
credits.
Each TAP course requires the completion of one or more projects that applies theories and
principles to a workplace setting, culminating in a written and oral presentation. A student must
work a minimum of 20 hours per week at the organization to which his or her Theoretical
Application Project applies. Students must document a minimum of 60 hours of work outside the
classroom that directly relates to their project. In the event a student chooses to do a community
service project in lieu of a project at his/her workplace, 120 documented hours outside the
classroom are required.
TAP course instructors meet with students in seminars to discuss and analyze learning taking place
on the job and challenges that students are facing with their projects. Faculty advisors maintain
contact with students and provide supervision to support successful completion of each of the TAP
components. This process can be managed in a virtual environment using web-based collaboration
tools.
The Theoretical Applications Project

The Theoretical Application Project is a project or series of small projects carried out in conjunction
with each TAP course. The purpose is to demonstrate a student’s ability to apply theoretical
concepts to a practical workplace environment. The syllabus for each TAP contains guidelines for
individually tailoring projects. At the beginning of each course, students work with their instructor,
mentor and faculty advisor on ideas and projects to be completed by the end of the course.
The project is an activity that a student completes in the workplace that is of particular interest to a
student or has immediate application in his or her workplace. The project’s purpose is to demonstrate a
student’s ability to make course-related applications to real work situations. Students may complete a
Theoretical Applications Project outside the workplace by considering one or more community service
projects during their program.
Role of Faculty Advisor

Faculty advisors work with students and ensure they have a plan that meets TAP requirements for
their degree program. Faculty advisors also meet with students to finalize an academic plan and
review remaining credits needed for graduation. Students must meet with their faculty advisor and
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must sign the agreed-upon academic plan to insure all course requirements for the degree will be
met before graduation. If students deviate from their original academic plan because of a leave of
absence or other reason, faculty advisors work with them to revise their plans.
During the first session of an upper division bachelor’s degree program, a TAP instructor meets with
workplace mentors to provide an orientation to the Theoretical Applications Project Process. Instructors
are also available for follow-up or subsequent contact as needed. For each Theoretical Applications
Project a faculty advisor and course instructor review and sign the Project Agreement Form. The course
instructor reviews the final Theoretical Application Project submission and ensures administrative
requirements have been satisfied.
Workplace Mentor
Each student in a TAP Honors program at University of the Potomac must have a workplace mentor.
Mentors (usually a student’s supervisor but sometimes an experienced colleague) assist students in
those aspects of the program that relate directly to the workplace. In particular, the mentor
facilitates the design and completion of a Theoretical Applications Project(s) by helping a student
identify appropriate activities and gaining access to the people and information necessary for
implementation. Mentors should have a bachelor’s degree or the incumbent knowledge from years
of experience in the student’s related field of study in order to support the student’s TAP design and
evaluation.
Theoretical Applications Project Agreement

Each Theoretical Applications Project requires the completion of an agreement signed by a student,
his/her workplace mentor, a course instructor and the student’s faculty advisor. Students are
responsible for submitting a completed, signed agreement to their course instructor by the second
week of the course.
Evaluation of the Theoretical Applications Project Course

When a Theoretical Applications Project is complete, students prepare a Student Evaluation Form
that allows for self-assessment. The mentor completes an assessment form regarding the student’s
communication, problem-solving skills, and the initiative, independence, efficiency, thoroughness
and professionalism with which the student carried out the work and activities of his/her Theoretical
Applications Project. The mentor shares this evaluation with the student’s instructor. The course
instructor also assesses the project, and taking into account information provided by the workplace
mentor, determines the final grade for the course.
Capstone Process
In the last session of a bachelor’s degree program, TAP students identify a program-related
management problem or an opportunity for innovation that is relevant to their workplaces that
becomes the topic of their Capstone Project. Capstone seminars are held to develop ideas and
monitor each student’s progress. Students conduct research on their identified problem and
propose a solution. If feasible, students implement the solution and evaluate it. If not, they propose
implementation and evaluation plans. Students report the activity, results, and an analysis of the
process through a written report and formal oral presentation. The oral presentation may be made
only after all other program and degree requirements are met. The Capstone Project instructor
provides supervision for the project.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TAP HONORS PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (TAP) is to prepare students for entry level
positions in public accounting firms and other private, governmental and nonprofit organizations.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting (TAP) are able to:
• Translate complex economic events into financial information based on professional

accounting standards and methodologies.
• Analyze business information to determine the impact of audit and business risks on
• Use ethical data collection techniques to research accounting, tax, auditing, and
commercial law literature in order to apply professional accounting and auditing standards,
regulations, rules, and interpretations.
conclusions reached within the context of professional accounting or auditing standards
and the needs of stakeholders.

Successful completion of general education and lower division core course requirements.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (TAP), students must earn 120 semester
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING – TAP Honors Program

Core Courses 39 Credits
Required Management Courses (18 Credits)
MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing Required Accounting Courses (21 Credits)
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Electives 3 Credits
ACCT 408 Forensic Accounting
ACCT 450 Advanced Financial Reporting
BUS 320 Advanced Business Law for Accounting
Required Related TAP Courses (18 Credits)
ACCT 302 TAP for Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 310 TAP for Cost Accounting
ACCT 314 TAP for Assurance and Audit Services
ACCT 409 TAP for Forensic Accounting
ACCT 451 TAP for Advanced Financial Reporting
ACCT 480 Capstone Project for Accounting
TOTAL 120
CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Business

Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Business (TAP) is to provide students with a
foundation of business techniques, processes and experiential management skills for success in
positions in public and private companies and in non-profit organizations

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in Business (TAP) are able to:
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• Analyze the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable
• Apply management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and
• Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial,
• Conduct assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in
Business Analyst
The four lower division core courses listed below prepare a student for the examination leading to
certification as a Certified Business Analyst (CBA):
MGMT 280 Introduction to Business Consulting
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Health Systems
Management (TAP) are able to:
• Evaluate ethical and legal issues affecting business functions and their implications in
organizational decision making.
• Work in teams, use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems and effectively
communicate to various stakeholders in any organization.
• Demonstrate the use of effective written and oral business communication skills.
• Demonstrate synthesis of business concepts, principles and theories by developing solutions
to complex business and leadership problems specific to the healthcare industry.
• Apply technology to analyze problems, develop business analysis and recommend
management decisions and actionable strategies in a healthcare industry context.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business (TAP), students must earn 120 semester
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS – TAP Honors Program

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Electives 12 Credits
Business Courses (24 Credits)
MGMT 360 Leadership
MRKT 319 Principles of Marketing and Advertising
Required Related TAP Courses (24 Credits)
MGMT 306 TAP for Organizational Communications
MGMT 366 TAP for Managing Conflict and Change
MGMT 418 TAP for Human Resource Management
MGMT 425 TAP for Negotiations Management
MGMT 428 TAP for Operations Management
MGMT 436 TAP for Strategic Management and Planning
MGMT 480 Capstone Project in Management
MRKT 320 TAP for Principles of Marketing and Advertising
TOTAL 120
CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management

Program Mission
The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Government Contract Management (TAP) is to
provide theoretical and practical application knowledge in contract management which enables
graduates successfully enter and excel in their professional field while improving their ability to
think critically and communicate effectively in academic and personal settings.
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management (TAP) are able to:
• Apply the fundamentals of management, finance, law, and operations to the administration
of government contracts.
• Evaluate competitive proposals using government contract specification framework.
• Manage contract performance and compliance.
• Analyze contract liability with a business cost and price strategy.
Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Successful completion of ACCT 101
Project Management Professional

The four lower division core courses MGMT 210, MGMT 211, and MGMT 212 together with MGMT
411, Total Quality Management, and MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis, prepare a student
for the examination leading to certification as a Project Management Professional.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Government Contract Management (TAP), students must
earn 120 credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT – TAP Honors Program


Credits
Required Accounting, Economics, and Finance Courses 12
Credits
Credits
∗MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management

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∗MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas 1
∗MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas 2
∗These three courses and MGMT 411, Total Quality Management, and MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis, prepare a
student for the examination leading to certification as a Project Management Professional.
Electives 3 Credits
Credits
Credits
Government Contract Courses (30 Credits)
MGMT 327 Performance Based Contract
MGMT 330 Purchasing and Materials Management
MGMT 405 Business Development and Contract Proposal
MGMT 424 Negotiation Management
MGMT 455 International Contracts Management
Related TAP Courses (18 Credits)
MGMT 309 TAP for Government Contract Law
MGMT 329 TAP for Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and DFARS)
MGMT 333 TAP for Cost and Price Analysis
MGMT 351 TAP for Contract Administration
MGMT 406 TAP for Business Development and Contract Proposal
MGMT 481 Capstone Project in Government Contract Management
TOTAL 120
CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Program Mission
The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (TAP) is to prepare students
for entry-level positions in information technology for public and private companies, city and county
governments and non-profit organizations. It provides theoretical understanding and technical
expertise in developing and managing an organization’s technical resources. These resources include
logical, physical, human and financial resources.
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Graduates in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (TAP) are able to:
• Design a computer-based network, system, process, component, or program to meet

defined needs.
• Develop information systems solutions to meet the needs of employers and communities
in a global society.
• Apply data modeling in the development, deployment, and evaluation of information
• Develop an N-tier application environment using industry best practices.
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (TAP), students must earn 120
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – TAP Honors Program



Management Courses (15 credits)


Electives 9
Credits

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Business and TAP Related Courses (6 Credits)
MGMT 436 TAP for Strategic Management and Planning
Information Technology Courses (12 Credits)
MCIS 341 Systems analysis and design
MICS 455 Computer networking and telecommunications
MCAP 352 TAP for Management Support Systems
MICS 342 TAP for Systems analysis and design
MICS 456 TAP for Computer networking and telecommunications
MICS 462 TAP for Database Management
MICS 480 Capstone Project for Information Technology
Electives: At least 15 credits must be in upper division information technology
15 Credits courses (CBSC, COMP, MCAP, MISC). Two of these courses must include
the related TAP course for a total of 12 credits. One course (3 credits) does not
require a TAP. See your academic advisor for your selection.
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
Bachelor of Science in International Business

Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in International Business (TAP) is to prepare students
with fundamental managerial skills to succeed in a global business environment and to pursue careers
in managerial positions in public or private companies and in non-profit organizations.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in International Business (TAP) are able to:
• Analyze management issues from an international business perspective.

• Apply an analysis of global operations on a multinational corporation that considers
regulatory, ethical and legal challenges.
• Develop a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal,
operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures, and which
addresses cross-cultural differences.
• Analyze the interdependence of a global marketplace in ways that optimize business
practices.
• Successful completion of general education and lower division core course requirements
• Successful completion of MGMT 235
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Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business (TAP), students must earn 120
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – TAP Honors Program


Credits

Credits
Required International Business Courses 18

Credits

Electives 3 Credits
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International Business Courses (30 Credits)
MGMT 360 Leadership
MGMT 422 Global Management
BUS 311 TAP for Export/Import Marketing
FIN 351 TAP for International Banking and Finance
MGMT 306 TAP for Organizational Communications
MGMT 312 TAP for Supply Chain Management
MGMT 441 TAP for International Organizational Development
Strategies
BUS 480 Capstone Project for International Business
TOTAL 120 CREDITS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Associate of Science in Accounting
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Accounting is to prepare students for entry-
level positions as bookkeepers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll clerks.
Students learn to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries and post to ledgers. Program
Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Accounting are able to:
• Translate economic events into financial information based on professional accounting
standards and methodologies.
• Analyze business information to identify the potential impact of business risks on
• Use ethical data collection techniques to research accounting and tax literature in order to
apply professional accounting standards, rules, and interpretations.
conclusions reached within the context of professional accounting standards and the needs
of stakeholders.
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Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Accounting, students must earn 60 semester credit
hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Core Courses 39 Credits
Required Management Courses (18 Credits)
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision making
Required Accounting Courses (21 credits)
Electives 3 Credits
TOTAL 60 CREDITS
Associate of Science in Business
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Business is to provide students with knowledge of
business principles, concepts and organizational operations. It provides students with the foundations of
business techniques and processes used in most types of organizations.

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Business are able to:
• Critique the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable
• Explain management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and
• Organize a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial,
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• Prioritize assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Business, students must earn 60 semester credit
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS

Electives 12
Credits
TOTAL 60
CREDITS
Associate of Science in Information Technology

Program Mission
The mission of an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology is to prepare students for
entry-level positions as assistants to information technology personnel. Students gain knowledge of
information storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission, communication, presentation and analysis.
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Graduates of the Associate of Science in Information Technology are able to:
• Evaluate a computer-based network, system, process, component, or program to meet

defined needs.
• Organize information systems solutions to meet the needs of employers and communities
in a global society.
• Critique a data model in the development, deployment, and evaluation of information
• Describe an N-tier application environment using industry best practices.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must earn 60
semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Required Core Courses 30 Credits Management Courses (15 Credits)
Computing Courses (18 Credits)
Electives 9 Credits
TOTAL 60 CREDITS
Associate of Science in International Business

Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in International Business is to prepare students
for entry-level positions in global firms, as well as positions in private, governmental and
nonprofit organizations.
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Graduates of the Associate of Science in International Business are able to:
• Define management issues from an international business perspective.

• Evaluate an analysis of global operations on a multinational corporation that considers
regulatory, ethical, and legal challenges.
• Organize a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial,
legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures, and
which addresses cross-cultural differences.
• Explain the interdependence of a global marketplace in ways that optimize business
practices.
Global Business Professional
The lower division required international business courses prepare students for the examination
leading to certification as a Certified Global Business Professional offered by NASBITE.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in International Business, students must earn 60 semester
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Credits
Credits
Required International Business Courses 18
Credits
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Electives 3
Credits
TOTAL 60 CREDITS
Associate of Science in Network Security Management

Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Network Security Management is to prepare
students to manage information technology systems with an emphasis on loss prevention concepts,
computer forensics, and encryption and computer investigation.

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Network Security Management are able to:
• Examine network security measures through the use of industry security models.
• Describe the use of computer forensics techniques to determine types of network attacks.
• Evaluate a network topology to meet defined needs.
• Plan an information security policy to prevent data loss.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Network Security Management, students must earn 60
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT

ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision making
Computing and Security Courses (15 Credits)
CBSC 230 Computer Forensics
CBSC 265 Network Security Management
Electives 12 Credits
TOTAL 60 CREDITS
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
The following diploma programs provide professional and/or technical skills for career transition in a
wide variety of public and private business sectors. These programs are intended for those who have an
interest in gaining additional knowledge for career transition or licensure.
Cyber Security
This course offers a certificate of completion.
Objectives
The Cyber Security program provides training for an entry-level career in Cyber
Security industry. The program will focus on security information, procedures
and processes used in all types of business, governmental, non-profit
environments. The program includes training in security basics, networks basics
and defense, identity and access management, cryptography concepts, system
administration, logging and monitoring, programming, web security, project
management, and threats and vulnerabilities.
After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Use network assessment tools to gauge the security posture of an
organization
• Implement access management controls and account management
practices  Identify, compare and contrast different types of attacks and
related impacts
• Use a programming language to automate system administration tasks
• Use theoretical models and specific technical knowledge to secure web
applications
This program is delivered by CLASSROOM BASED INSTRUCTION or ONLINE

COMPUTER BASED LEARNING.
Prerequisites for admissions

Computer Support Specialist graduate, existing CompTia Network+ certification, or passing
readiness test is required to start this program.
Requirements for Completion

Students are required to participate in the final group project as an active
member of the team. Daily evaluations are done as to their involvement in the
final projects. Additionally, students must complete an individual project on a
topic of their choosing. The project may include many different aspects of
network attack and defense.
The program requires a PC running Windows 7 or newer with a minimum of 8GB of RAM.
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COMPLETE LISTING OF SUBJECTS & SYNOPSIS
SUBJECT SUBJECT TITLE SUBJECT HOURS PREREQUISITE COMPLETE SYNOPSIS
IDENTIFYING Lecture/Lab/total S
NUMBER
Week 1-2 Security Foundations 20 / 20 / 40 Admission to The Security Basics course will help
Course students gain a fundamental
understanding of security concepts that
will be used throughout the Cyber Security
track. Topics covered include basic security
concepts; threat actors and
Week 3-4 System 20 / 20 / 40 Week 1-2 The course will cover System
Administration Administration basics from a security
orientated point of view. This course will
include information on installing and
configuring network components to
support organizational security. Additional
topics include threats,
Week 5-6 Networking 20 / 20 / 40 Week 3-4 This course will provide instruction in
Foundations technical skills required in network
administration and support. This course
will include information on media,
Week 7-8 Network Defense 20 / 20 / 40 Week 5-6 The Network Defense course will give
students an overview of the various
hardware and software tools available to
defend a network against attack.
Students will use various tools to assess
the security posture of an organization and
understand the possible impact of
Week 9-10 Cryptography and 20 / 20 / 40 Week 7-8 The course will cover the different
Access Management methodologies and concepts of
Cryptography and Access management.
Students will be exposed to different
cryptography algorithms used to ensure
safe transmission, storage and use of
sensitive data. Students will also
Week 11-12 Logging and 20 / 20 / 40 Week 9-10 The course will give students the
Monitoring knowledge and skills needed to properly
analyze and interpret various security
related logs produced by different security
related technologies. This will focus on
standard logs and in particular on
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Week 13-14 Programming 20 / 20 / 40 Week 11-12 The Programming Foundations course will
Foundations give students a foundation in one of the
most popular programming languages in
use today, generally a widely used high-
level programming language for general-
purpose programming. This module will
give students a strong foundation upon
which to build throughout the rest of the
track.
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Week 15-16 Web Application 20 / 20 / 40 Week 13-14 The Web Application Security course is
Security intended to be an introduction to the key
concepts of Web Security. Students will
learn the mindset, discipline, and methods
for securing a software project. This course
is designed to be useful and accessible to
application developers, QA testers,
operations teams, and leadership who
want to understand how to have
conversations and make decisions around
application security. You will complete this
course with both a
Week 17-18 Project Management 20 / 20 / 40 Week 15-16 This course covers the Agile software
development methodology in use in many
teams in the software industry today.
Students will learn the different roles on
an Agile team and how to be a
Week 19-20 Threats and 20 / 20 / 40 Week 17-18 The Threats and Vulnerabilities course will
Vulnerabilities provide students with an in depth look at
the various threats and vulnerabilities
faced by every
organization and technology user. These
Week 21-24 Final Project 0/80/80 Week 19-20 Students will learn to complete an analysis
of network defense in a group setting.
Total Hours for Course Completion 200 / 280 / 480
ATTENDANCE POLICY
A student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of the attendance
policy may not re-enroll until the next cohort starts offering the same course the
student was scheduled in. This provision does not circumvent the approved
refund policy.
MODULE RETAKE POLICY

This program is comprised of modules varying length between 1 to 6 weeks. If a
student cannot successfully complete a module they will need to re-take that
module. Students will only have 3 attempts to pass a module and after the 3rd
attempt they will be administratively withdrawn. Students can re-apply for re-
admission after 30 days and must successfully complete an online assessment
prior to re-admission into the program.
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TARDIES
Attendance will be taken daily as the first order of business for each day of class.
If a student is tardy for more than 3 days in a seven-day period, the student’s
grade for the class will be deemed incomplete.
Tuition Fees:
ONLINE Paid in Full
Tuition 12,000.00
Enrollment Fee 100.00
Books 0.00
Supplies 0.00
Tools 0.00
Laboratory Fee 0.00
Total Cost 12,000.00
Books, supplies and fees are included in the tuition and refunded under the
tuition refund policy.
Data Science
Objectives
Students completing this course will be skilled in the following areas: Data Analysis,
Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Metric Development, Process Control, Machine
Learning, Modeling, and Optimization. Students will learn to do these analyses using
Python and R.
This is an instructor led or instructor supported training course that targets the needs
of individuals who want to start a career in data analysis and data science. It prepare
students for job opportunities in various industries, including manufacturing, finance,
insurance, health care, and retail.

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• Mine datasets for better understanding
• Create metrics, and implement monitoring plans
• Create models for prediction and planning
• Implement Machine Learning algorithms
• Use regression analysis to explain relationships
• Create visualizations
• Test various hypotheses in a designed experiment
Prepare and deliver findings reports to all audiences. This program is delivered by ONLINE
COMPUTER BASED LEARNING.
The program requires a PC running Windows 7 or newer with a minimum of 4GB of

RAM.
Requirements for Completion

Students are required to participate in the final group project as an active member of
the team. Daily evaluations are done as to their involvement in the final projects.
Additionally, students must complete an individual project on a topic of their
choosing. The project may include experimental design and data collection, and will
be completed using several of the following techniques to bring the data to life:
1. Experimental design and hypothesis testing
2. Modeling
3. Machine Learning techniques
4. Process monitoring
5. Visualization
6. Student projects must be approved by an instructor or director.
7. Student must be a helpful, active participant in the group project
8. Student must complete the Resume Building and Interview Preparation
exercises 9. Student must be current on financial obligations
Complete Listing of Subjects & Synopsis
SUBJECT SUBJECT TITLE SUBJECT HOURS PREREQUISITE COMPLETE SYNOPSIS

IDENTIFYING Lecture/Lab/total S
NUMBER
Week 1-2 Basic Statistics 20 / 20 / 40 Admission to Students will learn the fundamentals
Course needed to be successful throughout the
rest of the program. Topics covered here
are probability, Bayes Theorem, variable
types, descriptive statistics, common
distributions, and statistical inference.
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Week 3-4 Programming 20 / 20 / 40 Week 1-2 Students will learn the fundamentals of
Foundations in programming using the Python language.
Python Topics covered here are algorithms,
Boolean logic, data types, data structures,
object oriented programming, best
practices, and debugging.
Week 5-6 Databases 20 / 20 / 40 Week 3-4 Students will learn the fundamentals of
organizing and extracting data using SQL
and noSQL databases.
Week 7-8 Statistical 20 / 20 / 40 Week 5-6 Students will learn the fundamentals of
Programming in R using the statistical software package R,
including loading data, accessing libraries
to utilize functions, and data manipulation.
R will be used throughout the course to
conduct analyses.
Week 9-10 Metrics and Data 20 / 20 / 40 Week 7-8 Students will learn the fundamentals of
Processing creating and monitoring metrics, and will
be exposed to the common practices in
contemporary business settings. The
principles of statistical process control will
be taught and practiced. Other methods of
monitoring data, such as cusum charts and
moving average charts will also be taught
and practiced.
Week 11-12 Data Wrangling and 20 / 20 / 40 Week 9-10 Students will learn the fundamentals of
Visualization manipulating data to facilitate analysis. In
addition, several common tools for
visualization will be taught and practiced.
Supporting metrics and measures that
accompany the visualizations will be used.
Week 13-14 Intermediate 20 / 20 / 40 Week 11-12 Students will learn to use hypothesis
Statistics testing as part of the scientific method, and
will learn and practice various basic
scenarios for hypothesis testing, including
one sample z- and t- tests, two sample tests
(paired and unpaired), analysis of variance,
one- and two- proportion tests, and the
Chi-square test for independence.
Week 15-16 Machine Learning and 20 / 20 / 40 Week 13-14 Students will learn the fundamentals and
Modeling practices for several machine learning
techniques, including clustering, decision
trees, random forests, Bayesian networks,
etc. and will understand the difference
between supervised and non- supervised
systems. In addition to machine learning,
students will learn useful modeling
techniques, including linear regression,
non-linear regression, logistic regression,
and step-wise regression.
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Week 17-18 Intro to Big Data 20 / 20 / 40 Week 15-16 Students will learn the fundamentals and
history of big data, and will practice with
exercises in distributed computing. Other
popular big data tools will be introduced.
Week 19-24 Group Project 20 / 100 / 120 Week 1-16 Students will learn to complete a thorough
data mining, analysis and modeling
exercise in a group setting.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
A student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of the attendance policy may
not re-enroll until the next cohort starts offering the same course the student was
scheduled in. This provision does not circumvent the approved refund policy.

This program is comprised of modules varying length between 1 to 6 weeks. If a student
cannot successfully complete a module they will need to re-take that module. Students
will only have 3 attempts to pass a module and after the 3rd attempt they will be
administratively withdrawn. Students can re-apply for re-admission after 30 days and
must successfully complete an online assessment prior to re-admission into the
program.
TARDIES
Attendance will be taken daily as the first order of business for each day of class. If a
student is tardy for more than 3 days in a seven-day period, the student’s grade for the
class will be deemed incomplete.
Tuition Fees:
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ONLINE Paid in Full
Tuition 12,000.00
Books 0.00
Supplies 0.00
Tools 0.00
Laboratory Fee 0.00
Books, supplies and fees are included in the tuition and refunded under the tuition
refund policy.
Software Developer
OBJECTIVES
Students completing this course will be skilled in the following areas: JavaScript, HTML, CSS,
REST API, Web application servers, SQL and NoSQL database systems, Git source control
system.
This is an instructor led or instructor supported training course that targets the needs of
individuals who want to start a career in web development in applying the latest web
languages and software programming concepts, such as: authentication and
authorization, RESTful API's, and advanced database structures such as many to many
relationships. It will allow for job opportunities in fields such as: front end development
and back end development.

• Understand and use JavaScript
• Develop and maintain websites using HTML
• Control the style and layout of multiple webpages using Cascading Style
Sheets (CSS)
• Implement server-side functionality using a back-end programming language
Build and deploy standalone console applications
• Use a front-end framework such as Angular or React to produce interactive
UIs
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• Build web enabled applications using a web framework
• Build service-oriented, n-tier applications
• Develop SQL and NoSQL based database applications
This program is delivered by CLASSROOM BASED INSTRUCTION or ONLINE COMPUTER BASED

LEARNING.
The program requires a PC running Windows 7 or newer with a minimum of 8GB of RAM.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION

Students are required to participate in the final group project as an active member of
the team. Daily evaluations are done as to their involvement in the final projects.
Additionally, students must complete an individual project on a topic of their choosing
that meets these requirements:
1. Student projects must be approved by an instructor or director.
2. Student’s project must be aesthetically pleasing.
3. Student applications must utilize a SQL or NoSQL data store
4. Student must utilize a front-end framework to enable SPA functionality
5. Student must make at least one AJAX call that solves a real problem
6. Student must be a helpful, active participant in the group project
7. Student must complete the Resume Building and Interview Preparation exercises
8. Student must have passing grade (2.0) upon completion of the final week of the
course
9. Student must be current on financial obligations
COMPLETE LISTING OF SUBJECTS & SYNOPSIS

SUBJECT IDENTIFYING SUBJECT TITLE SUBJECT HOURS PREREQUISITES COMPLETE SYNOPSIS
NUMBER Lecture/Lab/total
Week 1 Coding from Scratch 30 / 10 / 40 Admission to Students have the opportunity to learn
Course how to use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to
create web sites. Students will also learn
how to use the Git Source Control
System to manage their source code and
share it with others.
Week 2 Front End 30 / 10 / 40 Week 1 Students have the opportunity to learn

Foundations advanced JavaScript, interacting with the
DOM, retrieving data from remote
sources, and more advanced layout
techniques.
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Week 3 Front End 30 / 10 / 40 Week 2 Students have the opportunity to learn a
Frameworks JavaScript framework which turns up the
power of JavaScript so that you can do
more in less code and use AJAX to create
Single Page Applications.
Week 4 Database 20 / 20 / 40 Week 3 Students have the opportunity to learn

Foundations what databases are and the way we
store information for persistence in our
applications. Students will utilize both
SQL and NoSQL databases and be able to
identify the appropriate use cases for
each.
Week 5 Programming 20 / 20 / 40 Week 4 Students have the opportunity to learn a
Foundations back-end language and its associated
programming environment. Students
will construct simple programs utilizing
console based output.
Week 6 Back End 10/ 30 / 40 Week 5 Students have the opportunity to learn a
Foundations web server technology stack. Students
will be able to respond to HTTP requests
and return both HTML and JSON
responses. Students will learn how to
build RESTful APIs.
Week 7-12 Group Project 20/ 220/ 240 Week 1-6 Students spend days in coding sessions
that shows off what a small team of
dedicated new developers can get
accomplished on a much more robust
and complete project.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
A student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of the attendance policy
may not re-enroll until the next cohort starts offering the same course the student
was scheduled in. This provision does not circumvent the approved refund policy.

This program is comprised of modules varying length between 1 to 6 weeks. If a
student cannot successfully complete a module they will need to re-take that
module. Students will only have 3 attempts to pass a module and after the 3rd
attempt they will be administratively withdrawn. Students can re-apply for re-
admission after 30 days and must successfully complete an online assessment
prior to re-admission into the program.
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TARDIES
Attendance will be taken daily as the first order of business for each day of class.
If a student is tardy for more than 3 days in a seven-day period, the student’s
grade for the class will be deemed incomplete.
Tuition Fees:
ONLINE Paid in Full
Tuition 12,000.00
Books 0.00
Supplies 0.00
Tools 0.00
Laboratory Fee 0.00
Books, supplies and fees are included in the tuition and refunded under the tuition
refund policy.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program

Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and
other healthcare facilities. Their duties may vary with the specialty and size of the practice. This
occupational field is projected to grow due to a number of factors, including an increase in the aging
baby-boom population and the increasing demand for preventative medical services. The Medical
Assistant program is designed to train students to acquire the skills and competency necessary to work
in a variety of healthcare settings. Training in both administrative and clinical skills produces a well-
rounded graduate with the flexibility to meet these growing healthcare needs.
Program Learning Goals:

Students who complete the Medical Assistant Program’s courses, will be able to:
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• Define and explain key laws affecting healthcare professionals, including malpractice and
professional liability
• Define and explain the importance of ethics and bioethics in healthcare.
• Spell, define and pronounce medical terms related to body systems and their functions.
• Define and describe common disease processes and abnormal conditions in different body
systems.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and diseases/disorders of each
major system in the human body.
• Describe and define the regulations related to HIPAA
• Define and demonstrate an understanding of diagnostic code conventions, symbols and
terminology.
• Define common insurance terms.
• Identify principles of documentation in a medical record.
• Explain the cash flow cycle in a medical office.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately provide both diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Demonstrate the ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
• Define the differences between patient procedures for pediatric, adult and geriatric
patients.
• Explain the major areas included in OSHA compliance guidelines for a medical practice.
• Detail the medical assistant’s role in minor office surgery.
• Describe the rules and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant regarding drug
administration.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform injections.
• Describe the Medical Assistant’s role in specimen collection and laboratory testing.
• Demonstrate laboratory safety practices
• Demonstrate the ability to perform blood draws.
• Create patient appointments and complete related forms.
• Complete an externship on site at a medical practice that provides opportunities to
demonstrate the various skills acquired in the program.
Program Outline
To receive a Medical Assistant Diploma, students must earn 46 semester credit hours. Unless noted
otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are listed below.
REQUIRED COURSES
COMP110 Computer and Office Applications 3 credits
MED100 Medical Law & Ethics 3 credits
MED110 Medical Terminology 3 credits
MED115 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 credits
MED116 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 credits
MED120 Pharmacology 3 credits
MED130 Medical Billing & Reimbursement 3 credits
MED135 Diagnostic Coding 3 credits
MED235 Procedural Coding 3 credits
MED125 Diseases of the Human Body 3 credits
MED205 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures 3 credits
MED210 Medical Assisting Phlebotomy & Laboratory Procedures 3 credits
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MED215 Medical Office Administration 3 credits
MED220 Medical Career Development 3 credits
MED250 Externship 4 credits
TOTAL 46 CREDITS
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The following certification programs provide professional skills for career transition in a wide variety of
public and private business sectors. These programs are intended for those who have an interest in
gaining additional knowledge for career transition. Advanced certificate programs provide a theoretical
foundation for working professionals who have completed a minimum of an associate degree.
Advanced Certificate in International Business (18 credits)
Required courses:
BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing 3 credits
MGMT 303 International Business Management 3 credits
MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management 3 credits
MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies 3 credits
MRKT 424 International Marketing 3 credits
MRKT450 New Product Development (US and Global) 3 credits
Advanced Certificate in General Management (18 credits)
Required Courses:
MGMT 305 Organizational Communication 3 credits
MGMT 360 Leadership 3 credits
MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change 3 credits
MGMT 417 Human Resource Management 3 credits
MGMT 424 Negotiations Management 3 credits
MGMT 427 Operations Management 3 credits
Advanced Certificate in Heath Systems Management (18 credits)
Required Courses:
HLTH 303 Information Technology for Health Systems 3 credits
HLTH 400 Societal Health and Policy Issues 3 credits
HLTH 403 Global Health Administration 3 credits
HLTH 405 Healthcare Financial Management 3 credits
HLTH 435 Strategic Healthcare Planning 3 credits
MGMT 411 Total Quality Management 3 credits
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Advanced Certificate in Business Accounting (18 credits)
Required Courses:
ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting II 3 credits
ACCT 330 Assurance and Audit Services 3 credits
ACCT 402 Corporate Taxation 3 credits
ACCT 408 Forensic Accounting 3 credits
ACCT 450 Advanced Financial and Tax Accounting 3 credits
Advanced Certificate in Government Contract Management (18 credits)

Required Courses:
MGMT 308 Government Contract Law 3 credits
MGMT 326 Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR & DFARS) 3 credits MGMT 330
Purchasing and Materials Management 3 credits
MGMT 332 Cost and Price Analysis 3 credits MGMT 350 Contract
Administration 3 credits
MGMT 450 Contract Modification and Options 3 credits
Advanced Certificate in Network Security Management (18 credits)

Required Courses:
COMP 310 Windows Operating Systems 3 credits CBSC 435 Firewalls for
Security 3 credits CBSC 495 Network Security Design 3 credits
MICS 466 Windows Server – Directory Services 3 credits
MICS 468 Windows Server – Infrastructure, Design and Configuration 3 credits
MICS 476 Windows Server – Administration 3 credits
Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management (18 credits)

Required Courses:
CBSC 320 Information Security 3 credits
MCAP 303 Organization and Technology of Information Management 3 credits
MCAP 351 Management Support Systems 3 credits MICS 341 Systems Analysis and
Design 3 credits
MICS 455 Computer Networking and Telecommunications 3 credits
MICS 461 Database Management Systems 3 credits
GENERAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

These short certificate programs provide vocational skills for career pathways into entry-level
positions or for advancement in a wide variety of public and private businesses. General certificate
programs develop marketable skills for positions such as office reception and administration,
computer applications support, accounts receivable and payable and computer security.
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Certificate in International Studies (18 credits)
Required courses:
BUS 270 International Business Law 3 credits
BUS 290 Strategies for International Business Ventures 3 credits
MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business 3 credits
MGMT 260 Cross Cultural Management 3 credits
MGMT 275 International Trade and Practices 3 credits
MRKT 230 Introduction to International Marketing 3 credits
Certificate in General Business (18 credits)
Required courses:
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I 3 credits
BUS 110 Foundations of Business 3 credits
BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment 3 credits
MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis 3 credits
MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing 3 credits
Certificate in Accounting Clerical Support (18 credits)
Required courses:
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I 3 credits
ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II 3 credits
ACCT 203 Federal Taxes 3 credits
ACCT 214 Accounting Information Systems 3 credits
ACCT 220 Payroll Accounting 3 credits
ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits
Certificate in Office Application Support (18 credits)

Required courses:
COMP 150 Information Systems Essentials 3 credits
COMP 200 Introduction to Spreadsheets 3 credits
COMP 210 Business Presentation Graphics 3 credits
COMP 226 Introduction to Database 3 credits
COMP 235 Introduction to Programming and Logic 3 credits
COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems 3 credits
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Certificate in Network Security Management (18 credits)
Required courses:
CBSC 225 Security and Data Loss Prevention 3 credits
CBSC 230 Computer Forensics 3 credits
CBSC 265 Network Security Management 3 credits
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking 3 credits
COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems 3 credits
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology 3 credits
Certificate in Project Management (18 credits)
Required courses:
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making 3 credits
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management 3 credits
MGMT 211 Project Management Knowledge Areas I 3 credits
MGMT 212 Project Management Knowledge Areas II 3 credits
MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis 3 credits
MGMT 280 Introduction to Business Consulting 3 credits
Certificate in Information Assurance (18 credits)

Required courses:
CBSC 225 Security and Data Loss Prevention 3 credits
CBSC 230 Computer Forensics 3 credits
CBSC 245 Cyber Law 3 credits
CBSC 265 Network Security Management 3 credits
COMP 150 Information Systems Essentials 3 credits
MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management 3 credits
English as a Second Language (Zero Credit Program)

The United States is a nation of immigrants and Washington, D.C. is at the heart of this nation.
Our nation was built by immigrants and has welcomed newcomers from all lands and at all times
in our history. Those who come here seeking an education, freedom from tyranny or simply a
better life find it difficult to adjust here absent a solid knowledge of English as a Second
Language. To this end, the University of the Potomac seeks to invite those immigrants and
foreign students to become a part of our ESL program and improve both their educational and
employment opportunities.
The University’s ESL Program utilizes a goal-oriented, learner-based approach to determine and
lessen a student’s weaknesses, while at the same time contributing to the student’s sense of
well-being and accomplishment as they advance through the various levels and gain the
confidence and English ability they seek.
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Program Learning Goals:
Students who complete the ESL Program’s courses, will be able to:
• Successfully compete at the collegiate level with peers and native speakers;
• Speak with minimal accent and preparation to a topic which they have researched or
about which they are familiar;
• Respond in oral and/or written fashion to an integrated activity designed to compare
a reading passage and a lecture ;
• Write an academically competitive research and/or opinion paper, exercising proper
citation technique and using a variety of primary and/or secondary sources;
• Comprehend and articulate the topic, main ideas, and supporting details contained
with a reading passage or spoken lecture;
• Utilize the English abilities to successfully perform and/or obtain promotion in the
workplace.
• Students will be placed in a level-appropriate class (see below) following a written
placement test, a brief interview and such other considerations as the Director of ESL may
from time to time determine.
Required Courses
ESL 101: ESL for Beginner Zero Credits
ESL 201: ESL for Intermediate Learners Zero Credits
ESL 301: ESL for Advanced Beginners Zero Credits
ESL 401: ESL for High Intermediate Learners Zero Credits
ESL 501: ESL for Low Intermediate Learners Zero Credits
ESL 601: ESL for Advanced Learners Zero Credits
CPE 101: College Preparatory English Zero Credits
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: All courses are offered in hybrid mode or online unless otherwise noted. All new students are
required to complete the online orientation before being granted access to their courses.
The alpha portion of a course code represents the academic discipline/department as indicated below.
Courses beginning with a “1” or “2” indicate freshman and sophomore level courses. Courses beginning
with a “3” or “4” indicate junior and senior level courses. Courses beginning with “0” indicate
transitional courses that do not earn college credit. Graduate-level courses begin with “5” or “6”.
ACCT Accounting MCAP Computer Applications

BUS Business MGMT Management
CBSC Cyber Security MICS Computer Systems
COMP Computer Science MITM Information Technology Management
ECON Economics MLS Legal Studies
ENGL English MPM Project Management
FIN Finance MPP Public Policy
GIS Geospatial Intelligence MRKT Marketing
GNED General Education
HLTH Health Systems PSYC Psychology
HOSP Hospitality REST Restaurant Management
HOTO Hospitality and Tourism SCIE Science
MATH Mathematics TOUR Tourism
MED Medical Assistant
Undergraduate Courses
cash flows statement, and a study of financial
ACCT101 – Principles of Financial Accounting I statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 101
3 Credits
This course introduces accounting principles
and its application to various services and ACCT203 – Federal Taxes
merchandising businesses. It covers double- 3 Credits
entry accounting using the accrual basis, the This course introduces the concepts of federal
accounting cycle, income determination, and tax laws and treasury regulations and its
financial reporting with balance sheets and application to the income of individuals.
income statements. Practice is given in the preparation of federal
tax returns, supplemental forms, and schedules
ACCT110 – Principles of Financial Accounting II required to be filed by individuals. Concepts
3 Credits covered include income realization, property
This course continues the study of accounting and depreciation, tax deductions and credits,
principles with an emphasis on its application and capital gains and losses. Prerequisite: ACCT
to corporations. It includes an examination of 110
the major components of a balance sheet, the
ACCT214 – Accounting Information Systems
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3 Credits This course applies the concepts, theories, and
This course introduces the topic of systems principles of intermediate accounting principles
analysis and the application of information to a work-related situation.
systems concepts to the accounting process ACCT301 – Intermediate Accounting II
and accounting models. The course emphasizes 3 Credits
accounting data flows, the tools of designing This course is a continuation of ACCT 290.
accounting information systems, the use of Topics include the financial accounting and
computer technology in processing accounting reporting of cash, receivables, inventory,
transactions, and knowledge of internal control property, plant and equipment, intangible
structures in effective accounting information assets, investments, current liabilities and
systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 110 contingencies. The course incorporates the
pronouncements of the Financial Accounting
ACCT220 – Payroll Accounting Standards
3 Credits Board (FASB), the International Accounting
This course presents concepts and principles Standards Board (IASB) and the American
of payroll accounting and payroll law. Payroll Institute of Certified Public Accountants
accounting topics include computing payroll (AICPA). Prerequisite: ACCT 290
and related taxes such as federal and state
income taxes, social security, self- ACCT307 – Cost Accounting
employment, as well as record keeping and 3 Credits
completing government forms such as Form This course presents accounting procedures
941. Payroll law topics include the Fair Labor relating to the job costing system, cost-volume-
Standards Act, FUTA, SUTA, FICA, and SECA. profit analysis, activity-based costing, the
Prerequisite: ACCT 110 master budget, flexible budgets, responsibility
accounting, variance analysis, inventory costing,
ACCT290 – Intermediate Accounting I and capacity analysis. Traditional job and
3 Credits process-costing procedures are studied, along
This course presents financial accounting theory with the analysis of cost behavior, standard
within the framework of generally accepted costing, budgeting, and costs that are relevant
accounting principles (GAAP). It concentrates for making decisions. Prerequisite: FIN 230
on the conceptual framework underlying
financial accounting and the preparation of ACCT330 – Assurance and Audit Services
basic financial statements and disclosures: 3 Credits
balance sheet, income statement, This course examines assurance and auditing
comprehensive Income, and the statement of services conducted in accordance with the
cash flows. It includes income measurement American Institute of Certified Public
and profitability analysis as well as the time Accountants (AICPA) pronouncements and U.S.
value of money concepts. The course generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
incorporates the pronouncements of the It covers the theory of auditing, including the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), educational and ethical qualifications for
the International Accounting Standards Board auditors, the role of the auditor in the U.S.
(IASB) and the American Institute of Certified economy, and the legal liability of auditors.
Public Accountants (AICPA). Prerequisite: ACCT Emphasis is on the planning and design of an
110 audit program, gathering and summarizing
evidence, evaluating internal controls and
ACCT295 – Theoretical Application Project in reporting under GAAS. Prerequisite: ACCT 320
Intermediate Accounting I
3 Credits Available as hybrid only
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and S corporations. Topics include the
preparation of tax returns associated with
ACCT310 – Theoretical Application Project in corporate reorganizations, personal-holding
Cost Accounting companies, net operating losses, and tax
3 Credits Available as hybrid only concepts related to gifts, trusts and estates. It
This course applies concepts, theories, and also examines the administrative powers of the
principles of cost accounting to work-related IRS. Prerequisite: ACCT 203
situations.
ACCT403 – Theoretical Application Project in
ACCT313 – Theoretical Application Project in Corporate Taxation
Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
3 Credits Available as hybrid only This course applies the concepts, theories and
This course applies the concepts, theories, and principles of corporation taxation to work-
principles of Intermediate Accounting II to a related situations.
work-related situation.
ACCT408 – Forensic Accounting
ACCT314 – Theoretical Application Project in 3 Credits
Assurance and Audit Services This course provides a framework for an
3 Credits Available as hybrid only understanding of forensic accounting and fraud
This course applies concepts, theories, and investigations. Topics include the accounting
principles of auditing procedures to work- and legal concepts along with the procedures
related situations. that are necessary to accomplish fraud
detection, fraud investigation, and fraud
ACCT320 – Intermediate Accounting III prevention duties. Students learn how to
3 Credits analyze allegations of fraud and how to utilize
This course is a continuation of ACCT 301. accounting and investigative skills during a
Topics include the financial accounting and fraud investigation. Expert witness testimony is
reporting for bonds and long-term notes discussed, together with a review of the
payable, revenue recognition, income taxes, methods for communicating findings.
leases, pensions and other postretirement Prerequisite: ACCT 330
benefits, and shareholders’ equity. It also
includes the accounting for share-based ACCT409 – Theoretical Application Project in
compensation and earnings per share and Forensic Accounting
addresses the reporting requirements for 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
accounting changes and errors. The course This course applies the concepts, theories, and
incorporates the pronouncements of the principles of processes related to forensic
Financial Accounting Standards Board accounting to work-related situations.
(FASB), the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB) and the American Institute of ACCT450 – Advanced Financial Reporting
Certified 3 Credits
Public Accountants (AICPA). Prerequisite: ACCT This course presents advanced accounting
301 theory applied to specialized topics. The
emphasis is on business combinations,
ACCT402 – Corporate Taxation consolidated financial statements, partnerships,
3 Credits and foreign currency transactions and
This course introduces the study of federal tax translations. Prerequisite: ACCT 320
laws pertaining to partnerships, corporations,
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BUS202 – Critical Thinking and Decision
ACCT480 – Capstone Project in Accounting Making
3 Credits Available as hybrid only 3 Credits
The Capstone Project in Accounting requires This course focuses on analysis, synthesis,
students to define research, design, implement, prescription, and application of critical thinking
and evaluate a project of their own choosing and decision making within the organization.
relevant to the needs of a work situation. The Students learn how managers deal clearly,
project, which may identify and analyze an rationally, and creatively within a diverse and
accounting need or issue, offer a proposal for dynamic workplace. This course equips
solving an accounting problem, or develop an students with skills in critical thinking and
accounting plan for a business, requires the decision making that allow them to identify and
integration of five course areas in a student’s solve organizational problems, as well as
program of Accounting. Orientation for the provide strategic direction.
Capstone begins after a student has completed
the appropriate hours required by the BUS225 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
discipline. A faculty advisor works closely with 3 Credits
students in developing their plan for a Capstone This course introduces the challenges of
Project. Research and analysis are required. entrepreneurship including the start-up and
Students deliver both oral and written operations of a small business. This course is
presentation of the project. designed to help potential and current small
business owners understand the basics of
BUS110 – Foundations of Business business. Course topics include types of small
3 Credits business ownership (including franchising and
This course introduces the basic concepts of home-based business), financing alternatives,
business by exploring a broad spectrum of and issues of small business (including
business activities. It focuses on multiple personnel, marketing, site location, and
environments that effective business managers managerial decision-making and also cover
must understand and for which they must management skills for social entrepreneurial
develop business communication skills. Topics organizations, scaling of social impact, and
include business in a global environment, social performance measurement. Special
starting and growing a business, marketing, emphasis is be placed on microfinance, a classic
ethics, managing technology and managing example of social entrepreneurship.
financial resources.
BUS230 – Business Ethics and the Legal
BUS120 – Business Law Environment
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course provides students with detailed This course introduces the legal environment of
knowledge of the laws relating to contracts, business which involves an overview of
commerce, property, business crimes, torts, fundamental legal concepts and principles that
and employment. It develops an awareness of affect business in a variety of functional and
business situations requiring legal counsel and regulatory contexts. Primary topics include the
a familiarization with the overall structure of interplay among business, ethics, and law to
the American legal system. ethical decision making in business. Students
evaluate (through readings, discussions and
presentation of case studies) the increasingly
complex interrelationships among the business,
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legal, society and social responsibilities of both exporting. Descriptions of the essentials as well
U.S. and multinational organizations and how as the parameters of exporting are given. The
the legal system is used to redress failures of course applies to an entrepreneurial export
the market economy. situation, to businesses expanding through
foreign sales, and to companies trying to
BUS270 – International Business Law improve the operations of an existing export
3 Credits department. An emphasis on finance acquaints
This course introduces students to the students with frequent financial problems in
principles of public and private international foreign exchange.
law. It addresses the legal problems of doing
business in developed, developing and non- BUS311 – Theoretical Application Project in
market countries, together with the economic Export Procedures and Practices
and political issues that commonly arise. 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
This course applies the concepts, theories and
BUS272 – Theoretical Application Project in principles of importing and exporting to work
International Business Law related situations.
This course applies concepts, theories, and BUS320 Advanced Business Law for Accounting
principles of international business law to work- 3 Credits
related situations. Principles of the law of agency, partnerships,
corporations, wills, trusts, accounting law and
BUS290 – Strategies for International Business liability bankruptcy, and real property are
Ventures discussed and analyzed through the use of the
3 Credits Model Corporation Act, the Illinois Business
This course discusses topics in International Corporation Act, cases and problems. Emphasis
Business Ventures, with special emphasis on is placed on the Uniform Commercial Code,
the process to prepare to start a new including negotiable instruments, holder in due
international business, develop a specific course, credit and secured transactions
business idea, and then examine the political
risk, market opportunity, and how to use BUS321 – Theoretical Application Project in
market research options, entry modes, Advanced Business Law for Accounting
resource allocation, and overall strategy for 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
new ventures. In addition, students are also This course applies the concepts, theories, and
introduced students to topics that relate to principles of processes related to advanced
major problems that confront managers who business law for accounting to work-related
operate across international boundaries from a situations.
base in a single country or who maintain
affiliates and subsidiaries in several national BUS480 – Capstone Project in International
jurisdictions. This course applies the concepts, Business
theories and principles of international business 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
law to work-related situations. The Capstone Project in International Business
requires students to define research, design,
BUS310 – Export/Import Marketing implement, and evaluate a project of their own
3 Credits choosing relevant to the needs of a work
This course provides students with the basic situation. The project, which may identify and
body of knowledge and mechanics needed to analyze a need or issue, offer a proposal for
successfully undertake and explore avenues of solving an international business problem, or
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develop a plan for an international business,
requires the integration of five course areas in a CBSC245 – Cyber Law
student’s program of International Business. 3 credits
Orientation for the Capstone begins after a This course confronts the student with the
student has completed the appropriate hours changes and adaptations of U. S. law resulting
required by the discipline. A faculty advisor from the ascendancy of computers and the
works closely with students in developing their Internet. Fundamental common law and
plan for a Capstone Project. Research and statutory assumptions about the nature of
analysis are required. Students deliver both oral person, place, thing and action are called into
and written presentation of the project. question by transactions conducted by the
transfer of data between computer memories,
CBSC225 – Security and Loss Prevention unprecedented wealth concentrated in the
3 credits development and distribution of software,
Beginning by introducing students to basic loss widespread access to large quantities of data
prevention concepts, this course then presents with minimal quality control, and the blurring
methods of implementing a complete security of geographical boundaries. Students examine
program. Topics covered include screening how contract formation, defamation, obscenity,
employees, recognizing and handling internal copyright, trademark, privacy and other legal
and external threats, buying physical security issues have been changed by technology and
systems, understanding the relationship the online world. Prerequisite: COMP 110
between risk management and insurance, and
identifying loss prevention means in retail and CBSC265 – Network Security Management
industry. 3 credits
This course offers a comprehensive guide for
CBSC230 – Computer Forensics anyone wishing to take the CompTIA Security+
3 credits SY0-301 Certification Exam. It provides an
This course provides an introduction to the introduction to the fundamentals of network
computer forensics field of study. It is designed security, including compliance and operational
to familiarize students with terminology, security; threats and vulnerabilities;
techniques and technology of computer application, data, and host security; access
forensics, including computer crime fraud, control and identity management; and
terrorism, hacking and other computer-related cryptography. The course covers new topics in
crimes. Other topics include tracking offenders, network security as well, including
hiding data, encryption and computer psychological approaches to social engineering
investigation. Prerequisite: COMP 110 attacks, Web application attacks, penetration
testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing
CBSC235 – Foundations of Cyber Security security, and application programming
This course provides a comprehensive development security. Students will also
introduction to the protection of business engage in activities that link to the Information
information and the systems that support Security Community Site. Prerequisites: COMP
business processes. The objective is to identify 140
common threats and attacks employed against
web-accessible applications, analyze the role of CBSC301 – Introduction to Digital Forensics
security models and architectures, explain the 3 credits
role of cryptography, and analyze issues related In this course, students evaluate the methods
to security management and network security. and impacts of white-collar crime and the
response of the criminal justice system. The
student shall assess fraud, institutional
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corruption, corporate crime, public corruption,
medical crime, and the associated investigative CBSC405 – Security Policies and Procedures
processes. Prerequisite: CBSC 235 3 credits
In order to secure any computer resource,
CBSC305 – Introduction to Cybercrime and policies are required. This course covers
Homeland Security computer security policies and procedures,
3 credits including asset classification and control,
In this course, students evaluate the impact of communications and operations management,
digital threats to the security of the homeland access control, and system development and
and as tools of terrorism. Students analyze the maintenance. Prerequisite: CBSC 235
evolving character of cyber-victimization and
how information technology can be targeted CBSC415 – Network Defense and
and compromised. Prerequisite: CBSC 235 Countermeasures
3 credits
CBSC310 – Computer Security In this course, students learn about common
3 credits network defense tactics and countermeasures
In this course, students evaluate the methods to network attacks. Topics include network
and impacts of white-collar crime and the intrusion detection systems, operating system
response of the criminal justice system. The hardening, viruses, Trojans, spyware, and
student shall assess fraud, institutional computer-based espionage. Prerequisites:
corruption, corporate crime, public corruption, COMP 140
medical crime, and the associated investigative
processes. Prerequisite: CBSC 235 CBSC425 – Evaluating Emerging Technologies
This course presents a survey of emerging and
CBSC320 – Information Security leading technologies in the cyber security field.
3 credits The aim is to research, evaluate, and
Security management is essential to securing recommend emerging technologies and
information systems. This course covers the determine secure implementation strategies
major concepts in security management, such for best-fit business solutions. Topics include
as security architecture and models, business evolutionary technology development and
continuity planning, investigations, ethics, adoption in organizations. Prerequisite: CBSC
application development security, and 235
planning. Prerequisite: CBSC 235
CBSC435 – Firewalls for Security
CBSC325 – Computer Forensic Tools 3 Credits
3 credits This course focuses on the security issues
In this course, students explore computer related to firewalls as well as general overall
forensics tools used to stabilize, collect, secure, network protection. In addition, the course
and analyze data from computer hardware, includes the study of intrusion detection and
operating systems, software, and networks, in virtual private networks (VPNs). Prerequisites:
the context of cybercrime and the criminal COMP 140
justice system. Students are introduced to a
wide variety of tools that may include Encase, CBSC496 – Theoretical Application Project in
FTK, PTK Forensics, The Sleuth Kit, The Network Security Design
Coroner's Toolkit, COFEE / DECAF, and selective 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
file dumper. Prerequisite: CBSC 235
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This course applies the concepts, theories, and with the services provided by operating system
principles of Network Security Design to work- software; with the acquisition, processing,
related situations. storage, and output of data; and with the
CBSC 497 – Network Security Design (Capstone interaction between computers.
Project)
This course is the final course in the BS in Cyber COMP200 – Introduction to Spreadsheets
Security and Policy degree program and 3 Credits
includes a capstone project integrating the This course introduces basic spreadsheet design
program learning goals. The course covers such and development. Topics include writing
essential practices as developing a security formulas, using functions, enhancing
policy, risk management and then spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing.
implementing that policy. The goal is to Upon completion, students should be able to
integrate cyber security best practices design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.
throughout an organization. Emerging issues in The course helps to prepare students for the
cyber security are also considered. Microsoft Office Specialist Exam 77-420
Prerequisites: COMP 140 Microsoft Excel 2013. Prerequisite COMP 110
COMP110 – Computer and Office Applications COMP210 – Business Presentation Graphics

3 Credits 3 Credits
This course provides a fundamental combined This course is for students who want to learn
approach to computer concepts and Microsoft the comprehensive functions of Microsoft
Office 2013. No experience with a computer is PowerPoint, a powerful presentation program
assumed, and no mathematics beyond the high which is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. It
school freshman level is required. prepares students for the Microsoft Office
Specialist Power Point certification, Exam 77-
COMP140 – Introduction to Data 422, but is also useful for students who want a
Communication and Networking deeper understanding of the graphics program.
3 Credits Prerequisite: COMP 110
This course introduces data communication and
networking and prepares students for the COMP226 – Introduction to Database
Network Plus certification exam. Topics include 3 Credits
telecommunication standards, protocols, This course introduces Microsoft Access 2013.
equipment, network topologies, Topics include creating, querying, and
communication software, LANs, WANs, the maintaining a database; creating database
Internet, and network operating systems. Upon tables, relationships, reports, forms, and
completion, students should be able to queries using OLE fields,
demonstrate understanding of the hyperlinks, and sub-forms. The course prepares
fundamentals of telecommunication and students for the Microsoft Office Specialist
networking. Prerequisite: COMP 110 Access Exam, 77-424. Prerequisite: COMP 110
COMP150 – Information Systems Essentials COMP220 - Data Structures and Algorithms

3 Credits 3 Credits
The course introduces the architecture of Part one of implementation and application of
computer systems. Computer architecture is the essential data structures used in computer
about the structure and operation of digital science. Analysis of basic sorting and searching
computers. Computer architecture is concerned algorithms and their relationship to these data
with the operational methods of the hardware; structures. Particular emphasis is given to the
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use of object-oriented design and data 3 Credits
abstraction in the creation and application of This course provides students with a basic
data structures. Prereq: COMP 165. knowledge of computer systems architecture.
An understanding of the system board,
COMP225 - Data Structures and Algorithms II operating systems, disk drives, monitors, and
3 Credits modems is included. Students develop the skills
Part two of implementation and application of to perform routine troubleshooting and
the essential data structures used in computer maintenance tasks. Successful completion of
science. Analysis of basic sorting and searching this course assists students in preparing for
algorithms and their relationship to these data COMPTIA A+ Certification. Prerequisite COMP
structures. Particular emphasis is given to the 110
use of object-oriented design and data
abstraction in the creation and application of COMP305 - Computer Org and Architecture I
data structures. Prereq: COMP 220. 3 Credits
Part one of introduction to the internal
architecture of computer systems - including
COMP235 – Introduction to Programming and micro, mini-, and mainframe computer
Logic architectures. Focuses on the relationship
3 Credits between a computer’s hardware, its native
This course introduces computer programming instruction set, and the implementation of
and problem solving in a programming high-level languages on that machine. Uses a
environment, including an introduction to set of assembly language programming
operating systems, a text editor, and a language exercises to explore and analyze
translator. Topics include language syntax, data microcomputer architecture. Prereq:
types, program organization, and algorithm COMP165.
design and logic control structures. Upon
completion, students are able to manage files COMP306 - Computer Org and Architecture II
with operating systems commands, use top- 3 Credits
down algorithm designs, and implement Part two of introduction to the internal
algorithmic solutions in a programming architecture of computer systems - including
language. Prerequisite COMP 110 micro, mini-, and mainframe computer
architectures. Focuses on the relationship
COMP236 – Survey of Operating Systems between a computer’s hardware, its native
3 Credits instruction set, and the implementation of
This course covers operating system concepts high-level languages on that machine. Uses a
that are necessary for maintaining and using set of assembly language programming
computer systems. Students develop a exercises to explore and analyze
fundamental understanding of the concepts microcomputer architecture. Prereq:
and terminology of: Operating System COMP305.
Configurations, Installing and Upgrading Client
Systems, Managing Applications, Managing
Files and Folders, Managing Devices, and COMP310 – Windows Operating Systems
Operating System Maintenance (MS EXAM 98- 3 Credits
349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals) This course covers Windows operating systems
Prerequisite: COMP 110 in a Microsoft Server environment and is a
prerequisite in preparation for MICS470,
COMP251 – Computer Systems Technology MICS472, and MICS476. Installation and
upgrade of Windows operating systems is
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covered. Configuration and maintenance of the levels of protection and response to
Windows operating systems settings, security, security incidents, and designing a consistent,
connectivity and applications is discussed. The reasonable information security system, with
course also covers mobile computing in a appropriate intrusion detection and reporting
Windows environment. This course also helps features.
prepare a student for the Windows 8 –
Configuration test and Supporting test (Exams
70-687 and 70-688). COMP318 – Theoretical Application Project in
Security Administration II
COMP315 – Security Administration I 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
3 Credits The course applies practical application to the
In this course, through lectures, discussions, management of Information Security and is
scenarios, demonstrations, lesson review designed to focus on the management aspects
questions, textbook exercises, and classroom of information security processes and activities.
labs, students gain the skills and knowledge
necessary to pass the enterprise security, risk COMP401 - Database Organization I
management, part of the CompTIA Advanced 3 Credits
Security Practitioner exam. The exam covers Overview of database architectures, including
the knowledge that is necessary for an the Relational, Hierarchical, Network, and
individual to be able to conceptualize, design, Object Models. Database interfaces, including
and engineer secure solutions across complex the SQL query language. Database design using
enterprise environments and has a technical, the Entity-Relationship Model. Issues such as
hands-on focus at the enterprise level. security, integrity, and query optimization.
Prerequisite: COMP 110 Prereq: COMP155.
COMP316 – Security Administration II COMP410 - Introduction to Wireless Networks

3 Credits and Performance
In this course, through lectures, discussions, 3 Credits
scenarios, demonstrations, lesson review This course covers networking topics with
questions, textbook exercises, and classroom specific focus on mobile and wireless scenarios
labs, students gain the skills and knowledge and applications. The main objective of this
necessary to pass the research and analysis, course is to provide understanding of a wide
and integration of computing part of the range of current and next-generation wireless
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner exam. networking protocols and technologies. The
The exam covers the knowledge that is course focuses on the most widely used mobile
necessary for an individual to be able to and wireless network standards including
conceptualize, design, and engineer secure cellular (LTE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. During the
solutions across complex enterprise course, students will understand the specific
environments and has a technical, hands-on mechanisms of different network architectures
focus at the enterprise level. Prerequisite: and develop tools to analyze their
COMP 315 performance. Finally, since wireless and
mobile networking is a dynamic and changing
COMP317 – Theoretical Application Project in field, the course will provide an introduction to
Security Administration I upcoming technologies for the mobile and
3 Credits Available as hybrid only wireless scenarios, including 5G cellular, Fog
This course applies to the key issues associated Networks, and the Internet of Things. Prereq:
with protecting information assets, determining COMP140.
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COMP415 - Operating Systems I 3 Credits
3 Credits Students will learn a variety of software
Introduction to operating system concepts— engineering techniques and design patterns to
including system organization for assist in the rapid development and
uniprocessors and multiprocessors, scheduling prototyping of applications, leveraging
algorithms, process management, deadlocks, frameworks and APIs provided by current
paging and segmentation, files and protection, mobile development platforms (such as
and process coordination and communication. Android and iOS). Application lifecycles, data
Prereq: COMP155. management and persistence mechanisms,
and user interface design, among other topics,
will be covered. Industry speakers will be
COMP420 - Distributed Systems I invited to speak about best practices. Students
3 Credits (individually or in teams) will take ideas from
Part one of Distributed systems have become concept to final implementation and will
central to many aspects of how computers are present their work at the end of the semester.
used, from web applications to e-commerce to When appropriate, students may take the
content distribution. This senior-level course additional step of deploying their work on the
will cover abstractions and implementation appropriate application marketplace(s).
techniques for the construction of distributed Prereq:COMP140,
systems, including client server computing, the COMP225,COMP165,COMP306.
web, cloud computing, peer-to-peer systems,
and distributed storage systems. Topics will COMP460 - Game Engine Programming I
include remote procedure call, consistency of 3 Credits
distributed state, fault tolerance, and security. This course is an introduction to current and
We will also cover several case studies of future technologies for electronic game design
distributed systems. A substantial and scripting. Topics include graphics, game
programming project is involved. Prereq: scripting, motion control, narrative in games,
COMP410, COMP306, COMP225. game interfaces.
COMP421 - Distributed Systems II COMP465 - Game Engine Programming II

3 Credits 3 Credits
Part two of Distributed systems have become This course is an introduction to current and
central to many aspects of how computers are future technologies for electronic game design
used, from web applications to e-commerce to and scripting. Topics include game engines,
content distribution. This senior-level course game programming patterns.
will cover abstractions and implementation
techniques for the construction of distributed COMP470 - Database Organization II
systems, including client server computing, the 3 Credits
web, cloud computing, peer-to-peer systems, Databases management systems are a crucial
and distributed storage systems. Topics will part of most large-scale industry and open-
include remote procedure call, consistency of source systems. This course provides
distributed state, fault tolerance, and security. comprehensive coverage of issues associated
We will also cover several case studies of with database system development and an in-
distributed systems. A substantial depth examination of structures and
programming project is involved. Prereq: techniques used in contemporary database
COMP410, COMP306, COMP225, COMP420. management systems (DBMSs). Students will
learn about the inner workings of these
COMP455 - Mobile Applications Development exciting systems: Which algorithms are used?
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What are typical architectures used to build a This course shows how to build dynamic, best-
system as complex as a DBMS? What are of-breed visualizations using JavaScript—the
implementation strategies? These questions most popular language for web programming.
and more will be answered during the course.
The course is highly applied, emphasizing COMP495 - Advanced Database Management
practical skills and habits through a series of 3 Credits
programming assignments during which This course provides a detailed insight into
students will develop their own tiny DBMS like implementation aspects of relational systems
engine. We will cover the most important and tests the candidates’ knowledge of the
aspects/components of a DBMS: storage and current enhancements to relational database
buffer management, indexing, query systems, object oriented database and XML
optimization, query execution, and database systems.
concurrency control and recovery.
DACS400 - Introduction to Big Data Processing
COMP475 - Data Modeling and Applications 3 Credits
3 Credits This course explains the terminology and the
This course teaches business managers and core concepts behind big data problems,
their staff ("business experts") as well as applications, and systems. It provides an
analysts, data administrators and data base introduction to one of the most common
administrators ("IT experts") how to work frameworks, Hadoop, that has made big data
together in a design partnership to develop a analysis easier and more accessible.
data model for their organization.
DACS410 - Machine Learning
COMP480 - Introduction to Data Warehousing 3 Credits
I This course introduces students to machine
3 Credits learning techniques and builds upon the
This course provides concepts, principles, and background and skills learned in the previous
tools for designing, implementing, and using data science and statistics courses. The course
Data Warehouses. More specifically, we topics include advanced methods and
introduce database constructs such as algorithms for supervised and unsupervised
Operational Data Store (ODS), Data learning, and ensemble methods. Through
Warehouse, and Data Mart, as well as their research paper discussion and hands-on
components. assignments, the course will also cover recent
applications of machine learning, such as
COMP485 - Introduction to Data Warehousing autonomous navigation, biomedical
II informatics, biometrics, and text and web
3 Credits mining.
This course provides concepts, principles, and
tools for designing, implementing, and using DACS430 - Python Programming I
Data Warehouses. More specifically, we 3 Credits
introduce database constructs such as This course builds the skills necessary to use
Operational Data Store (ODS), Data Python to develop larger programs and
Warehouse, and Data Mart, as well as their libraries. Students will learn to design,
components. implement and debug Python functions and
programs, including stochastic and object-
COMP490 - Data Visualization oriented techniques. The course will cover
3 Credits Python data structures, and Python facilities
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for working with files, strings, regular writing process. The course emphasizes the
expressions. establishment of techniques and skills for
planning, composing, revising and editing
DACS435 - Python Programming II essays. Included in this process are selecting
3 Credits and narrowing topics, understanding audience
The course includes an introduction to the and purpose, devising a plan of development,
graphical user interfaces, web search, spaces identifying and citing appropriate supporting
and object-oriented programming. Prereq: DSC details and evidence using APA format, proper
430. grammar and mechanics usage and consistence
in format and style. This course engages
students in the interconnections between
ECON201 – Principles of Economics critical thinking, discussion and expository
3 Credits writing as a means of both written and verbal
This course introduces both microeconomic and communication. Specifically, students learn to
macroeconomics. Topics include economic write extended expository essays using a
theories, methods, and principles with an variety of approaches which increase in
emphasis on the development of critical complexity throughout the course. There are
thinking skills and the analysis of controversial five expository essays and a research paper
issues in the field. Macroeconomic topics written in the course.
include national income and product; saving,
consumption and investment; income ENGL102 – English Composition II
determination; money supply and deposit 3 Credits
creation; monetary and income analysis and English Composition II is the second course in a
alternative economic theories. Microeconomic sequence of two that facilitate a better
topics include supply and demand; utility; cost understanding of writing as a tool of argument,
analysis; long-run supply; profit maximization; critique and research. The course focuses on
competition; production theory; pricing of the critical analysis of selected readings and
factor inputs; interest; international trade and topics coupled with the application of the
current economic problems. research process as a means of written
communication. In addition to gathering,
ENGL009 – Transitional English absorbing and analyzing information, the
0 Credits course emphasizes composing, documenting
This course provides students with strategies (APA format), revising and editing a final
and skills for having a successful learning research paper. There are five expository essays
experience. Students learn to read and and a research paper written in the course.
comprehend increasingly difficult texts in a Prerequisite ENGL101 or equivalent
variety of genres, think more deeply and
critically about issues and ideas presented in ENGL395 – Research and Report Writing
these text and respond to them in writing with 3 Credits
increasing fluency, confidence and clarity. Research and Report Writing enhances and
(ENGL009 does not meet the general education further develops the research skills acquired in
English requirement.) English Composition II. The course primarily
emphasizes gathering and evaluating
ENGL101 – English Composition I information. Furthermore, it includes research,
3 Credits report development, report writing and oral
English Composition I develops and enhances report presentation. It incorporates research
students’ application and understanding of the skills into report writing required for upper
division academic courses, as well as for
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professional business and technology
endeavors. Prerequisite ENGL102
Part one of Introduction to methodologies for
ENGR101 - Introduction to Engineering object-oriented design and programming.
3 Credits Examines the object model and how it is
Introduces students to the profession, realized in various object-oriented languages.
including the disciplines of chemical, civil, Focuses on methods for developing and
computer, electrical, environmental, and implementing object-oriented systems. Prereq:
mechanical engineering. Prepares students for COMP225.
success through the integration of the
following important skills: technical problem ENGR311 - Object-Oriented Design and
solving and engineering design, ethical Development II
decision-making, teamwork, and 3 Credits
communicating to diverse audiences. Part two of Introduction to methodologies for
object-oriented design and programming.
ENGR240 - Software Engineering I Examines the object model and how it is
3 Credits realized in various object-oriented languages.
Part one of Study of the principles and Focuses on methods for developing and
practices of software engineering. Topics implementing object-oriented systems. Prereq:
include software quality concepts, process ENGR310.
models, software requirements analysis,
design methodologies, software testing, and ENGR401 - Special topics in JAVA I
software maintenance. Hands-on experience 3 Credits
building a software system using the Agile life Each programming languages gives to its users
cycle model. Students working in teams a specific set of functions and probabilities that
develop all life cycle deliverables: will be unique to that programming language,
requirements document, specification and however some things in programming are
design documents, system code, test plan, and inevitably intertwined, and design patterns are
user manuals. one of them. A design pattern is a solution to a
problem that may reappear throughout the
ENGR241 - Software Engineering II process of designing software. Design patterns
3 Credits is one of the most talk-about topics in
Part two of Study of the principles and programming, mostly because design patterns
practices of software engineering. Topics specifically help us to take someone else’s
include software quality concepts, process code, and work on top of it with solid code
models, software requirements analysis, quality in mind. The same way, design patterns
design methodologies, software testing, and help to better understand how a solution to a
software maintenance. Hands-on experience certain problem is implemented, which is far
building a software system using the Agile life more simple than having to explain every
cycle model. Students working in teams detail of our code.
develop all life cycle deliverables:
requirements document, specification and ENGR402 - Special topics in JAVA II
design documents, system code, test plan, and 3 Credits
user manuals. Prereq: COMP 240, 220. This course continues ENGR 402. A design
pattern is a solution to a problem that may
ENGR310 - Object-Oriented Design and reappear throughout the process of designing
Development I software. Design patterns is one of the most
3 Credits talk-about topics in programming, mostly
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because design patterns specifically help us to FIN230 – Fundamentals of Finance
take someone else’s code, and work on top of 3 Credits
it with solid code quality in mind. The same This course explores the central concepts of
way, design patterns help to better understand finance. Topics include strategic consideration,
how a solution to a certain problem is economic analysis, provision and acquisition of
implemented, which is far more simple than funds, financial tools and theories, leveraged
having to explain every detail of our code. transactions, hybrid securities, mergers and
acquisitions. Prerequisites: ACCT 110 and MATH
ENGR403 - Software Testing 110
3 Credits
Testing even a simple system can quickly turn FIN310 – Investment Analysis and Portfolio
into a potentially infinite task. Faced with tight Management
costs and schedules, testers need to have a 3 Credits
toolkit of practical techniques combined with This course introduces the various
hands-on experience and the right strategies in developments in investment theory and the
order to complete a successful project. This principles of valuation. Students learn how to
course will teach the proven methods and examine fixed-income securities, equity
concepts that test professionals must know. securities, and derivative securities. Theories,
principles, and techniques of portfolio
ENGR404 - Agile Software Development management are covered. The topics include
3 Credits the portfolio investment process, asset
This course focuses on the software allocation, portfolio construction, and portfolio
development process by using various Agile performance evaluation. In addition, a global
practices . Student s will study various Agile perspective is emphasized as well as duration
concepts such as Scrum, Extreme analysis and immunization, Interest rate
Programming, Lean, and Kanban. With several derivative securities and their application in
hands-on exercises, students will learn how to asset-liability management. Prerequisite: FIN
properly apply the Agile framework into their 230
software development process.
FIN320 – Asset Management
ENGR405 - Applied Network and Security 3 Credits
3 Credits This course applies financial theory to the issues
This course provides a practical overview of and problems of asset management. The focus
network security and related topics. General is on understanding the roles of asset owners,
threat classifications are discussed as they which may include individuals, collective
relate to the CIA triad: eavesdropping owners, charitable endowments, corporations,
(confidentiality), man-in-the-middle (integrity), and nations. It covers the properties of asset
and denial-of-service (availability). Real-world returns and the nature of various investment
attack incidents and implementations are used strategies to assess how asset management can
to tie concept to reality. Defensive meet the specific investment goals of asset
technologies and techniques, including owners. In addition, the course focuses on the
authentication/authorization, access control, delegated nature of investments which is
segmentation, log/traffic monitoring, important in the understanding of principal-
reputation-based security, and secure protocol agent issues and market frictions associated
(SSH, TLS, DNSSEC) usage are discussed and with each type of asset class. Prerequisite: FIN
demonstrated. Prereq: COMP 410. 230
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FIN330 – Corporate Finance
3 Credits FIN351 – Theoretical Application Project in
The objective of this course is to study the International Banking and Finance
major decision-making areas of managerial 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
finance. The focus is on financial theory, This course applies the concepts, theories, and
concepts, and tools for analyzing financial principles of International Banking and Finance
decisions based on fundamental principles of to workrelated situations.
modern financial theory. The topics covered
include discounted cash flow techniques; FIN400 – Derivatives and Risk Management
corporate capital budgeting and valuation; 3 Credits
investment decisions under uncertainty; capital A broad range of derivative products is
asset pricing; and market efficiency. Corporate examined with a primary focus on how to use
financial policy, including capital structure, cost these for the management of financial risks.
of capital, dividend policy, and related issues Standard models of pricing forward, futures
are analyzed. In this context, the course is and plain vanilla options on stocks, futures and
designed to provide students with analytical interest rate instruments are introduced. The
tools that allow them to determine the course also explores the limitations and
"intrinsic value" of a corporation and to assess extensions of the Black-Scholes model with the
the effectiveness of corporate management in aim of valuating options on dividend paying
maximizing that value. Prerequisite: FIN 230 assets and exotic options such as digital
options, barrier options, average rate options
FIN340 – Financial Reporting and Analysis and options on multiple assets, among others.
3 Credits Prerequisite: FIN 330
This course focuses on the analysis of
managers' financial reporting and disclosure GNED112 – Student Success Strategies
strategies, and the effects of such strategies on 3 Credits
firms' equity values and contracts. Students This course assists students in a successful
also examine various institutional settings and transition to University of the Potomac by
economic contexts in which managers make exposing them to the University’s policies,
financial reporting and disclosure choices, procedures and processes for moving efficiently
paying close attention to the quality and and successfully through to graduation. It
credibility of the information disclosed. The provides academic assessment in discovering
course helps students to develop hands-on and using one’s preferred cognitive learning
financial statement analysis skills in a variety of style, study skills development and education
business decision contexts. Prerequisites: ACCT planning for completion of all course
320, FIN 330 prerequisites and requirements for a degree
program at University of the Potomac. In
FIN350 – International Banking and Finance addition, the course includes Smarthinking and
3 Credits computer usage, current events, writing,
This course presents an overview of research, exposure to APA format and oral
international banking and finance. Topics presentation projects. Student success
include the international dimensions of finance, Strategies provides students with versatile,
foreign exchange rates, sources of funds, practical and meaningful strategies that lead to
banking regulations, and the contrast between higher grades, a more thorough learning of
European, Asian and American banking. information, increased confidence, a sense of
Methods of effective communication of empowerment and leadership.
financial information are addressed.
Prerequisite: FIN 230
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GIS201 – Principles of Geography and Digital GIS350 - Geospatial Technology in Analytics
Cartography 3 Credits
3 Credits A course introduces students to enhanced
Introduction to the distribution of people, application of GIS and Geospatial Intelligence
activities and environments around the world; to any industry and operational activity.
geographic patterns and the interaction of Explores existing and potential capabilities of
humans with their surroundings are technology in conducting Geospatial analysis,
emphasized. Focuses upon significant simulations, spatial modeling and
problems within each of the regions, and visualization. Discusses advanced GIS
examines the geographical background of Technology and Geospatial Intelligence
those problems. The purpose of this course is concepts as strategic decision making tools
also to learn the concepts, principles, and
that support marketing research and
techniques related to maps and map making.
analysis, logistics, management science,
Students are expected to develop knowledge
operations and information systems,
and expertise in map types, data selection,
international business and strategic business
compilation, display, design, mapping tools &
production techniques, and communication. decision-making in 2D, 3D, 4D environment
enhanced by Virtual Reality apps.
GIS300 - Principles of Geospatial Intelligence
and GIS Technology GIS450 – Advanced Geospatial Intelligence
3 Credits 3 credits
The emergence of new data sources is This course is developed to introduce
transforming the role of the data analyst from intermediate and advanced topics in
one who simply reports information to one Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic
who is charged with making sense of the information Systems and Science, and spatial
available data and distilling from it the salient analysis including theoretical and application
aspects for the given audience. In this course, areas. Building upon a range of GIS software
students will examine the concepts of systems including familiarity with open-source
Geospatial data analysis, and how Geospatial coding and Python language, this course covers
component influences any activity and designing GeoApps and synchronizing it with
operation on the Earth. The course provides any mobile devices to enhance decision making
introduction to the fundamentals of Geospatial within any industry.
Technology, including Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), cartography, GPS and Remote HLTH303 – Information Systems for Health
Sensing, and spatial analysis through a series of Systems (Cross listed with MCAP 303)
lectures and hands-on computer-based 3 Credits
exercises. It also teaches the essential skills of This course prepares students for the
operating a functional GIS through the use of application and integration of information
ArcGIS software package. systems and computers into health systems.
Included are an examination of patient record-
GIS302 – Fundamentals of Remote Sensing keeping systems, medical facility data systems,
3 Credits remote diagnosis and monitoring, third-party
Introduces how each part of the information transmission, and the role of the
electromagnetic spectrum is used to gather Internet in medical research. The issue of
data about Earth. Describes limitations record security is addressed.
imposed by satellites, aircraft, and sensors.
Surveys various methods to access and apply HLTH304 – Theoretical Application Project in
Earth observation/Remote Sensing data. Information Systems for Health Systems
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This course applies the concepts, theories, and HLTH406 – Theoretical Application Project in
principles of information systems technology Healthcare Financial Management
for health programs to work-related situations. 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
This course applies the concepts, theories, and
HLTH400 – Societal Health and Policy Issues principles of healthcare financial management
3 Credits to workrelated situations.
This course considers national health and policy
issues as they apply to special health HLTH 435 – Strategic Healthcare Planning
populations. Such populations include, but are (Cross listed with MGMT 435)
not limited to, geriatrics, pediatrics, 3 Credits
gynecology, mental health, and physical This course presents techniques of strategic
impairment. healthcare planning as a basis for integration
and application of principles, skills, and
HLTH401 – Theoretical Application Project in perspectives developed in earlier courses. It
Societal Health and Policy Issues requires integrating the knowledge from your
3 Credits Available as hybrid only business and other university courses such as
This course applies the concepts, theories, and finance, accounting, marketing, and
principles of societal health and policy issues to organizational behavior as well your general
workrelated situations. education courses Special emphasis is given to
policy determination at the overall
HLTH403 – Global Health Administration management level.
3 Credits
This course examines healthcare administration HOSP100 – Introduction to Hospitality
on a global basis. Topics include disease 3 Credits
control, management of potential epidemic This course provides an introduction to the
diseases, differences in healthcare approaches elements of the hospitality industry. Overview
in various countries and global cooperation of structure and financial performances of
between countries. hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts,
tourism enterprises, attractions and related
operations. Focus on orientation to customer
HLTH404 – Theoretical Application Project in service, cultural/economic trends and career
Global Health Administration opportunities.
This course applies the concepts, theories, and HOSP350 – Hotel Property and Facilities
principles of global health administration to Management
work-related situations. 3 Credits
This course provides hospitality managers and
HLTH405 – Healthcare Financial Management students with information they need to know
3 Credits how to manage the physical plant of a hotel or
This course applies principles of accounting and restaurant and work effectively with the
financial management to the healthcare engineering and maintenance department.
industry. Topics include unique financial Emphasis is given to maintenance, energy use,
characteristics of healthcare facilities, third- occupational health and safety, design and
party reimbursement, cost and rate setting, conservation issues.
operational and capital budgeting, auditing and
risk management. Prerequisite ACCT 101 HOSP360 – Hotel Front Office Management
150
3 Credits HOSP460 – Supervision and Leadership in
This course offers students an intuitive Hospitality
understanding based on the flow of the guest’s 3 Credits
experience through reservation, arrival, This course provides comprehensive coverage
registration, service purchasing, departure, of the principles, theories, and decision-making
billing, and recordkeeping. The entire rooms skills required to manage a workforce to
division is covered thoroughly and linked to profitable results as they apply to day-to-day
other hospitality functions, related industries, hospitality operations. Along with new industry
and the broader economy. Includes extensive examples, profiles, key word definitions, and
coverage of increased internationalization; web-based activities, included are recruiting,
green operations; new financing sources; selection, orientation, compensation and
boutique and urban collections; and new benefits, motivation, teamwork, coaching,
reservations strategies. employee training and development,
performance standards, discipline, employee
HOSP370 – Housekeeping Management assistance programs, health and safety, conflict
3 Credits management, communicating and delegating,
This course presents the role of the decision-making and control.
housekeeping department in hotel/lodging
operations. The course examines the role of the HOTO220 – Customer Service Management
supervisory function in the housekeeping 3 Credits
department; provides a throughout overview of This course is designed to develop the
maintaining a quality staff, planning and necessary skills for success as a customer
organizing, the technical details of cleaning service provider. The course examines various
room, managing the laundry, and control of service situations and develops an attitude of
supplies and equipment. The course also superior customer service that is critical to
incorporates new concepts of energy success in all organizations.
conservation and risk management to address
the latest sustainability and security trends in
the industry, as well as updated information on HOTO230 – Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
guestroom technology. 3 Credits
This course addresses a strong emphasis on the
HOSP450 – Hotel Convention Sales and relationship between marketing and the
Services tourism and hospitality industry. This course
3 Credits reflects all of the latest trends in the field,
This course offers the most current and including Internet marketing and e-commerce,
comprehensive coverage of the convention loyalty marketing, brand extension marketing,
industry, with an indepth look at conventions and destination branding. The course covers
and meetings marketing, how to successfully basic concepts and skills in tourism marketing
sell to groups, and how to service their business and address differences between tourism and
after the sale. This course covers key industry other industries. Students learn how marketing
trends, including the greening of meetings, new managers can position their products or
technology applications, social media, the destinations to capture customers.
popularity of second-tier cities, and new special
interests featuring boutique hotels, positioning HOTO300 – Meetings and Events Management
of conference centers, meeting rooms of the 3 Credits
future, and a day in the life of a convention In this class, students learn basic meeting
service manager. planning concepts and gain practical knowledge
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to assist in planning meetings. This class treatment of strategic management in the
provides students with valuable resources for hospitality and tourism industry. This course
finding information, arming them with provides a realistic, balanced, and current view
important checklists. Students learn the of the field by considering the practical aspects
vocabulary necessary to succeed in meeting of the strategic manager’s role, including the
planning. This course is necessary for anyone acquisition, development, and management of
planning to enter the meeting planning or internal resources and relationships with
event planning profession. external stakeholders. The course explains
principles and theories with extensive use of
HOTO310 – Technology in Tourism and examples from various segments of the
Hospitality Industry industry, including lodging, gaming, cruise lines,
3 Credits airlines, and food service.
This course provides students with an
introduction to the information technology and HOTO470 – Hospitality and Tourism Law
E-Commerce strategies used in the hospitality 3 Credits
and tourism industry. The course focuses on This course provides coverage of legal issues in
the use of technology as a management tool for travel and tourism, including those associated
the effective and efficient operation of small, with transportation, travel agents, tour
medium-sized, and large hospitality and operators, gaming, mixed-use, and timeshare
tourism businesses. Emphasis is placed on properties. Students learn about relevant
providing students with a thorough recent events and trends, such as the impact of
understanding of technology’s role in ensuring recent economic collapse on hotel
competitive advantage in today’s hospitality development, sections updated with increased
and tourism business environment. international perspective, added information
on data privacy, and updates to legal case
studies and decision-making legal scenarios.
Further, this course gives students a
background on safety and security
HOTO320 – Revenue Management requirements, disputes with customers, hiring
3 Credits and firing employees, liabilities associated with
This course presents the topic of revenue serving alcohol, and much more.
management from a managerial accounting and
financial management perspective. The course HOTO490 – Hospitality and Tourism Internship
is important as hospitality and tourism I
professionals need to analyze revenue 3 Credits
management decisions from an This internship courses allow the student to
accounting/finance perspective. Students develop exposure, understanding, and working
benefit from a comprehensive understanding of knowledge of actual operations within the
the field of revenue management, its history hospitality industry. The student is expected to
and applications, and its extensions to a apply theoretical and academic subject matter
hospitality and tourism field. to this work experience and be able to identify
areas of opportunity for permanent
HOTO435 – Strategic Management for employment upon graduation.
Hospitality and Tourism
3 Credits HOTO495 – Hospitality and Tourism Internship
This course presents a complete, II
comprehensive, and managerially useful 3 Credits
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This internship courses allow the student to MATH323 – Research and Statistical Analysis
develop exposure, understanding, and working 3 Credits
knowledge of actual operations within the This course is an introduction to the methods
hospitality industry. The student is expected to and tools of general research. It includes the
apply theoretical and academic subject matter application of the research process to problem
to this work experience, and be able to identify solving and the types of research undertaken
areas of opportunity for permanent and appropriate means of conducting them.
employment upon graduation. Attention to secondary source research
through bibliographic methods and online
MATH009 – Transitional Mathematics resources via the Internet is included.
0 Credits Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics,
This course provides students with strategies including frequency distribution, variability,
and skills for having a successful learning regression, and correlation are discussed. A
experience. Topics include whole numbers, computerized statistical tool is used in the
fractions, decimals, percentage and course. Prerequisite: MATH 110
ratio/proportion. Students are prepared to
learn higher order mathematical concepts. MCAP303 – Organization and Technology of
(MATH009 does not meet the general Information Management (Cross listed with
education mathematics requirement.) HLTH 303) 3 Credits
This course prepares students for professional
involvement with computer and information
MATH106 – College Mathematics systems through an understanding of the
3 Credits organization and management aspects of such
This course provides a college-level review of systems. Topics include management
mathematics and algebra fundamentals for information software; methods of gathering,
adult learners. Topics include functions of sorting and distributing information and data;
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, radicals, as and evaluating software and hardware.
well as basic concepts of prealgebra. This Prerequisite: COMP 110
course satisfies the requirement for a general
education mathematics course. MCAP304 – Theoretical Application Project in
Organization and Technology of Information
MATH110 – College Algebra Management
3 Credits 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
This is an introductory level course in algebra. This course applies the concepts, theories, and
Topics include properties of real numbers, principles of organization and technology of
performing operations with polynomials, information management to work-related
graphing equations and inequalities, radicals situations.
and exponents, and solving systems of
equations and quadratic equations. Students MCAP351 – Management Support Systems
acquire familiarity with algebraic techniques 3 Credits
and are able to solve equations in a This course examines Management Support
documented, logically sequential manner. Systems and Business Intelligence, which
(Placement is determined by a diagnostic include Decision Support Systems (DSS), Group
mathematics assessment.) This course satisfies Decision Support Systems (GDSS), Executive
the requirement for a general education Information Systems (EIS), and Expert Systems
mathematics course. Prerequisite: MATH 106 (ES). Topics include decision-making, the DSS
concept, methodology, data-modeluser
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relationships, user interfaces, implementation with these systems will be introduced and
strategies, and evaluation procedures. discussed. (Prerequisite MED110)
Prerequisite: COMP 110
MED120 – Pharmacology
MCAP352 – Theoretical Application Project in 3 credits
Management Support Systems This course introduces general principles of
3 Credits Available as hybrid only pharmacology relating to the medical assisting
This course applies the concepts, theories, and profession. Emphasis is placed on recognizing
principles of management support systems to the government agencies that regulate drugs in
the U.S., researching drugs using a drug
work related situations.
reference, explain the clinical use of drugs, and
patient education regarding medications.
MED100 – Medical Law and Ethics
Course content includes relating the principles
3 Credits
of pharmacokinetics to drug use and describing
This course presents the general ethical and
factors that affect the action of a drug.
legal principles and responsibilities involved in
(Prerequisite MED110)
the medical field. Legal responsibilities,
professional liability, licensing, contracts,
MED125 – Diseases of the Human Body
confidentiality, HIPAA, risk management, and
3 credits
other applications of law in medicine are
This course introduces the student to human
included.
diseases and conditions frequently
encountered in the healthcare field. The
MED110 – Medical Terminology
diseases and conditions addressed are
3 Credits
presented by body system to include signs and
This course introduces the student to medical
symptoms of the disease, pathophysiology,
terminology using a systems approach. The
diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis,
student will identify root word elements,
prevention and patient teaching. The ICD-10-
prefixes, suffixes that form medical terms
CM codes are also included for each disease
commonly used in healthcare. Correct
process. (Prerequisite MED115 and MED116)
pronunciation and spelling will be emphasized.
MED130 – Medical Billing & Reimbursement
MED115 - Anatomy & Physiology I
3 credits
3 credits
This course introduces the fundamental
This course introduces the student to the
elements of medical insurance payment
anatomy and physiology, structure and
systems and reimbursements. Students will
function of the human body. Students will
examine different types of healthcare
learn the structure and function of the
insurance coverage, the medical billing cycle,
following systems: integumentary, skeletal,
and protected health information will be
muscular, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic and
identified and discussed as applied to the
immune systems. Common diseases and
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
disorders associated with these systems will
Act. Students will explore the terminology and
also be introduced and discussed. (Prerequisite
functions of major commercial and
MED110)
governmental payers such as: managed care
plans, the Blue Plans, Medicare, Medicaid,
MED116 – Anatomy & Physiology II
TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and Workers’
3 credits
Compensation.
This course introduces the student to the
structure and function of the respiratory,
MED135 – Diagnostic Coding
nervous, urinary, reproductive, digestive,
3 credits
endocrine systems and the special senses.
Common diseases and disorders associated
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This course focuses on the use of ICD-10 protective equipment will be discussed. The
coding. Students will receive a basic overview lab component will include urine collection and
of diagnostic coding, outpatient coding and venipuncture. More complex collection
reporting guidelines, as well as the layout and procedures such as peripheral blood smears,
usage of the diagnostic coding manual. blood culture collections, and collecting
(Prerequisites MED115 and MED116) specimens on special populations will be
presented. This course prepares the student to
MED235 – Procedural Coding sit for the National Health Careers Association
3 credits Certified Phlebotomy Technician Examination
This course will introduce procedural coding (CPT). (Prerequisites MED115, MED116,
through the use of Current Procedural MED125)
Terminology (CPT) and the Healthcare
Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). MED215 – Medical Office Administration
The purpose of the CPT, modifier usage and 3 credits
Evaluation and Management coding will be This course introduces patient charting using
explored. (Prerequisite MED135) simulated charting software. Students will
learn to create a new case, edit an existing
MED205 – Medical Assisting Clinical case, and enter new information into the
Procedures charting program. Charge transactions and
3 credits insurance claims within the software will be
This course provides an introduction to the presented. (Prerequisite MED130 and
clinical side of medical assisting. Preliminary MED235)
steps that must be taken before working with
patients are covered, such as organizing the MED220 – Medical Career Development
office, lab, and examination areas, and 3 credits
assisting with patient assessment. Students are This course introduces the skills needed for
also introduced to the steps to follow to aid career success. Students will have the
both the physician and the patient during opportunity to learn
various medical examinations. (Prerequisites about setting personal and professional goals,
MED115, MED116, MED125) job search techniques, and portfolio
MED210 – Medical Assisting Phlebotomy & development. Final
Laboratory Procedures resume, cover letter and mock interviews are
3 credits key aspects of this course. Students will also
This course introduces the student to discuss different career paths within their
equipment normally used in a lab, along with medical discipline and how to find continuing
the proper usage and maintenance of the education for future career growth. Students
equipment, including working with a will review and sit for certification exams at
microscope. Patient safety will be discussed their discretion. (Prerequisite Final term or
relative to laboratory procedures and special program director’s approval)
collection techniques. The lab component will
encompass proper collection techniques and MED250 –Externship
slide preparation for microscopic examination. 4 credits
Proper processing of collected specimens is This 180-hour course provides the student with
introduced, including quality control, avoiding an opportunity to utilize learned skills in a work
collection errors, safe transportation of environment. Students will be provided an
specimens, and chain of custody guidelines. opportunity to observe and participate in
Safety and Compliance guidelines including activities associated with their training and
standard precautions, HIPAA regulations, career direction. Students must complete the
exposure control plan, and the use of personal total hours and skills requirements that reflect
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an overall understanding of the job examination preparation and strategy. This
competencies. Final assessments will be course addresses the following areas: Project
conducted by the job site and the program Human Resource Management, Project
director. (Prerequisite Final term and program Communication Management, Project Risk
director’s approval) Management, Project Procurement
Management, PMP Examination preparation.
MGMT210 – Introduction to Project Prerequisite: MGMT 211
Management
3 Credits MGMT218 – Comparative Economic Systems
This first course provides an overview of, and 3 Credits
introduction to, project management in the This course presents the basic concepts of
context of people, processes, tools and international trade and finance and the effects
procedures. This course addresses the following of international economic policies on domestic
areas: Definition of a project, definition of and world welfare. Topics include comparative
project management, project life cycle models, advantage, impact of trade on economic
project management processes, process growth, and effects of trade policy
mapping, process flow diagrams, project interventions such as tariffs, quotas, voluntary
management documents, project stakeholders export restraints, and export subsidies.
and groups. Prerequisite working knowledge of International agreements on regional trade
project management functions. Prerequisite: liberalization (such as ECU and NAFTA) and on
COMP 110 multilateral trade liberalization are discussed.
Topics on international finance include balance
MGMT211 – Project Management Knowledge of payments, determination of foreign
Areas 1 exchange rates, and international monetary
3 Credits system. Through oral and written presentation
This second course defines the scope for a of case studies, students expand their
project and developing a complete project knowledge of international trade and finance.
overview statement. Developing a work
breakdown structure (WBS) and the MGMT230 – Organizational Behavior
fundamentals of scheduling, including a review 3 Credits
of the three constraints (Scope, Time, Cost) This course surveys organizational theory.
related to quality are included. This course Focus is on individual and team behavior with
addresses the following areas: Project an emphasis on developing team-building skills.
Integration Management, Project Scope Additional topics include structure, size,
Management, Project Time Management, technology, power relationships and how
Project Cost Management, and Project Quality organizations survive, decline, grow and
Management. Prerequisite: change.
MGMT 210
MGMT235 – Introduction to International
MGMT212 – Project Management Knowledge Business
Areas 2 3 Credits
3 Credits This course provides students with an
This course provides a review of control and understanding of the global economy and its
tracking steps to ensure a project’s successful impact on business within the United States.
closure on time and within budget; Discussion Topics include the impact of political systems
on managing scope, change, and identify on business; effects of culture on business
variances that require action; A review of PMP style; the role of international trade;
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management of multinational corporations and MGMT280 – Introduction to Business
the impact of trade restraints and liberalization. Consulting
Balancing legal, political, and ethical issues in 3 Credits
international business techniques is covered. This course teaches the fundamentals of
management consulting. It introduces students
MGMT250 – Introduction to Business Analysis to the consulting process, skills for project,
3 Credits team, and client management, the ethics of
Students learn about the role of business consulting, careers in consulting, key models
analysis as a critical process that drives and theories used to understand management
organizational structures and systems within consultancy work practice areas in the
the context of varying stakeholder interests. consulting industry, and issues surrounding
The business analyst defines and evaluates effective use of consultants.
potential initiatives that best fit organizational
goals. In this course, you gain the foundational MGMT303 – International Business
knowledge needed to effectively perform key Management
business analysis functions. Students learn how 3 Credits
to apply a core business analysis framework to This course presents a survey of international
improve your analytical competencies. business management in the context of the
increasing economic interdependence of
MGMT260 – Cross Cultural Management nations. Theories of international business are
3 Credits examined in conjunction with strategic
This course discusses behavioral differences planning, intercultural factors, foreign
that affect international business, on the management techniques, and political risk
cultural differences between nations and how analysis. The activities of multinational
these differences affect social organizations, enterprises in home and host countries are also
management of multinational corporations. In examined.
addition, this course discusses skills and
behaviors that are perceived as effective
leadership characteristics in one culture are not MGMT304 – Theoretical Application Project in
necessarily those that will be effective in a International Business Management
different culture. 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
This course applies the concepts, theories, and
MGMT275 – International Trade and Practices principles of international business
3 Credits management to work-related situations.
This course examines theory of international
trade, an examination of the gains from trade MGMT305 – Organizational Communications
and commercial policy. Included are issues of 3 Credits
protectionism, economic integration and This course examines written and oral
strategic trade policy. In addition, the course communication in business. Topics include
focuses on the following topics financial effective organization and writing of
methods and tools used to conduct correspondence, memoranda, reports, research
international business transactions successfully. proposals; interpersonal communication and
Risks such as commercial and country are planning; conducting and participating in
discussed, as are risk-mitigating techniques, meetings; and oral presentation.
their use and legal implications.
MGMT306 – Theoretical Application Project in
Organizational Communications
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3 Credits Available as hybrid only MGMT326 – Principles of Federal Acquisition
This course applies the concepts, theories, and (FAR and DFARS)
principles of organizational communications to 3 Credits
workrelated situations. This course examines both FAR and DFARS
process and introduces concepts, policies and
MGMT308 – Government Contract Law procedures associated with government and
3 Credits defense contracting. This course helps students
This course acquaints students with the legal develop skill in selecting the right clauses,
and regulatory aspects associated with the identify the correct procedures and improve
administration of government contracts. their bargaining position during negotiations. In
Course topics include contract information and addition, students learn how to keep up with
award protests, standards of conduct, changes to the FAR so they can always be sure
governmental liability, the dispute process, and that they have the latest and most relevant
administrative and judicial methods of information.
resolution of procurement and contract
disputes. It is designed to give students an MGMT 327 – Performance-Based Contract
operating framework to understand 3 Credits
government procurement law. Students are introduced to the concept and
fundamental techniques of Performance-based
MGMT309 – Theoretical Application Project in contracting (PBC) and its application to contract
Government Contract Law management. Skills to immediately develop and
3 Credits Available as hybrid only implement performance-based requirements, a
This course applies the concepts, theories, and performance work statement, quality assurance
principles of government contract law to work- plans, performance standards and measures,
related situations. and positive and negative incentives. The
course utilizes (PBSA) guides and tools as
prescribed by the industry.
MGMT311 – Supply Chain Management MGMT329 – Theoretical Application Project in

3 Credits Principles of Federal Acquisition (FAR and
A comprehensive study of the concepts, DFARS)
processes, and strategies used in the 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
development and management of supply This course applies the concepts, theories, and
chains and learn about the general concepts of principles of federal acquisitions to work-
process mapping and analysis. Topics related situations.
emphasize the importance of efficient
integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses MGMT330 – Purchasing and Materials
so that products are distributed to customers in Management
a timely manner and without cost overruns. 3 Credits
This course examines acquisition and material
MGMT312 – Theoretical Application Project in management. Students examine the functional
Supply Chain Management roles and social and ethical responsibilities of
3 Credits Available as hybrid only individuals managing these areas. Topics
This course applies the concepts, theories, and include acquisition law, operations
principles of Supply Chain Management to management, pricing, negotiations, logistics
work-related situations. and the written and oral communication of
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issues affecting purchasing and materials
management. MGMT360 – Leadership
3 Credits
MGMT331 – Theoretical Application Project in This course examines the implications and
Purchasing and Materials Management challenges faced by leaders as people from
3 Credits Available as hybrid only different cultures, social structures, individuals
This course applies the concepts, theories, and who participate in a globalized landscape and
principles of purchasing and materials workforce. Focus on issues that help develop an
management to work-related situations. understanding of study the interrelatedness of
nations in the global economy, explore the
MGMT332 – Cost and Price Analysis changing nature of international business and
3 Credits leadership, and evaluate the concepts of
This course presents the establishment and sustainable business strategies, international
administration of equitable pricing trade, foreign direct investment, and regional
arrangements for contracts. Topics include economic integration.
pricing research and development, selection of
hardware and services appropriate pricing, MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
contract estimates and presentation (written 3 Credits
and oral) of research and development results. The course examines workplace conflict and its
relationship to organizational change. It
MGMT333 – Theoretical Application Project in explores the causes of conflict and identifies
Cost and Price Analysis strategies for management and improvement.
3 Credits Available as hybrid only The course also covers the necessary skills for
This course applies the concepts, theories, and managing change; the theory underlying the
principles of cost and price analysis to work- creation of integrated conflict management
related situations. systems in organizations; the nature of such
systems and how they are developed, designed
and evaluated. The primary focus is on
identification, strategizing and overcoming
MGMT350 – Contract Administration resistance to change.
3 Credits
This course acquaints students with general MGMT366 – Theoretical Application Project in
policies and procedures for contract Managing Conflict and Change
administration functions. Topics include the 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
structure and responsibilities for contract This course applies the concepts, theories, and
administration including pre-and post-award principles of contract administration to work-
activities, contract oversight, quality assurance, related situations.
compliance, financing, cost controls,
documentation, terminations and disputes, and MGMT 405 Business Development and
subcontract management. Contract Proposal
3 Credits
MGMT351 – Theoretical Application Project in This course introduces developing contract
Contract Administration proposal with special emphasis on the federal
3 Credits Available as hybrid only government. Topics include types of contracts,
This course applies the concepts, theories, and qualifying bids for competitive advantages, RFP
principles of contract administration to work- analysis, Competitive assessment, strategies
related situations. how to improve the quality of proposals, Risk
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and opportunity assessment, Production, Post- 3 Credits
bid follow-up, and RFP generation and bidder This course surveys the principles and methods
evaluation. of effectively managing people in a work
environment. It includes the recruitment,
MGMT406 – Theoretical Application Project in selection, development, utilization of, and
Business Development and Contract Proposal accommodation of people by organizations.
3 Credits Available as hybrid only Employee motivation and contemporary
This course applies the concepts, theories, and personnel management issues are examined in
principles of business development and terms of the impact they have on organization
contract proposals to work-related situations. effectiveness, goal attainment, health and
viability, and overall performance.
MGMT408 – Mission Performance Assessment
3 Credits MGMT418 – Theoretical Application Project in
This course provides professionals with the Human Resource Management
knowledge they need to identify and utilize 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
appropriate performance metrics when This course applies the concepts, theories, and
evaluating the contractor's performance in the principles of human resource management to
mission. Students explore processes for workrelated situations.
working with their customers to ensure
contract performance meets mission MGMT422 – Global Management
requirements. Students explore assessment 3 Credits
strategies and performance remedies, and This course examines the major theories of
learn how to make and price contract changes multinational and transnational management
after award, handle disputes and close out and their influences on ethics and social
completed contracts. responsibility, strategic planning and
managerial styles.
MGMT411 – Total Quality Management MGMT423 – Theoretical Applications Project in

3 Credits Global Management 3 Credits
This course presents quality measurement and This course applies the concepts, theories and
performance issues. The course emphasizes principles of global management to work-
quality management process in business, related situations.
marketing, and federal and nonprofit
environment. Students learn how to manage MGMT424 – Negotiations Management
process control, sampling plans and use of 3 Credits
control charts. Topics in quality planning and This course teaches how to apply strategies,
assurance are covered. tactics and counter-tactics to achieve success in
contract negotiations. Emphasis is given to
MGMT412 – Theoretical Application Project in practical knowledge in contract negotiations,
Total Quality Management including planning, conducting and
3 Credits Available as hybrid only documenting the deal. Students are expected
This course applies the concepts, theories, and to differentiate between federal governmental
principles of total quality management to work- and commercial contract negotiations. Finally,
related situations. the course helps students to develop skills
towards managing and building business
MGMT417 – Human Resource Management relationships during contract negotiations.
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This course presents techniques of strategic
MGMT425 – Theoretical Applications Project planning as a basis for integration and
in Negotiations Management application of principles, skills, and perspectives
3 Credits Available as hybrid only developed in earlier courses. It requires
This course applies the concepts, theories and integrating the knowledge from your business
principles of negotiations management to and other university courses such as finance,
work-related situations. accounting, marketing, and organizational
behavior as well your general education
MGMT427 – Operations Management courses Special emphasis is given to policy
3 Credits determination at the overall management level.
This course examines via case analysis the
direction and control of processes that convert MGMT436 – Theoretical Application Project in
resources into goods and services. It further Strategic Management and Planning
focuses on the definition, planning, 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
implementation and evaluation of discrete This course applies the concepts, theories, and
projects. Students complete a project or principles of strategic management and
presentation of an information technology planning to work-related situations.
project.
MGMT440 – International Organizational
MGMT428 – Theoretical Application Project in Development Strategies
Operations Management 3 Credits
3 Credits Available as hybrid only International business and strategy focuses on
This course applies the concepts, theories, and activities and expertise on forces affecting
principles of operations and project businesses that have to operate in a globalized
management to work-related situations. economic environment. Globalization and the
technological developments of the digital age
have created exciting new opportunities for
managers who seek growth and profits by
MGMT429 – International Organizations accessing resources and serving markets
3 Credits worldwide. This course focuses on the strategic
This course explores the roles of international and organizational challenges involved in
organizations and/or agreements that affect managing activities across borders, in an
business organizations. Topics include regional increasingly interconnected world.
agreements, the World Bank, the World Trade
Organization, The European Union, NAFTA and MGMT441 – Theoretical Application Project in
the International Monetary Fund. International Organizational Development
Strategies
MGMT430 -- Theoretical Applications Project 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
in International Organizations This course applies the concepts, theories, and
3 Credits Available as hybrid only principles of international organization
This course applies the concepts, theories and development strategies to work-related
principles of international organizations to situations.
work-related situations.
MGMT445 – Strategic Planning for IS
MGMT435 – Strategic Management and Management (Cross listed with MGMT 435)
Planning 3 Credits
3 Credits
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This course presents techniques of strategic
planning as a basis for integration and MGMT456 – Theoretical Application Project in
application of principles, skills, and perspectives International Contracts Management
developed in earlier courses. It requires 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
integrating the knowledge from your business This course applies the concepts, theories, and
and other university courses such as finance, principles of international contracts
accounting, marketing, and organizational management to work-related situations.
behavior as well your general education
courses Special emphasis is given to policy MGMT480 – Capstone Project in Management
determination at the overall management level. 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
The Capstone Project requires students to
MGMT446 – Theoretical Application Project in define, research, design, implement, and
Strategic Planning for IS Management evaluate a project of their choosing relevant to
3 Credits Available as hybrid only the needs of a work situation. The project,
This course applies the concepts, theories, and which may identify and analyze a business need
principles of strategic planning for IS or issue, offer a proposal for solving a business
management to work-related situations. problem, or developing a business plan,
requires the integration of five course areas in a
MGMT450 – Contract Modification and student’s program in Management. Orientation
Options for the Capstone begins after a student has
3 Credits completed seven program courses or the
This course focuses on how to determine if a equivalent. A faculty advisor works closely with
change can be made to a contract, if a change students in developing their plan for a Capstone
has been made and what relief, if any, is due Project. Research and analysis are required.
the contractor, a contractor’s duty in the face Students deliver both oral and written
of change. unilateral and bilateral presentations of the project.
modifications, procedures under the Contract
Disputes Act, whether a contract has been
breached, develop a Disputes clause and MGMT481 – Capstone Project in Government
determine what, if any, remedies are available Contract Management
to an aggrieved party. 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
The Capstone Project in Government Contract
MGMT455 – International Contracts Management requires students to define,
Management research, design, implement and evaluate a
3 Credits project of their own choosing relevant to the
This highly practical, information-packed course needs of a work situation. The project, which
explains how you can anticipate and address may identify and analyze a contract
the key issues and conflicts that arise in management need or issue, offers a proposal
entering and managing contractual for solving a contract problem, or developing a
relationships with foreign firms and business plan, requires the integration of five
governments. This course addresses corruption course areas in a student’s program of
and other legal considerations, commercial Government Contract Management.
arrangements, and the implications of Orientation for the Capstone begins after a
international treaties. It helps project managers student has completed the appropriate hours
learn to profit from overseas trade required by the discipline. A faculty advisor
opportunities while avoiding the pitfalls that works closely with students in developing their
face those who are uninformed. plan for a Capstone Project. Research and
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analysis are required. Students deliver both oral
and written presentation of the project. MICS456 – Theoretical Application Project in
Computer Networking and
MICS341 – Systems Analysis and Design Telecommunications
3 Credits 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
This course focuses on the analysis and design This course applies the concepts, theories, and
of integrated hardware and software solutions principles of computer networking and
to meet the needs of end users. Students learn telecommunications to work-related situations.
factors and methods in selecting hardware
components, software applications packages, MICS461 – Database Management
and operating systems are examined. Particular 3 Credits
attention is given to systems integration with This course examines database structures and
human and organizational environments, to management and provides exposure to a
systems development life-cycle methodology, specific computer data base system. Students
and to total quality management. Prerequisite: learn data definition and modeling, data base
COMP 110 access and command languages, and design
and implementation in an office environment
MICS342 – Theoretical Application Project in are topics considered. Prerequisite: COMP 110
Systems Analysis and Design
3 Credits Available as hybrid only MICS462 – Theoretical Application Project in
This course applies the concepts, theories and Database Management
principles of systems analysis and design to 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
work-related situations. This course applies the concepts, theories, and
principles of database management to work-
MICS360 – Wireless Networking related situations.
This course covers the design, installation,
configuration and administration of a wireless
local area network (WLAN). Students learn MICS466 – Windows Server - Directory
wireless network design fundamentals. Topics Services
include wireless standards, determining design 3 Credits
requirements and managing system This course is designed to help prepare for the
performance. Access and security configuration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate –
is covered, as well as basic troubleshooting. Windows Server
Prerequisite: COMP 110 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server
2012 Services (Exam 70 - 412). Topics include
MICS455 – Computer Networking and configuring Domain Name Services (DNS) zones
Telecommunications and settings, configuring forests or domains
3 Credits (including trusts, sites, Active Directory and
This course focuses on data communications, operations masters), creating and maintaining
local area networks, and the software and the Active Directory environment; roles and
hardware necessary to implement such services, accounts, objects, and certificates.
systems. Through the completion of a Prerequisite: COMP310
networking and telecommunications project,
students gain an understanding of data MICS468 – Windows Server – Infrastructure,
communication, local area networks and Design and Configuration
software and hardware implementation. 3 Credits
Prerequisite: COMP 110
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This course is designed to help prepare for the the industry’s code of ethics, and the
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – importance of marketing to the economy and
Windows Server business entities. Emphasis is placed on
2012 Installing and Configuring test (Exam 70 - marketing strategy: the target consumer plus
410). Students learn how to Install and product, price, promotion and place.
Configure;
Configure Server Roles and Features; Deploy MRKT230 –Introduction to International
and Configure Core Network Services and Marketing
Install and Administer Active Directory; Create 3 Credits
and Manage Group Policy. Prerequisite: This course introduces essential international
MICS466 marketing theories and discusses various
cultures in the global marketplace. To provide a
MICS476 – Windows Server – Administration foundational understanding of contemporary
3 Credits marketing, an international marketing strategy
This course is designed to help students overview and implementation requirements
prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions are introduced.
Associate – Windows Server 2012 Server
Administrator test (Exam 70 - 411). The course MRKT319 – Principles of Marketing and
teaches the fundamentals of deploying, Advertising
supporting, and administering Windows 2012 3 Credits
systems. Prerequisite: MICS 468 This course presents an overview of marketing
that gives students an awareness of institutions
MICS480 – Capstone Project in Information and methods employed in the marketing of
Technology goods and services. Discussions cover such
3 Credits Available as hybrid only topics as marketing strategies, opportunity and
The Capstone Project requires students to environmental analysis, new product
define, research, design, implement and development, and pricing. Various types of
evaluate a project of their choosing relevant to advertising media and their adaptation to
the needs of a work situation. The project, business activities are reviewed.
which may identify and analyze a business need
or issue, offer a proposal for solving a business MRKT320 – Theoretical Application Project in
problem, or developing a business plan, Principles of Marketing and Advertising
requires the integration of five course areas in 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
the student’s program in Information Systems. This course applies the concepts, theories, and
Orientation for the Capstone begins after a principles of marketing and advertising to work-
student has completed the appropriate related situations.
courses. A faculty advisor works closely with
students in developing their Capstone Project MRKT325 – Theoretical Application Project in
plan. Research and analysis are required. International Marketing
Students deliver both oral and written 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
presentations of their project. This course applies the concepts, theories and
principles of international marketing to work-
MRKT110 – Principles of Marketing related situations.
3 Credits
This course presents basic principles and MRKT350 – Salesmanship
practices of marketing. Topics include 3 Credits
marketing orientation, external environments,
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This course focuses on basic sales skills with an which market information and product life
emphasis on understanding selling and sales cycle affect product and production design;
trends in a competitive and diverse business forecasting techniques; interdependencies
environment. Addresses the complex and between marketing and operations functions;
demanding responsibilities of sales personnel, and selling skills.
including forecasting; territory management;
understanding customer expectations and MRKT450 – New Product Development (US and
buyer behavior; gathering feedback; Global)
communicating; budgeting; and relating sales 3 Credits
goals to marketing goals. This course focuses on the challenges new-
product managers face as they take ideas
MRKT424 – International Marketing through the newproduct-development process.
3 Credits Topics include how US and international
This upper division course uses case studies to companies develop newproduct development
discuss differences in cultural, economic and processes with an emphasis on customer
legal factors as they related to the marketing involvement; new-product strategy; idea
process. Communication issues created by such generation; idea selection and evaluation;
differences are examined. This is a systematic concept development and testing; product
treatment of marketing on a global scale, development and testing; and market testing.
extending basic principles into foreign
requirements. MRKT451 – Theoretical Application Project in
New Product Development (US and Global)
MRKT425 – Consumer Behavior 3 Credits Available as hybrid only
3 Credits This course applies the concepts, theories and
This course teaches students how to analyze principles of new product development to
consumer purchasing behavior as it relates to work-related situations.
development of marketing mix programs.
Important considerations include economic,
psychological, cultural, cognitive and social MRKT490 – Marketing and Social Media
factors. 3 Credits
This course discusses the use of social networks
MRKT 426 – Theoretical Application Project in and online communities such as Facebook to
International Marketing LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube, blogs, wikis,
3 Credits Available as hybrid only virtual events that allow companies to expand
This course applies the concepts, theories, and their interaction with customers and develop
principles of International Marketing to work- relationships with collaborative communities.
related situations. This program addresses the many issues
surrounding Marketing and Social Media.
MRKT427 – Marketing Management
3 Credits PHI100 – Mechanics
In this course, students apply principles and 3 Credits
strategies for marketing products and services An introductory course on the basic
to industrial, commercial and governmental fundamentals of physics. This is a calculus
entities. Understand the strategic role of based course which will include some basic
marketing and develop the ability to define and integration, differentiation, and discussion of
analyze the marketing problems dealt with by the use of differential equations. Students will
mangers. In addition, course discusses ways in learn about the following topics: space and
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time, kinematics, forces, energy and management and operating tactics from other
momentum, conservation laws, rotational industries, what operations are doing to
motion, torques, simple harmonic motion, maintain or improve quality standards while
waves, and basic thermodynamic laws. reducing expenses, and how high-tech
strategies are being used to give customers
PSYC201 – Principles of Psychology greater value for their dining dollars. Further,
3 Credits this course explores how planning and control
This course provides a survey of psychology as functions can help operations work more
both a social and a biological science and covers efficiently, compete for market share, and
the general principles and basic methods and provide value to guests.
facts of general psychology. An emphasis in the
course is on the development of critical REST370 – Food Safety and Sanitation
thinking skills and the analysis of controversial Management
issues in the field. Topics include research 3 Credits
methods and fields, the biological basis of This course presents a systems approach to
behavior, sensation and perception, drug use food safety that answers public health
and abuse, developmental psychology, social concerns, reduces sanitation risks, and ensures
psychology, cognitive psychology, learning and satisfaction for food establishment guests, staff
memory, personality theory, psychological members, and owners. Explains how to define
assessment, abnormal behavior, and therapy. and implement sanitation quality, cost control,
and risk reduction standards in a food service
REST350 – Restaurant Management operation. Clearly defined terms, detailed lists
3 Credits of food safety responsibilities, and checklists for
This course provides students with the skills all control points make this a resource that
needed to succeed in highly competitive and graduates can readily put into practice in any
rewarding restaurant industry. Emphasis is food and beverage operation.
placed on restaurant business plans, restaurant
management, and restaurant operations. From REST450 – Purchasing for Food Service
concept to menus to staffing to legal and tax 3 Credits
matters, this course provides indispensable This course gives students a basic
information to guide students to success in this understanding of the purchasing function in the
industry. The course explains trends and issues food service sectors. Students learn about the
within restaurant management, including the ways in which value can be added by members
greening of the industry, sustainability, of the food service distribution channel, the
leadership, and social media as a marketing and necessary elements of purchase specifications,
sales opportunity. and how to select and evaluate distributor
partners. The course also covers ethics, group
REST360 – Food and Beverage Management purchasing, electronic purchasing methods, and
3 Credits food safety and defense issues.
This course provides students with a basic
understanding of the management process in
food and beverage operations. All aspects of
food and beverage operations are covered, REST460 – Catering Operations
including organization, marketing, menus, costs 3 Credits
and pricing, production, service, safety, and This course covers all the essential skills and
finances. This course addresses ways in which knowledge a professional needs to succeed in
food and beverage operations have adapted the catering field. It is an ultimate guide to
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catering in hotels, banquet halls, wedding risks when health care becomes a global
facilities, conference centers, private clubs, and commodity. The course explains how
other venues. The course covers modern government agencies, medical tourism
technological trends in the industry, including companies, international hospital chains, and
online marketing, social media, and digital other organizations promote medical tourism
proposals, as well as modern décor, effective and the globalization of health care. The topics
menu writing, catering in stadiums and casinos, explored include the legal remedies available to
and more. medical tourists when procedures go awry;
potential consequences when patients cross
SCIE312 – Environmental Science and borders for medical procedures that are illegal
Sustainability in their home countries; the relationship of
3 Credits medical tourism to international spread of
This course emphasizes the biological and infectious disease; and the lack of adequate
environmental problems facing society. Basic transnational policies and regulations governing
concepts of environment and ecology are the global market for health services.
discussed including topics such as the
ecosystem concept, the impact of humankind TOUR370 – Transportation and Tourism
on nature, human population dynamics, Management
alternate energy sources, solid and nuclear 3 Credits
waste problems, water and air pollution, This course explains the complex relationship
endangered species, land use, and between transport provision and tourism, and
conservation. Topics include ecosystems, adopts a global perspective throughout. It
energy, populations, resources, pollution, and analyzes the management of land, sea and air
sustainability. transportation systems that support travel;
examines airlines, cruise ships, buses, and rail
TOUR110 – Principles of Tourism and travel packages. Topics covered include the
3 Credits ongoing financial crisis in the airline industry,
This course is designed to provide each challenges posed by low-cost airlines and other
student a basic understanding of tourism innovative forms of transport provision, the
including tourism organizations, related climate change and sustainability debate,
business and service industry, traveler problems of managing car-based tourism,
behavior, tourism planning, tourism crime, safety, and security, and the e-travel
research and marketing. revolution.
TOUR350 – Travel Agency Management TOUR450 – Global Travel and Tourism

3 Credits 3 Credits
This course explains the various concepts of This course presents tourism in the context of
travel agency operations in a systematic contemporary globalization and cross-cultural
manner. Since customer relation is a key to the characteristics. It provides new perspectives on
success of travel agency business, the course cultural aspects of tourism such as the impacts
explains the need for understanding and of culture on tourism planning, development,
retaining the customers, as it is easier to retain management and marketing. It examines
loyal customers than to make new ones. various cultural issues and impacts of
international tourism, including cultural
TOUR360 – Medical Tourism influences on social interaction, on tourism
3 Credits products or services, on ethics, etc.
This course provides an in-depth,
comprehensive assessment of the benefits and TOUR460 – Sustainable Tourism
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3 Credits focuses on the server--side languages, tools,
This course explains the characteristics of and libraries that professionals use to build the
environmentally, economically, and web sites.
sociocultural sustainable tourism, and assesses
the possibilities and limitations for its WEB404 - Mobile Application design in
implementation in a variety of destination and Windows
product settings. It comprehensively examines 3 Credits
the theoretical and applied dimensions of This course teach the fundamental concepts,
contemporary sustainable tourism from a techniques, practices, workflows, and tools
global perspective. In this course, students go associated with the practice of user experience
through all aspects of sustainable tourism from design for mobile apps.
the emergence of the paradigm to
sustainability issues in all types of tourism and WEB405 - Design for new Media
all components of the industry. 3 Credits
This class will be structured around three
WEB401 - Introduction to Game Design components – studio work, the development
3 Credits of technical skills, and introduction to the
This course is an introduction to the primary broad field of new media / electronic and time
concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how - based arts.
these basic concepts affect the way gamers
interact with our games. In this course you will WEB406- Motion Design
understand what defines a “game” and the 3 Credits
mechanics and rules behind different types of The objective of the course is to further
games. develop motion design skills and introduce
basics of compositing from film and video. The
WEB402 - Web Development: Client Side class will consist of graded assignments, in
3 Credits class tutorials and lectures. There will be a
This course will teach you the skills and heavy emphasis on concepts, design and
techniques necessary for creating sophisticated timing.
and accessible interactive web applications. It
focuses on the client-side languages, tools, and WEB407 - Computer and Human Interaction
libraries that professionals use to build the 3 Credits
web sites. This course gives an introduction to human-
computer interaction with an emphasis on user
WEB403 - Web Development: Server Side interface design. Students learn about HCI
3 Credits theory, cognitive foundations, guidelines for
This course will teach you the skills and effective interface design, and the evaluation
techniques necessary for creating sophisticated of user interfaces.
and accessible interactive web applications. It
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Graduate Courses
ACC500 - Financial Accounting

3 Credits
This course covers advanced topics in financial ACC563 - Advanced Accounting Theory
accounting, including financial statements; income 3 Credits
statement items; cash and inventories; payables Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval
and receivables; property, plant and equipment, Provide a frame of reference for advanced
employee benefits; long term liabilities; taxes; and accounting theories. Emphasizes income, liability,
non-profit accounting. Students also develop skills and asset valuation based on inductive, deductive,
in presenting financial reports. and capital market approaches. Also surveys price
level changes, monetary and non-monetary factors,
ACC502 - Accounting Info Systems problems of ownership equities, and the disclosure
3 credits of relevant information to investors and creditors.
Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval
This course covers the principal aspects of systems ACC570 - Forensic Accounting
analysis and application of information systems 3 Credits
concepts to the accounting process and accounting Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval
models, both manual and automated. This course provides a framework for an
understanding of forensic accounting. Topics
ACC504 - Advanced Auditing covered includes various foundation areas of
3 Credits importance to the forensic accountant, the basic
Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval forensic accounting tool-oriented areas, and
Provides as in-depth analysis of current auditing practice areas relevant to forensic accounting.
issues, including professional standards and ethics,
internal control gathering and documentation of ACC575 - International Accounting System
evidences and statistical sampling. Focuses on 3 Credits
detailed analysis of audit programs and EDP, as Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval
concepts concerning the financial condition and This course surveys the accounting systems of key
operation of commercial enterprises. European, Asian, South American, Central
American, and Canadian regions. Examines the
ACC555 - Systems Auditing various approaches to valuation and recordation of
3 Credits assets and liabilities. Also examines the complex
Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval issues regarding the recognition of revenue and
Covers the unique aspects of auditing accounting expenses, as well as the preparation of
information system for two points of view: attesting consolidated financial statements of a United States
to the financial statements or conducting an corporation with foreign subsidiaries.
operational audit. Explores the various technique
used to audit around the system. Focuses on ACC599 - CAPSTONE: Accounting
documentation of evidence and a detailed analysis 3 Credits
of the audit programs. Should be taken as last course or next to the last
course. This directed research course enables the
ACC562 - Advanced Managerial Accounting student to complete a research project in the field
3 Credits of major concentration. The research project will be
Prerequisite: ACC500 or Department Approval monitored by a supervising faculty member and
This course investigates advanced topics in must be defended by the student in an oral
managerial accounting and expands upon topics examination.
covered in managerial accounting. Topics include
cost projections, analysis and interpretation,
analysis under uncertainty, capital budgeting, linear
programming, and decentralized operations.
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BUS501 – Managerial Accounting BUS520 – Human Resources and
3 Credits Organizational Behavior
This course introduces the student to the 3 Credits
concepts and procedures of managerial This course explores human dynamics by
accounting from the perspective of the user. examining the role of management and learning
The course teaches students how to think about styles in the effective functioning of
accounting issues and covers cost accumulation, organizations. Topics include personality types,
decision-making and control. motivation, cognition and learning,
communication, team development, and
BUS502 – Managerial Economics leadership.
3 Credits
This course introduces the aspects of economics BUS530 – Marketing Management
that are most relevant to the operation of the 3 Credits
organization. It covers theory of individual This course offers an understanding of the
economic behavior, demand theory and nature and role of marketing in the firm and in
demand estimation, cost and supply, price the society. Students gain knowledge regarding
determination, production decisions, and the marketing decisions of price, place,
industry structure. promotion, product, develop an understanding
of consumer behavior, market research, social
BUS503 – Managerial Finance and cultural factors affecting marketing. The
3 Credits course exposes students to a series of
This course provides a general survey of the marketing principals, frameworks, and analyses.
field, including the basic principles of corporate
finance, financial markets and institutions, and BUS560 – Management and Information Systems
investment theory. Corporate finance topics 3 Credits
covered include the objective of financial This course introduces the manager to the
management, valuation of assets and strategic use and implications of information
associated problems in the valuation of the technology in the business environment. Topics
firm, acquisition of long-term assets (capital include how information systems affect and are
budgeting), management of short-term assets, affected by organizational goals and strategies;
capital structure, and financial statement basic overviews of the components of an
analysis. Financial markets and institutions information system: hardware, software, data
studied include money markets, stock and bond storage and retrieval, and network
markets, derivatives, and the banking system. communications; the Internet; the information
Investment analysis topics include portfolio systems development process; and systems
theory and asset pricing models. development as planned organizational change.
BUS510 – Strategic Management BUS570 – Business Ethics

3 Credits 3 Credits
This course concentrates on strategy and policy This course introduces students to ethics-
formulation and implementation at the top
related aspects of the business decision-making
management level. It discusses skills and
process. Students address a variety of topics,
concepts needed to manage an organization to
including the theoretical underpinnings of
compete effectively in its environment. It
ethics, stakeholders, decision- making
provides tools for identifying environmental
strategies, and utilization of such strategies in
opportunities and threats and organizational
specific areas such as shareholder and
strengths and weaknesses.
employment relations, marketing, and
globalization. The emphases of the course are
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issue recognition, application of ethical
principles, and analysis of the consistency of
corporate decision-making processes with such
principles. BUS640 – International Business Law
3 Credits
BUS625 - Business Analytics This course provides an in-depth analysis of the
various legal issues encountered in conducting
3 Credits multinational business, including the domestic
The course is an introduction to Business applicable laws of developing and developed
Analytics. It covers managerial statistical tools countries and international conventions and
in descriptive analytics and predictive analytics, treaties. The interplay of economic, social and
including regression. Other topics covered political issues with regulations is examined
using pragmatic approaches. The impact of the
include forecasting, risk analysis, simulation,
United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization
and data mining, and decision analysis. This
(WTO) and other International Organizations on
course provides students with the fundamental global business and legislation are evaluated.
concepts and tools needed to understand the Case studies and legal analyses form important
emerging role of business analytics in learning tools for this course.
organizations and shows students how to apply
basic business analytics tools in a spreadsheet BUS650 – Global Leadership
environment, and how to communicate with 3 Credits
analytics professionals to effectively use and This course provides practical insights into
interpret analytic models and results for external and internal factors which impact
leadership effectiveness. The various
making better business decision. Emphasis is
characteristics of successful leaders are
placed on applications, concepts and
examined through historical and theoretical
interpretation of results, rather than theory approaches. The impact of culture on
and calculations. leadership is studied including analysis of the
impact that various cultures give rise to and
their impact on approaches to leadership form
BUS630 - Data Driven Decision Making
a key element of the course. Additionally,
3 Credits application of the various issues covered during
The course examines the role of quantitative the course is conducted through case studies
data in managerial and entrepreneurial requiring long-term agenda setting and team
decision building.
-making. The course draws upon quantitative BUS670 – Foundations of Human Resource
tools and analyses from several disciplines, Management
especially, statistics, economics, accounting, 3 Credits
and finance. The course study demonstrates This course provides students with an advanced
the understanding of the concepts, principles and
usefulness of these tools and analyses in functions of human resource management.
Topics include planning and decision making,
providing optimal technical options in decision-
organizing, leadership and motivation, change
making situations. The emphasis of the course management and development, control, and in
is on the interpretation and translation of data depth understanding of human resource
into information for the benefit of internal and business issues such as ethics, training,
external consumers. employing organizational development.
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Prerequisite: GIS580 or permission of
BUS680 – Human Resource Law instructor
3 Credits The course introduces students to enhanced
This course provides an overview of human application of GIS, Spatial Information
resource law and applicable federal governance Technology, Business Intelligence (BI)
on employment law and analyzes programs to business and management issues.
discrimination regulation in employment from a It explores existing and potential capabilities of
legal, philosophical and historical perspective. technology in conducting spatial business
Topics include the evaluation of current analysis, simulations, spatial modeling and
methods to help organizations proactively visualization.
address issues raised by employment laws, The course discusses advanced GIS and BI
sexual harassment, and associated ethical concepts as strategic decision making
dimensions of organization compliances. IT/business tools that support marketing
Additional topics include the evaluation of research and analysis, logistics, management
organizational strategies for complying with science, operations and information systems,
laws regarding discrimination, creating an international business and strategic decision-
effective workplace, and strategies to mitigate making.
risk in employment litigation.
GIS583 - Geospatial Web and Mobile
BUS690 - Entrepreneurship and Small Programming
3 Credits
Business Management
Prerequisite: GIS580 or permission of
3 Credits instructor.
This course is a focus on small business The course brings students with Geospatial
entrepreneurship from a management Intelligence tools to mobile and Web world.
perspective that includes analysis and research Students will learn how to program Geospatial
analytical tools for the Web and mobile
in the fields of marketing, taxes, forms of
devices, also how to create mobile GIS
business, capital and venture capital applications using Java, giving you the
opportunities. flexibility to create specific GIS tools for people
working on the move. The course develops
GIS580 - Geospatial Intelligence skills to program Geospatial analysis functions
3 Credits in Web and mobile environments, and utilize
The course introduces students to the ArcGIS PRO Geospatial Intelligence software
application of GIS (Geographic Information for strategic decision making “live” and on the
Systems) technology to business studies and move.
management, emphasizing the concepts and
GIS585 - Geospatial Intelligence Applications
theories of Geospatial analysis, location
in IT, Business, Management, Health &
intelligence and information systems applied
Government operations
to business and management. It uses
Geospatial software, Business Analyst and 3 Credits
Segmentation Module extensions to familiarize Prerequisites: GIS 580 & GIS 581 courses or
students with business solutions using GIS and permission of instructor.
Spatial technology. The course focuses on designing, planning, and
completing a hands-on capstone project using
GIS581 - Geospatial Analysis and Modeling GIS & Spatial Technology to reveal concepts
and demonstrate the power of integrative
3 Credits analysis and visualization to enhance business
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decision-making within a particular company of CBSC530 – Cyber Crime and Homeland Security
choice. 3 Credits
The final group project is the important part of This course covers the most common cyber
students’ analysis and synthesis of the material, threats that our nation faces today and into the
enable to gain greater insights and develop a future. Topics discussed include national cyber
deeper level of understanding through security methodology components such as
sharpening analytical and critical thinking deception, separation, diversity, commonality,
abilities of getting competitive advantage depth, discretion, collection, correlation,
through applying Geospatial Intelligence awareness and response.
technology to decision-making enhancement.
CBSC610 – Computer Forensics and Cyber
CBSC500 – Network Defense and Countermeasures Crime
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course provides students with an overview This course provides students with a
of networks and network security tools used to comparison of traditional crimes and
better secure company assets and protection of cybercrimes. It also provides students with
company data. Additional topics include types of cybercrimes to include fraud, identify
vulnerability assessments, contingency theft, cyber bullying, child exploitation, and
planning, wireless security, web application scams. The course also focuses on digital
security, cryptography and methods for forensics, the four steps of digital forensics,
authorized users to access the network investigations, and types of evidence, standards
securely. and authentication of evidence.
CBSC510 – Cloud Computing from the Ground CBSC620 Cyber Law and Policy
Up 3 Credits
3 Credits In this course students learn the importance of
In this course, students learn about cloud information security, types of information
computing including it benefits, drawbacks, security, the CIA triad, importance of guarding
types of services provided by cloud computing, information, laws associated with guarding
cloud architecture solutions. Additional topics information, privacy laws, and governmental
include cloud resourcing, preparation, security, laws and regulations. Students also learn the
disaster recovery and management. difference between policies, standards,
guidelines and procedures when it comes to
CBSC520 – Data Analytics guarding information.
3 Credits
This course provides students with an CBSC630 – Hacking Methodology
understanding of data analysis by discussing 3 Credits
models and simulation, data sets, different This course provides students with an
types of variables, and tools for collecting, understanding of a hacker’s methodology,
sorting and organizing data into an including the terms reconnaissance,
understandable format. Some additional topics enumeration, exploitation, persistent presence,
are probability and probability distributions and covering tracks, maintenance and exfiltration.
decision making. Students see what it is like to be in the mind of
hacker and witness the patience that it takes to
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get into a network whether it is by getting a
person to accidentally give them access or COMP605 - Optimization and Risk Assessment
through shear brute force.
3 Credits
CBSC640 – Capstone: Cyber Warfare In the competitive business world, using data
3 Credits to its best advantage becomes all the more
This course teaches students how to identify crucial. In this course, students will learn how
why cyberspace is difficult to recognize and to discern the levels of relevancy of data and
defend against cybercrimes from state the impact it has on operations as well as hone
sponsored and non-state sponsored attackers.
their ability to identify macro and micro level
Students learn to explain how laws governing
risk and evaluate risk management programs,
cyber war relate to investigating attacks, and
responses to those attacks called cyber policies, and strategies.
operations. As a capstone course, it
incorporates information from the whole COMP620 – Corporate IT Security Audit
program into a total cyber security project. Compliance
3 Credits
COMP610 – Strategic IT: Best Practices for This course focuses on information technology
Executives security assessment of Compliance and
3 Credits Governance laws and regulations within a
This course focuses on how technology is corporation. The student learns to recognize
positioned as an effective strategic driver in a and discuss Audit characteristics, Auditing tools,
corporation. The student learns to understand frameworks and techniques. The course
the challenges and develop strategic objectives provides the student with case studies of
to implement and develop high-potential current corporation audit issues and challenges.
technology managers. This course provides the Through discussion questions and course
student with case studies of current technology interaction students enhance their decision
challenges in major corporations and making and critical thinking skills while
interaction that promotes critical thinking and developing a strong understanding of the
decision making skills to make technological Compliance and Governance of Corporate IT
decisions that affect the strength of the Security Audits.
corporation.
COMP630 – Technology Entrepreneurship
COMP590 - Data Presentation and 3 Credits
Visualization This course focuses on technology
3 Credits entrepreneurs in their efforts to create new
businesses and to innovate. Students learn to
In addition to the gathering and interpretation
recognize and discuss Technology
of data, today's business environment calls
Entrepreneurs and New Technology Ventures,
upon the analyst to communicate the results of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Policy,
data analysis to a variety of audiences. In this Concepts of Targeting to New Technologies and
course students will learn how to synthesize more structure and planning in technology and
the technical components of data analysis into entrepreneurship through case studies, class
reports, presentations, and visual dashboards collaboration and presentations.
that are meaningful for the intended audience
and deliver those components in a coherent, COMP640 – Capstone: Forecasting and
Management of Technology
convincing format.
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3 Credits
This course focuses on technology forecasting, DACS 610 Data Mining
managing the forecasting analysis, economic 3 Credits
and market analysis of changing technologies This course will provide an introductory look at
that affect business decisions, cost-benefit and concepts and techniques in the field of data
risk analysis, and impact assessment in mining. After covering the introduction and
technology forecasting through case studies, terminologies to Data Mining, the techniques
class collaboration and presentations. used to explore the large quantities of data for
the discovery of meaningful rules and
COMP 650 Software Testing and Analysis knowledge such as market basket analysis,
3 Credits nearest neighbor, decision trees, and clustering
Concepts and techniques for testing and are covered. The students learn the material by
analysis of software. Software testing at the implementing different techniques throughout
unit, subsystem, and system levels. the semester.
Specification-based testing. Code-based
testing. Model-based testing. Methods for test DACS 620 Machine Learning
generation and validation. Static and dynamic 3 Credits
analysis. Formal methods and verification. Introduce fundamental problems in machine
Reliability analysis. learning. Provide understanding of techniques,
mathematical concepts, and algorithms used in
COMP 660 Capstone - Advanced Database machine learning. Provide understanding of
Organization the limitations of various machine learning
3 Credits algorithms and the way to evaluate
Comprehensive coverage of the problems performance of learning algorithms. Topics
involved in database system implementation include introduction, regression, kernel
and an in-depth examination of contemporary methods, generative learning, discriminative
structures and techniques used in modern learning, neural networks, support vector
database management systems. Teaches machines, graphical models, unsupervised
advanced skills appropriate for DBMS learning, and dimensionality reduction.
architects and developers , database specialist,
and the designers and developers of DACS 630 Data Preparation and Analysis
client/server and distributed systems. Focus is 3 Credits
on transaction management, database Surveys industrial and scientific applications of
structures and distributed processing. data analytics with case studies including
exploration of ethical issues via case studies.
DACS600 - Advanced Data Analytics Students will work with a variety of real world
3 Credits data sets and learn how to prepare data sets
for analysis by cleaning and reformatting. We
This course will emphasize the employment of will also cover a variety of data exploration
advanced analytic strategies over the entire life techniques including summary statistics and
cycle of the data analysis process. Using a visualization methods.
comprehensive case-studies approach,
students will logically extend and add DACS 640 Capstone - Data Integration,
definition to their existing analytic skill set, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
resulting in the development of a project 3 Credits
proposal that will serve as preparation for the This course introduces the basic concepts of
data integration, data warehousing, and
capstone experience.
provenance. We will learn how to resolve
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structural heterogeneity through schema management of interest rates, currency rates,
matching and mapping. The course introduces equity returns, and fixed income returns.
techniques for querying several heterogeneous Students use readings and case problems to
datasources at once (data integration) and study when and how to use hedging
translating data between databases with instruments to alter a portfolio’s risk exposure.
different data representations (data exchange).
Furthermore, we will cover the data- FIN630 – Mergers and Acquisitions
warehouse paradigm including the Extract- 3 Credits
Transform-Load (ETL) process, the data cube This course explores the environments that
model and its relational representations (such have recently given rise to a large number of
as snowflake and star schema), and efficient corporate mergers and the business factors
processing of analytical queries. underlying these corporate combinations. It
examines the financial, managerial, accounting,
DACS 650 Data-Intensive Computing and legal factors affecting mergers. Studies how
3 Credits to appraise a potential merger and structure a
This course is a tour through various research merger on advantageous terms.
topics in distributed data-intensive computing,
covering topics in cluster computing, grid FIN640 – Valuation and Value Creation
computing, supercomputing, and cloud 3 Credits
computing. The course will explore solutions This course explores recent developments in
and learn design principles for building large financial management and financial analysis
network-based computational systems to through the use of modern finance theory to
support data-intensive computing. make capital allocation decisions that lead to
long-run value maximization for the
corporation. Focuses on applications and
FIN610 – Financial Strategy financial model building, risk analysis for
3 Credits valuation applications, and business strategies
This course develops financial, analytical, and to measure and manage corporate value and
communication skills necessary to develop and value creation. Topics are relevant to value
implement a financial strategy consistent with consultants, corporate managers, and securities
firm value creation in a dynamic environment. analysts.
It stresses the impact of ethical and legal
considerations, global markets, and FIN660 - Algorithmic Trading and Quantitative
technological innovation on efficient economic Investment Strategies
outcomes. Emphasizes written and oral
3 Credits
communication skills. Upon completion of this
course, students should be able to identify and This course covers advanced financial
analyze a firm’s strategic opportunities and analytics and their practical applications to
propose a suitable financial strategy that is algorithmic trading and quantitative
consistent with firm value creation. investment strategies. To that end, all of the
topics covered-stochastic processes, option
FIN620 – Financial Risk Management pricing, investment strategies, back test
3 Credits
simulation, data and computational
This course provides an overview of all of the
architecture, portfolio construction, trading
hedging markets and hedging instruments. It
explores specific hedging use of options, implementation, and risk management-will
forwards, futures, swaps, and options on be developed in the context of specific
futures. It focuses on advanced financial risk quantitative trading strategies.
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identify optimal alternatives. The course covers
HLTH500 – Healthcare Systems applications of decision analysis to practice
3 Credits patterns, benchmarking, probabilistic risk
This course is designed to advance assessment, cost analysis, conflict analysis, and
understanding of the forces shaping the measurement of severity of illness. Analytical
present and future health care delivery system. tools such as multi-attribute value models,
Students examine the major institutions, Bayesian probability networks, and decision
professions, and political factors that influence trees are covered. Students acquire an
the provision of healthcare services in the understanding of the analytical tools used in
United States. healthcare, including benchmarking
performance of clinicians, implementing
HLTH510 – Managing Healthcare Organizations projects planning scenarios, allocating
3 Credits resources, analyzing the effect of HMO
This course provides the student with a penetration, setting insurance rates, conducting
comprehensive overview of health root-case analysis and negotiating employment
administration in the United States. Areas to be agreements.
covered include providers, payers, governance,
management, the medical staff, community HLTH540 – Physician Group Practice Management
health, and quality initiatives. This course is 3 Credits
highly interactive and requires students to This introductory course examines the business
engage in discussions and group assignments of medicine with an emphasis on proven
and projects. techniques employed by successful physician
practices. Topics include managing cash flow,
HLTH520 – Healthcare Policy, Law and Ethics productivity, appointment scheduling, risk
3 Credits management, revenue management,
This course explores how healthcare policy in personnel, and the external factors reshaping
the U.S. is initiated, formulated and the clinical practice of medicine.
implemented and provides an understanding of
ethical and legal issues inherent in the provision HLTH550 – Financial Management of
of health services. A comparative, cross- Healthcare Organizations
national and cross-state perspective is 3 Credits
employed to analyze political culture, interest This course offers an introduction to the most-
group and party behavior, the legislative and used tools and techniques of health care
executive processes, and the dynamics of financial management, including health care
federalism. Legal issues related to the accounting and financial statements; managing
organization and delivery of health care are cash, billings and collections; making major
examined, along with the ethical and moral capital investments; determining cost and using
considerations associated with the cost information in decisionmaking; budgeting
management of health care facilities and the and performance measurement; and pricing.
provision of health services. Areas of expanded content include revised
examples of financial statements for private
HLTH530 – Decision Analysis for Healthcare non-profit hospitals and investor-owned
Managers hospital management companies, changes in
3 Credits bad debt and charity care, the role of financial
In this course, students draw on scientific statements, the discount rate or cost of capital,
evidence, patients’ preferences, and expert lease financing section, use of cost information,
opinions to analyze managerial decisions and budgeting, cost centers, and current forms of
reimbursement.
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include the process of transforming data into
HLTH560 – Public Health usable information, electronic health records,
3 Credits understanding the roles of the Information
This course prepares professionals to Service Department, Telemedicine, and the
understand and resolve complex health issues Internet.
and enhance the well-being of different local,
state and national communities. This course HLTH610 – Marketing and Competitive
educates and develops leaders in the health Strategy in Healthcare
care workforce by aligning them with academic- 3 Credits
community partners and by empowering This course explores the application of
students to address relevant public health marketing theories to the health care industry.
problems. Students are exposed to core public Marketing concepts and competitive strategies
health knowledge and public health policy are introduced. Emphasis is placed on methods
issues using principles from such fields as for developing organizational strategic plans
epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental using the marketing approach.
health sciences, management, social and
behavioral sciences, and academic research, HLTH620 – Health Insurance and Risk
preventative medicine, data collection, Management
measurements and future challenges. 3 Credits
This course addresses the financing and
HLTH570 – Global Health Systems reimbursement functions associated with
3 Credits medical care in the United States. Primary
This course introduces the structures and attention will be directed toward the economic
mechanisms of health systems worldwide, purpose, structure, operation, and performance
including those in wealthy, transitional and very of the private health-insurance industry.
poor countries. Inter-disciplinary examination is Emphasis will be placed on the business of
made of the achievements of global health providing health-insurance products such as
systems, as well as such challenges as the underwriting, and on medical claims cost
burden of diseases and health system control, pricing, and marketing. In that context,
development. Ways to improve healthcare managed-care techniques, benefit package
systems are explored at the national and global designs, including consumer directed health
levels in terms of evidence-based medicine, plans, and cost-sharing mechanisms will be
cost-effectiveness, quality of care, equity, and discussed. Attention also will be paid to the
human rights. Medicare and Medicaid programs, the impact
of government regulations on the operation
and performance of the private health-
HLTH600 – Healthcare Informatics, Analytics, insurance industry, and health care reform in
and Technology the United States.
3 Credits
This introductory course explores the dramatic HLTH630 – Organizational Behavior in Health
changes that information technology is making Care
in the healthcare setting, and the role of the 3 Credits
healthcare administrator in relation to that This course integrates the study of
technology. This course includes an overview of organizational behavior and organizational
medical informatics and analytics and its theory within the dynamic context of the health
application to evidence-based medicine and care industry. Students explore health care
improved patient outcomes. Additional topics organizations from both the microlevel,
individual behavior in leadership, intrapersonal
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and interpersonal issues, groups and teams, and hospitality industries from a management
managing organizational change as well as the perspective. It examines the components of the
macro-level, the organization as a whole. tourism industry: transportation,
Future and practicing health care managers accommodation, food and beverage, and
alike will benefit from this course, which draws attractions. Other topics include the history,
deeply from current research articles, case political, social and cultural impacts tourism has
studies and health care management journals. on local, state and global environments.
Students will examine and analyze case studies
HLTH640 – Introduction to Health Information drawn from the hospitably and tourism fields
Technology that promote best practice management skills.
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to health record HOTO 620 – Marketing and Advertising in
systems in the non-acute health care settings Hospitality and Tourism
available to the health information 3 Credits
professionals and health care administrators This course examines advanced concepts used
and managers. Emphasis is placed on regulatory to identify, develop, and promote tourism and
issues, documentation practices, hospitality products and services. Issues such as
reimbursement, information systems, quality marketing, sales, advertising, and promotion for
improvement, utilization management, risk the tourism and hospitality industry will be
management and the roles of the health explored. Case studies from different regions
information professionals and current trends in will be used to illustrate both areas of
the field. The course provides practical opportunity and challenges to product
experience in the use of software programs development. Trends in marketing including the
commonly used in health information integration of marketing communications,
technology and database programs in the customer relationship management, global
manipulation and use of health information. markets, the impact of e-commerce and the
expanding organizational role of marketing are
HLTH690 – Capstone Project in Healthcare studied.
Systems
3 Credits
The Capstone Project is the major, integrative HOTO 630 – Financial Management and
learning activity of the Master of Healthcare Planning in Hospitality and Tourism
Administration program. Each student will 3 Credits
work with an actual healthcare organization, This course covers advanced concepts of issues
under the supervision and direction of a faculty related to the sustainable planning and
adviser, with the objective of developing a real- management of tourism and hospitality
world solution to an organizational challenge. businesses. Planning, conservation of resources,
The Capstone Project will allow students to monitoring and assessment, environmental
demonstrate the ability to translate theory into audits, visitor management, and green building
practice using all the learning goals of the construction and retrofits will be discussed. The
program. course also provides a detailed review of the
most widely-used financial management and
HOTO 610 – Hospitality and Tourism accounting systems for the industry.
Management
3 Credits HOTO 640 – Applications of Technology in
This course provides an extensive overview of Hospitality and Tourism
the structure and scope of the travel/tourism 3 Credits
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This course focuses on how technology is contributions to their organizations. It offers
positioned as an effective strategic driver in the students the opportunity to improve their skills
hospitality and tourism business. The student through the use of simulations, role-plays, case
learns to understand the challenges and analyses, and discussions. Skills examined and
develop strategic objectives to implement and practiced in this course include developing and
develop high-potential technology managers. communicating a vision, systems thinking, team
Student will work on case studies of current building, and decision making.
technology challenges, including
implementation and maintenance of complex MGMT620 – Legal Aspects of Management
scheduling and reservation systems. Instructor 3 Credits
and student peer interaction will promote This course introduces students to business-
critical thinking and decision making skills to related aspects of the American legal system.
enhance technological decision making that Students are exposed to a variety of areas
affects the strength of the corporation. including constitutional law, administrative law,
dispute resolution, business formation and
HOTO 690 – MBA Internship in Hospitality and equal employment opportunity as well as
Tourism contracts, torts and property. The emphases of
3 Credits the course are issue recognition and the
For students who are not working in the resolution of such issues through application of
industry, the internship offers the opportunity legal principles.
to put learned theory to practical application in
a supervised work environment. Students are MGMT630 – Managing Organizational
required to complete a minimum of 180 hours Diversity
in the workplace and complete a portfolio on 3 Credits
the internship. Periodic conferences between This course focuses on providing students with
the site supervisor and Program Department an understanding of themselves within cultures
Chair are scheduled to monitor and evaluate and subcultures and their responses to
student progress. difference; other people (bosses, coworkers,
subordinates, clients, and customers); and
MCAP520 – Enterprise Data Management and differences among organizations. The course
develops the point that managing diversity well
Administration
is the essence of good management.
3 Credits
This course focuses on data storage, security
and reporting needs of an enterprise-level
management information system. Also
MGMT640 – Managing Change
examined are management and administration
3 Credits
of very large and/or distributed database
architectures with large geographic This course examines contemporary theories
and practice in managing change and
topographies. Security issues surrounding
preventing and managing crisis. The focus is on
management and administration of large
applying theoretical concepts from the fields of
distributed enterprise-level databases are
organizational behavior and strategic human
presented, as are network and integration
resource management (HRM) to the practical
issues associated with such systems.
challenges of managing organizational change
and transformation.
MGMT610 – Executive Leadership
3 Credits MGMT650 – Asia-Pacific Rim Management
This course examines the characteristics and 3 Credits
skills that allow leaders to make positive
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This course focuses on impact of the world and MGMT675 – Human Capital Management
US economic impact of the Asia-Pacific Rim 3 Credits
countries. Select cases of managerial challenges This course explores the principles of managing
in the Asia/Pacific region are covered, and developing strategic human resources. It
combining a specific national/territorial setting further examines alternative solutions to
with a management topic (i.e., staffing, ethics, strategic human resources problems, critical
incorporation, joint venture management, analysis of human resource solutions, and the
distribution analysis). Emerging issues such as key concepts of motivation and rewards
the new political economy of Northeast Asia, towards managing problems and incorporating
post-industrial globalism in Japan and the solutions. Topics to be covered include
Indian investment environment change are identifying factors and issues associated with
covered. Case studies and analyses are amongst effective policy development in human
the learning tools for students in this course. resources, evaluating training and development
alternatives, negotiating union contracts, and
MGMT660 – Global Negotiations comparing different perspectives on human
3 Credits behavior and motivation and analyzing how
these translate to the organizational reward
The focus of this course is on negotiations in a
systems.
global context. Various negotiation strategies
along with their benefits and pitfalls are
MGMT680 – Organizational Training and
covered. Cross-cultural negotiations and their
impact on approach form an essential element Development
of the course and (i.e., required sensitivity 3 Credits
when negotiating with individuals from This course examines the human relations
different parts of the world). Students theory and practice through individual, group,
participate in a variety of hands-on activities, and organizational performance. Topics include
such as scenario driven discussions, case perspectives on organizational behavior,
studies and student-to-student negotiation. optimizing individual performance, training
programs, leadership development,
organizational design and structure, change,
MGMT665 - Investment Management
and improving organizational effectiveness.
3 Credits
This course is an introductory investment MITM610 – Ethics in Information Technology
course that focuses on practical applications as 3 Credits
well as analytical analyses of investment This course focuses on issues surrounding
theories. It provides the basic knowledge professional codes of ethics, file sharing, and
infringement of intellectual property, security
about financial markets, valuation of
risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft,
investment tools, and different investment
employee surveillance, privacy, compliance,
strategies. Those students who want to start a social networking, and the ethics of IT
career as investment professionals or who corporations. Also examines ethical
want to improve their decision-making as decisionmaking for current and future business
individual investors will find this course very managers and IT professionals and learn how to
useful. The major topics include financial examine the various ethical situations that
markets and instruments, portfolio theory, typically arise in IT.
valuation of equity and fixed-income securities,
options and futures. MITM630 – Systems Analysis, Planning and
Control
3 Credits
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This course introduces concepts and tools of the complex nature of state-local and inter-
systems development and implementation, and local relations in an urban setting.
emphasizes using the life-cycle approach to
effectively manage business information. The MLS630 – Administrative Law
course provides practice in each major phase of 3 Credits
the life-cycle approach: planning, analysis, This course studies the legislative, adjudicatory
design, implementation and operation/support. and general policy-making powers of
Business re-engineering techniques and project administrative agencies and regulatory
management models are used. commissions, and the scope of judicial review
of administrative action. The course is directed
MITM640 – Decision Support and Expert primarily toward an analysis of the political
Systems nature of bureaucracy, and secondarily toward
3 Credits the procedural requirements for administrative
This course focuses on design, development policy-making.
and implementation of effective systems for
meeting information needs of management MLS640 – Environmental Law and Regulatory
decision-makers. The course explains both Policy
model-based and databased decision support 3 Credits
systems and their use by managers in This course examines the development of
functional areas. Spreadsheets and applied environmental law and regulatory policy in the
artificial intelligence models, such as artificial United States. It provides an overview of the
neural network, and/or rule-based expert scope and substance of environmental law and
systems software, may be used to introduce the various regulatory techniques they employ.
the decision-support process. Both criminal and civil litigation surrounding the
implementation of environmental law are
MLS610 – Planning Law examined.
3 Credits
This course examines the application and MPM610 – Project Management Structure and
administration of planning law at the local level. Culture
The tension between constitutionally protected 3 Credits
rights and governmental regulation is explored This course examines the importance of
as it emerges in decisions regarding land use, understanding corporate cultures and their
environmental protection and growth influence on project success. Students improve
management. their identification and evaluation skills through
simulations, role-playing, case analyses, and
MLS620 – Intergovernmental Relations discussions. Areas examined and practiced in
3 Credits this course include identifying characteristics of
This course provides an understanding of the organizational culture, evaluating project
nature and dynamics of the American federal management structures, developing an
system of government: the functions, powers organizational culture and project management
and service delivery capacities of county, structure plan.
municipal and special purpose district
governments, the creation of new jurisdictions, MPM620 – Project Management and the
the reciprocal influences of local, state, and Enterprise Communication Plan
federal bureaucracies, the grant-in-aid system 3 Credits
and revenue sharing among different units of In this course, students examine the
government. A special emphasis is placed on importance and complexity of maintaining
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proper communication throughout the project This course introduces students the basic points
lifecycle. Students improve their of grant writing and administration. The focus is
communication planning and management on writing and evaluation of proposals and
skills through simulations, role playing, case applications. Students develop a program,
analyses, and discussions. Topics examined and practice pre-writing exercises, write sections of
practiced in this course include stakeholder a proposal and letter of inquiry, and prepare
management, developing a communication budgets for Foundation Grants and Federal
matrix, ongoing project communications, Non-Construction Grants. The emphasis is on
change management and proper project operating grants including grant research and
closure. construction grants.
MPM630 – Project Risk and Management MPP630 – Public Budgeting and Finance
3 Credits 3 Credits
This course strengthens the student's ability to This course reviews the history of different
identify, evaluate and manage project risk. approaches to public budgeting and examines
Students improve their evaluation and analysis the budgeting process in government. It
skills through simulations, role playing, case examines the development of public planning
analyses, and discussions. Areas examined and at all levels of government with an emphasis on
practiced in this course include risk budgetary process. Consideration is given to
identification, risk probability assessment, revenue sources, administration, and structure
contingency planning and risk response control. of taxation.
MPM640 – International Project Management MRKT610 – Strategic Marketing

3 Credits 3 Credits
This course prepares the student for managing The focus of this course is strategic marketing
the unique characteristics of international analysis and marketing planning. Students
project management. Students improve their study the components and construction of a
evaluation, analysis and planning skills through strategic marketing plan, and they learn to
simulations, role playing, case analyses, and analyze complex marketing
discussions. Areas examined and developed in situations/decisions. This course reviews trends
this course include outsourcing best practices, in marketing including the integration of
negotiation & managing across distances, cross- marketing communications, customer
cultural communication and management relationship management, global markets, the
techniques. impact of ecommerce and the expanding
organizational role of marketing.
MPP610 – Governmental Theory
3 Credits MRKT620 – Marketing Research
This course introduces students to the field of 3 Credits
comparative government and politics through This course considers the development,
an examination of most common political implementation, identification and generation
systems. Special attention is given to the basic of information from research as input to
concepts of the ethical use of power and marketing decisions. Emphasis is given to the
political culture, decision-making, and marketing manager's perspective in
communications. determining whether additional information is
needed and, if so, how the information should
MPP620 – Grant Writing and Administration be acquired. Topics include problem definition,
3 Credits model building, systems design, research design
and budgeting, and interpretation and
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reporting of information. This course makes MRKT650 - Marketing Analytics
extensive use of statistical software. 3 Credits
MRKT630 – Multinational Marketing This course will focus on developing marketing
3 Credits strategies and resource allocation decisions d
This course introduces the student to global riven by quantitative analysis. Topics covered
marketing concepts and strategies. It examines include market segmentation, market
problems of performing various marketing response models, customer profitability,
functions in other countries. Emphasis is on
social media, paid search advertising,
understanding the different cultural, economic,
product recommendation systems, mobile
political, social and legal environments in which
a firm's product might be marketed in global geo-location analysis, media attribution
settings and formulating strategies for such models, and resource allocation.
markets. The course will draw on and extend students’
understanding of issues related to integrated
MRKT640 – Digital Marketing
marketing communications, pricing, digital
3 Credits
marketing, and quantitative analysis. The
Recent changes in consumer behavior and
opportunities, problems, tactics and strategies course will use a combination of cases,
associated with incorporating electronic lectures, and a hands-on project to develop
methods into the marketing function are these skills.
examined. The course also includes discussion
of current metrics used to gauge the
effectiveness of digital advertising. Subjects RES680 - Capstone in Data Analytics
include eCommerce, Lead Generation, 3 Credits
Retargeting; Web Sites, Media Planning,
This course is designed to help students with
Branding; On-Line Advertising, Advertising
Tools, Display Advertising; Digital Campaigns; capstone project writing and presentation. This
Search Engine Marketing; Social Media course includes all the forms, recommendations
Marketing; Mobile Media. and suggestions about the capstone project in
analytics.
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ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION AND FEDERAL POLICIES
GOVERNANCE
University of the Potomac LLC is governed by a Board of Trustees (see Statement of Legal Control
below). The institution has also clearly distinguished between the role of the independent Trustees and
the owners by establishing related entity called the Board of Managers (BoM). The BoM includes "no
fewer than two and no more than four members appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees as
designated representatives. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the University President and Chief
Executive Officer.
STATEMENT OF LEGAL CONTROL

University of the Potomac was originally incorporated in 1995 in the State of Maryland. University of the
Potomac LLC was created as a Delaware Limited Liability Corporation in 2007. The members of the
Board of Trustees are:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERSHIP
Mr. John Danielson Mr. Josef Merrill
BBA, University of Texas at Austin MBA, University of Chicago
BA, University of California-Davis
Dr. Clinton Gardner
PhD, Michigan State University Ms. Patricia Potter
BA, Michigan State University MBA, National University
BA, Goucher College
Dr. Oksana Malysheva
PhD, University of Pennsylvania Mr. Arnie Sherman
MS, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology MSA, Xavier University
BS, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology BA, University of Cincinnati
Mrs. Barbara Burchett

BA, University of California- Riverside
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Dr. Oksana Malysheva
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
MS, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
BS, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Mr. Josef Merrill

MBA, University of Chicago
BA, University of California-Davis
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EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Dr. Clinton Gardner Dr. Sergei Andronikov
Chief Executive Officer/President Dean of Academics
Ph.D, Russian Academia of Sciences
MBA, George Mason University
Mr. Stewart Brown Mr. Gergj Dollani

Chief Financial Officer/Controller Director, Marketing
BBA, James Madison University, Virginia
Ms. Andrea Ford Ms. Yvonne Hood

Chief Operating Officer Chair, IT Department
MBA, Strayer University MEd, Strayer University
BS, Strayer University BS, University of the Potomac
Dr. Tony Johnson Edward Robinson

Chief Academic Officer Director of Learning Resource Center
Ed.D, Florida State University ML/IS, Catholic University of America
MS, Florida State University JD, District of Columbia School of Law
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Faculty
ABOURACHED, CAROLE
PhD, Oregon State University
MS, American University of Beirut
AFOLABI, MARK
PhD, Binghamton University
MS, Binghamton University
ANDRONIKOV, SERGEI
PhD, Russian Academy of Sciences
MBA, Global Business, Oxford University
Executive MBA, George Mason University
MS, Moscow State University
ANWAR, ASHFAQ
MD, Zakariya University, Multan
MS, Strayer University
MPH, University of Glasgow
ASHIRU, VICTORIA
DM, University of Maryland University College
MS, University of Maryland University College
AZAD, VARGHA
PhD, Nova Southeastern University
MPhil, George Washington University
MS, Texas A&M University
BARNES, LARRY
JD, Stetson College of Law
BOAYUE, JOSEPH
MBA, Strayer University
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BROOKS, TACHA
PhD, Capella University
MS, DeVry University
MS, Central Michigan University
BROWN, ROBERT
MBA, American International College
BURNEY, AUGUSTA
J.D., Marquette University
B.S. DeVry University,
Certification: PMP
CAMERON, GERALDINE
EdD, Walden University
MBA, Southeastern University
COOTE-MARTIN, GILLIAN
DBA, Argosy University
MS, University of Phoenix
COULTER, ROBERT
MBA, University of the Potomac
DELETA-CAMPBELL, ALDITH
EdD, Argosy University
MBA, University of Phoenix
DEVIN, TRICIA
PhD, International University
EdD, Pepperdine University
MA PA, Pepperdine University
DREISONSTOK, MARK
PhD, Georgetown University
MA, University of Freiburg
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FARABEE, CAROL S
PhD, Walden University
EdD, University of Phoenix
MBA, Western International University
MS, Western International University
FARHAT, SALMAN
FISHER, FREDERICK
MBA, George Washington University
MS, University of the Potomac
FOGGIE, WALTER
DM, University of Phoenix
MBOM, University of LaVerne
GINDABA, FEKEDE
MBA, Maharishi University
HANCOCK, MICHAEL
DBA, Walden University
MS, Stratford University
HERMANN, DENNIS
Certification: PMP, CompTIA

HOOD, YVONNE
MS, Capella University
MEd, Strayer University
HUMMELL, SARA
MBA, American College of Commerce & Technology
MA, National University of Mongolia
Certification: Advanced Management & Policy Implementation

Skills, Legislative Budget & Management, Spatial Business
Intelligence
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JAIKARAN, PAUL
PhD, Nova Southeastern University
KAMARA, MOHAMED
KECHIANTZ, ARA
PhD, State Polytechnic Institute
MS, Yerevan State University
MBA, American University of Armenia
KIMBLE, DAVID
DBA, California Intercontinental University
Certification: PMP
LENNON, COLIN
McKELVEY, HENRY
PhD, University of Phoenix
MITEREVA, SVETLANA
PhD, Moscow State University
MS, Moscow State University
MOSES, JAMES
MS, Chaminade University
MS, Madras Christian College
NIKOLOVA, PETYA
MPhD, New Bulgarian University
MBA, Bew Bulgarian University
MA, George Mason University
MA, TUFTS University
MA, University of Sofia
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OBAZU, DARREN
OGLESBY, CYNTHIA
MBA, University of Maryland University College
MS, University of Maryland University College
ONU, STEPHEN
PhD, University of Phoenix
MBA, Global Management
Certification: PMP
PADILLA, CARLOS
PhD, University of Connecticut
MS, University of Connecticut
PERRY, NATE
DBA, California InterContinental University
Certification: Certified Counselor, Instructor, Professional Selling

Skills, Coaching, Leadership Development and Problem Solving
PHAM, MELISSA
MBA, Cardinal Stritch University
MS, University of Wisconsin
PIELLUSCH, MICHAEL
DBA, Argosy University
MS, Santa Clara University
MS, National University
MBA, San Francisco State University
RHODES, DOUGLAS
JD, Hamline University
RIEGER, KEITH
PhD, Texas Tech University
MA, University of Alabama
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SARIN, NELSON
MS, West Coast University
SHAH, ROB
PhD, Northcentral University
MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management
SMITH, KENDRA
Certification: PMP, Agile PMI, Security + CompTIA, ITIL RCV, ITSM
SMITH, SHEHERAZADE
MM, University of Phoenix
STEWART, DONICE
EdD, Argosy University
TOLLIVER, DARCEL
MBA, Drexel University
WELLS, COURTNEY
MA, American University
WILLIAMS, RONDA
MBA, Everest University
Certification: Human Resource, Time Management, Business

Coach, Public Speaking, Stress management, Life Coach
ZEYOHANNIS, ABRAHAM
DM, University of Maryland University College
MS, University of Maryland
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ZHAO, QUI
MBA, University of Northern Virginia
BA, Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Certification: CPA
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Non-discrimination Policy
University of the Potomac adheres to the non-discrimination regulation of the District of Columbia §
2-1402.42. University of the Potomac adheres to the following federal regulations to ensure
nondiscrimination: American Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. University
of the Potomac affirms that it will not discriminate on the basis of the actual or perceived gender,
gender identity or expression, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, political
affiliation, source of income or marital status in any of its policies, practices or procedures in accordance
with applicable federal, state and local laws, nor will it condone any acts of illegal discrimination by its
employees. This provision includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, testing, financial aid
and educational services. If any student has a discrimination concern, please contact Student Services. If
the discrimination concern is one regarding sexual discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual assault,
please contact the Title IX Coordinator listed below immediately. If the discrimination concern is one
regarding disabilities discrimination, please contact the Disabilities Coordinator listed below.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

Sexual harassment is inappropriate in a working environment and is not tolerated at University of the
Potomac. Sexual favors may not be explicitly or implicitly suggested as a term or condition of an
individual’s academic performance or employment. Sexual contact and conduct with sexual overtones,
which has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic work
performance or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working environment,
is prohibited. The University promptly investigates complaints of sexual harassment and when
necessary, takes disciplinary action up to and including termination of the offending individual. All
complaints of sexual harassment will be handled according to the Grievance Procedures (Non-
Academic) section of the Catalog, and should be brought to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator or
to General Counsel.
Washington D.C. Campus

Title IX Coordinator
Student Services
1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 100,
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202)274-2300
Disabilities Policy
University of the Potomac does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs on the basis of
age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. If a student wishes to
request academic adjustment or auxiliary aids, please contact the Disabilities Coordinator listed below.
They may request academic adjustments or auxiliary aids at any time. The Disabilities Coordinator is
responsible for coordinating compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III
of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants, who are persons with disabilities, as defined
in paragraph 104.3(j) of the regulation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, may apply
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for admittance into the program. The University will work with the applicant or student to determine
whether reasonable accommodations can be effective and/or are available.
Any qualified individual with a disability requesting an accommodation or auxiliary aid or service should
follow this procedure:
1. Notify the Disabilities Coordinator in writing of the type of accommodation needed, date
needed, documentation of the nature and extent of the disability, and of the need for the
accommodation or auxiliary aid. The request should be made at least four weeks in advance of
the date needed.
2. The Disabilities Coordinator will respond within two weeks of receiving the request.
3. If the student would like to request reconsideration of the decision regarding his/her request,
he/she should contact the Disabilities Coordinator within one week of the date of the response.
At that time, the student will be required to provide a statement of why and how the response
should be modified.
Washington, DC Campus Online Education

Vienna, VA Campus Disabilities Coordinator
Disabilities Coordinator Student and Retention Services
Student and Retention Services 202-274-2300
1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 100, studentservices@potomac.edu
(202)274-2300
Personal Counseling
University of the Potomac does not offer personal or psychological counseling. Students who
express a need for such services are referred to appropriate community resources through Student
Services.
Maintenance of a Drug-Free Environment

University of the Potomac is committed to drug and alcohol abuse prevention and to the maintenance
of a drug-free educational and work environment. University of the Potomac’s Substance Abuse Policy is
as follows:
• University of the Potomac engages in the education of its students, employees, and community
members who are involved with the University regarding substance avoidance and abuse.
• The University disseminates materials addressing prevention, detection and treatment of
substance abuse.
• The University is committed to reporting the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance.
• Students who violate University of the Potomac’s Substance Abuse Policy are subject to
appropriate action in accordance with Disciplinary Procedures (Non-academic) on the following
pages; such discipline may involve dismissal from the University.
• The drug policy is located in the Student Handbook and is available electronically. Printed copies
of this handbook are available upon request.
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Code of Student Conduct
University of the Potomac’s code of conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and
establishes a structure by which to hold students accountable for violations of the code and other rules
and regulations of the University. University of the Potomac expects its students to conduct
themselves as business professionals as they progress toward their goals of academic achievement and
career success. Conduct subject to disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Academic dishonesty such as cheating, fabrication and plagiarism.

2. Forgery, alteration and/or misuse of University documents, financial instruments, or
identification cards with intent to defraud.
3. Unprofessional conduct, such as, but not limited to:
i. Obstructing or acting in a manner disruptive or disturbing to the normal
educational functions of the University, administration of the University,
disciplinary procedures or other authorized activities on University property;
ii. Disrespect of or insubordination to University personnel;
iii. Use of oral or written profanity;
iv. Physical and/or psychological abuse or the threat of such abuse of any person
on or in the vicinity of University property or at University-sponsored or
University-supervised functions, or conduct that threatens or endangers the
health or safety of any such person; or
v. Sexual harassment of other students, faculty, or staff.
4. Misuse of University property, such as, but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized use of, damage to, theft or seizure of any property or facilities of the
University, or located within the boundary of University premises, threat to do so, or
refusal to depart from any property or facilities of the University upon direction by
officials or other persons authorized to represent the University;
b. Littering, defacing, destroying, or damaging property of the University or property
under its jurisdiction;
c. Unauthorized entry into, presence in, or use of any University building or facility;
d. Violation of the computer use policy; or
e. Violation of the University’s policy on solicitation and sales.
5. Improper use of resource center materials, including damage to materials and failure to return
materials when due.
6. Alcohol and drug violations, such as, but not limited to:
a. Use of alcoholic beverages, including the purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of
such items on campus property;
b. Possession, use, sale, or distribution of any type of drugs for illegal purposes; or
c. Violation of the University’s policy pertaining to smoking.
7. Criminal activity and violent or dangerous behavior, such as, but not limited to:
a. Violation of any local, state, or federal law;
b. Possession on University property or at any University activity of weapons, such as
knives, firearms, or any dangerous chemical or explosive elements or their component
parts;
c. Physical detainment or restraint of another person or the removal of such person from
any place where he and/or she is authorized to remain or to in any way obstruct the
free movement of persons on University premises or at University activities;
d. Threatening of any member of the University of the Potomac community;
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e. Tampering with fire protection apparatus or failure to comply with emergency
evacuation procedures;
f. Gambling or holding of a raffle or lottery on University premises; or
g. Participation in unauthorized and/or disorderly assembly or incitement of a riot.
8. Other violations.
a. Violation of any other University rule or policy not contained in official publications but
announced by a University official or other person authorized by the President or Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).
b. Willful encouragement of others to commit any of the acts herein prohibited.
Sanctions
The following sanctions may be imposed:
• Warning: An oral or written statement to a student that he/she is violating or has violated
University rules and may be subject to more severe disciplinary action.
• Probation: Exclusion from the participation in privileges or activities set forth by the University,
including the holding of any office, for a specified period of time.
• Interim Suspension: If, in the opinion of the President, CEO and/or the Disciplinary Committee, the
presence of a student poses a serious threat to others, the President or his designee may, pending a
hearing, suspend the student immediately. In such a situation, a hearing shall be held at the earliest
reasonable time.
• Suspension: Exclusion from the University (to include classes and other University related activities)
for a definite period of time. If a student, while on suspension, violates the Code of Conduct while
on University property or in relation to a University-sponsored activity, he/she shall be subject to
further discipline in the form of dismissal or expulsion.
• Dismissal: Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions of readmission, if
any, will be stated in the order of dismissal. If a dismissed student violates the Code of Conduct
while on University property or in relation to a University-sponsored activity, he/she shall be subject
to further discipline in the form of expulsion.
• Expulsion: Permanent termination of student status without possibility of readmission to any
campus of the University.
• Revocation of Degree: If, in the opinion of the President, CEO and/or the Disciplinary Committee, a
student has committed gross violations of the University’s Academic Integrity and Ethics Policy, the
President or his designee may, after a hearing, revoke a student’s degree.
• Restitution: In addition to any of the above sanctions, reimbursement for damage to or
misappropriation of property may be required. This may take the form of appropriate services or
other compensation.
Disciplinary Procedures (Non-Academic)

A warning or probation may be administered by the President, CEO or designee without further
consultation. All cases involving suspension, dismissal, expulsion, revocation of degree or restitution of
students are referred by the President, CEO or designee to the Academic Dean or designee, who
convenes a Disciplinary Committee for a hearing.
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Any academic or administrative official, faculty member, or student may file a complaint with the
Academic Dean or designee against any student for violations of University policies and procedures.
1. Written notice will be given to a student charged with violating the policies set out in this
document.
2. If a student requests a hearing, the Academic Dean or designee will schedule a disciplinary
hearing via teleconference, giving the student reasonable time to prepare his/her defense. If the
student does not request a hearing, the Academic Dean or designee will still convene the
Disciplinary Committee, who will make a written determination, which the student may petition
for appeal within ten working days following receipt of the decision.
3. A written decision is issued within ten working days after the hearing.
4. The student is advised in writing of appeal procedures.
5. The student may petition for appeal within ten working days of receipt of the decision by writing
a letter to the Academic Dean or designee. The appeal must outline the reasons the student
objects to the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and provide any written evidence
supporting the student’s position.
The Academic Dean or designee forwards the student’s petition for appeal, along with the summary of
the disciplinary hearing and the Disciplinary Committee’s written decision, to the President, who
reviews all evidence and issues a written decision within thirty days. The decision of the President is
final. The University does not accept further appeals from the student.
Procedures for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior

If a student’s behavior, in addition to disrupting an instructional area, presents a threat to the safety of
those present, the instructor should:
1. Order the student to stop the disruptive behavior and leave the area.
2. Call, or assign someone to call, the police to remove, and if necessary, arrest the student.
3. Notify the Academic Dean or designee and file a charge under the Code of Conduct.
4. If the instructor feels that the student’s presence at the University presents an immediate threat
to the safety of the University community, the instructor should request through the Academic
Dean or designee that the student be placed on interim suspension.
5. A student on suspension is required to meet with the Academic Dean or designee prior to being
permitted to return to class. The meeting is held at the earliest time practicable, but in no event
later than three working days subsequent to the instructor’s action. The meeting is informal in
nature. The official conducting the meeting seeks to determine whether the student should be
permitted to return to class or should be excluded pending resolution of the matter, and
provides the student with an explicit warning as to the consequences of any future disruption.
The instructor should also be present unless specifically excused for good cause by the
Academic Dean or designee.
First Violation
The first time a particular student causes a disruption, the instructor, depending on the seriousness of
the infraction, should:
• Order the student to immediately stop the disruptive behavior and give the student a verbal
warning.
• Make written note of the warning for the instructor’s files, and
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• Talk with the student after class to explain the consequences of any further disruption.
Second Violation
The second time a particular student causes a disruption, the instructor, depending on the seriousness
of the infraction, should:
• Inform the student of the infraction and order the student to leave the instructional area.
• If the student leaves voluntarily, the instructor shall permit the student to return the next
class period. If the student refuses to leave, the instructor shall advise the student that the
failure to leave voluntarily renders the student liable for immediate suspension, dismissal,
or expulsion as well as criminal prosecution for trespassing. If the student still refuses to
leave, the instructor shall call, or assign someone to call, the police to remove, and if
necessary, arrest the student.
• If the student refused to leave, the instructor must file a charge under the Code of Conduct,
and unless interim suspension has been imposed, the student will be required to meet with
the Academic Dean or designee or the Academic Dean prior to being permitted to return to
class. The meeting is held at the earliest time practicable, but in no event later than three
working days subsequent to the instructor’s action. The meeting is informal in nature. The
official conducting the meeting seeks to determine whether the student should be
permitted to return to class or should be excluded pending resolution of the matter, and
provides the student with an explicit warning as to the consequences of any future
disruption. The instructor should also be present unless specifically excused for good cause
by the Academic Dean or designee.
Third Violation
The third time a particular student causes a disruption, the instructor, depending on the seriousness of
the infraction, shall:
• File a charge under the code of conduct (mandatory).

• Inform the student of the infraction and order the student to leave the instructional area. If
the student still refuses to leave, the instructor shall call, or assign someone to call, the
police to remove, and if necessary, arrest the student.
• Notify the Academic Dean or designee and bar the student from attending further classes
until the matter has been resolved. The student is required to meet with the Academic Dean
or designee prior to being permitted to return to class. The meeting is held at the earliest
time practicable, but in no event later than three working days subsequent to the
instructor’s action. The meeting is informal in nature. The official conducting the meeting
seeks to determine whether the student should be permitted to return to class or should be
excluded pending resolution of the matter, and provides the student with an explicit
warning as to the consequences of any future disruption. The instructor should be present
unless specifically excused for good cause by Academic Dean or designee.
The conditions for readmission to class, if permitted at all, are determined by the Academic Dean or
designee and communicated to the instructor.
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Grievance Policy
University of the Potomac recognizes the importance of providing a prompt and efficient procedure for
resolving grievances fairly and equitably, without fear of prejudice or retaliation for initiating a
grievance or participating in its settlement on the part of the person(s) involved. The University has a
grievance policy that provides a process for all students, faculty and employees to discuss issues of
concern with management and to receive careful consideration and a prompt resolution of their
problem in an open and constructive manner. This procedure is intended to supplement, rather than
discourage or replace informal discussion between students and faculty and between supervisors and
employees. A faculty member or a supervisor should make every reasonable effort to resolve concerns
outside the formal Grievance Process.
Students should refer to Student Academic Grievance Procedures and Grievance Procedures (Non-
Academic) below.
Grievance Procedures (Non-Academic)

The grievance procedure described below is applicable to non-academic student complaints.
Level 1: Because grievances should be raised and settled promptly, a grievance shall be raised as soon
as the event occurs or the student gains knowledge of it and in no event more than 60 days after the
event occurred.
If a complaint cannot be resolved informally, the student may file a written grievance. The written
grievance is filed with Student Services and shall contain the name of the complainant, the date of the
filing, and a brief, specific description of the grievance and the redress sought. Students will receive a
written response typically within thirty days of receipt, unless the situation requires additional research
or investigation. All sexual discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual assault matters should be
brought immediately to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator. All disabilities discrimination matters
should be brought to the attention of the Disabilities Office/Coordinator.
Level 2: If not satisfied with the grievance disposition at Level 1, students may file a written grievance
with the Academic Dean or designee within thirty days of receipt of the written decision from the Level
1 official. The written grievance contains the name of the complainant, the date of the filing, a brief,
specific description of the grievance and the redress sought, and the results of the disposition of the
grievance at Level 1.
The student is contacted upon receipt of the written grievance and receives a written response typically
within thirty days of receipt, unless the situation requires additional research or investigation.
Personnel who review the appeal at this level include the Academic Dean and any additional person the
CAO deems relevant to the appeal, e.g., the Director of Academic Operations, an Academic Program
Chair, the Director of Financial Aid or the Registrar. The CAO replies in writing typically within thirty days
after receipt of the written request. The decision of the CAO is final.
Level 3: If a student has a complaint or grievance and it cannot be resolved after exhausting Potomac’s
grievance procedures, a complaint may be filed with the:
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Higher Education License Commission (HELC)
Government of the District of Columbia
1050 First Street, NE; 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
www.osse.dc.gov/helc
Students may also contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as a last
resort if all other efforts above have been exhausted and resolution has not been found. SCHEV
can be contacted at 804-225-2600 or via email www.schev.edu.
Maintenance of Records
Academic records include evidence of application and acceptance, official transcripts from previous
institutions, registration records and educational plans. A student information system is used to house
grades and other transcript information. Academic records are maintained for seven years after a
student leaves school. (Student transcripts are maintained indefinitely.)
The University of the Potomac has implemented tools to ensure that students receive the contact hours
needed for the credits in each course(s). Should an extended closure prevent students from receiving
the appropriate instruction, a prorated refund could be approved for affected courses. Additionally,
University of the Potomac adheres to the state-specific refund policies and/or our published refund
policy described in the University Catalog for students in fully online programs.
Should the University of the Potomac not be able to provide the student with the agreed upon
instruction, the University will seek teach-out opportunities with other Universities holding comparable
accreditation. The teach-out plan provides for equitable treatment of students by ensuring that they are
able to complete the educational program in which they were enrolled immediately prior to the
notification in Institutional Situations Requiring Submission of Teach-Out Arrangements within a
reasonable period of time. The teach-out plan also provides for prompt notification of additional
charges to students, if any.
In the event of a school closure, academic records are maintained by Northern Virginia Community
College (NOVA). In addition, all student records are maintained and backed up daily on Potomac’s
student information system.
Privacy of Student Records
Policies and procedures concerning the privacy of student records are governed by the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380). Student records are maintained by the
Registrar’s Office (academic records), Financial Aid Office (financial aid records) and Student Finance
Office (accounts receivable records). Files that are accessed by outside personnel are documented with
date and the name of the person or entity accessing the file. Files are maintained in a locked room, in
fire resistant cabinets.
Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records, request amendment of their
educational records, consent to disclosure of their educational records and file a complaint with the US
Department of Education.
Students age 18 or over have access to their personal record files kept by University of the Potomac. All
authorized Potomac personnel have access to student records for official purposes. A student (or in
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some cases an eligible parent) is given access to his/her record within a reasonable time after
submitting a written request to the office in possession of the record. Students should allow 72 hours
for a written request to be fulfilled.
If the content of a record is believed to be in error, inaccurate, discriminatory, or in violation of student
rights or otherwise inappropriate, it may be challenged and students may submit a written explanation
to be included in the record.
Student information is released to persons, agencies or legal authorities as required by subpoena/legal

process or by consent of a student (or eligible parent). Information is released on a consent basis in
cases where a student or eligible parent has provided a written consent, signed, dated and specifying
the information to be released and name(s) of persons to whom the information is to be released.
Directory Information
Colleges and universities may disclose, without consent, “directory” information. University of the
Potomac designates the following items as directory information: Student name, address, telephone
number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities,
dates of attendance, degrees, certificates and awards received, e-mail address, and the most recent
previous educational institution attended.
Right of Refusal to Provide Copies

University of the Potomac reserves the right to deny transcripts or copies of records not required to be
made available under FERPA regulations in any of the following situations:
• A student has an unpaid financial obligation to the University

• A student is in default on a Title IV federal loan
• There is an unresolved disciplinary action against a student
University of the Potomac designates the following items as directory information: Student name, major
field of study, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees, certificates
and awards received. If a student does not want any or all of the above information released, he/she
should inform the Registrar’s Office in writing by the fifth calendar day following the start of classes.
Demographic Information for Virginia Residents
Virginia Student Data 2016-2017
2016-2017 2016-2017 2016-2017

Number of Number of Number of
Program
Students at VA Virginia Virginia Residents
Campus Residents Graduates
Certificates 5 4 2
AS-Business 2 1 0
BS-Accounting 3 2 0
BS-Business 41 36 11
BS-Government Contract Mgt. 9 9 4
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BS-International Business 4 4 1
BS-Information Technology 4 3 1
MBA 63 37 1
Masters Healthcare Adm. 1 1 0
MS-Information Technology 94 50 6
Grand Total 224 147 26
Facilities Description for the Virginia Branch Campus

The Virginia Branch Campus of University of the Potomac is situated in the former Kodak building at
2070 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna, Virginia. Located in Suite G100 on the ground floor of a five-story
modern facility, it provides the perfect location to showcase the campus’s six state-of-the-art smart
classrooms and Learning Resource Center. Each classroom is outfitted with large screen projectors
married to eight-foot automatic retracting screens. The Learning Resource Center is outfitted with 10
independent work stations utilizing 23" monitors that provide the students, faculty and staff access to
the Learning Resource Center/Library maintained in Washington, DC (see Learning Resource
Center/Library on page 18). The Vienna Campus Learning Resource Center is also equipped with an
overhead projector and eight-foot automatic retracting screen for group work.
Additionally, the campus provides multiple administrative offices, a reception area, and a large,
comfortable break area for students. A 100-seat auditorium is also available for use with large audience
events such as guest speakers, student functions and commencement exercises.
The building is compliant with all disabilities laws and meets all County of Fairfax, VA ordinances.
Campus Security Policy and Student Right-to-Know
University of the Potomac is committed to providing a safe environment in which students can learn and
staff can work. A copy of the latest campus security report and details on how to report a crime are
available online on our Potomac website under the Student Services tab. Hard copies of the report can
be obtained from Student Services.
Graduation Rates
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires schools to disclose graduation rates of certificate- or degree-
seeking, full-time, first-time undergraduate students. See the University of the Potomac web site
http://www.potomac.edu for details of the University’s graduation rates for certificate, associate
degree and bachelor’s degree programs.
Gainful Employment Data

See the University of the Potomac web site www.potomac.edu for details of the University’s gainful
employment data under program information for each degree program.
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WASHINGTON, DC CAMPUS
1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 100,
Telephone: 202-274-2300
Fax: 202-274-2300
FALLS CHURCH, VA CAMPUS

7799 Leesburg Pike Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22043
Telephone: 202-274-2300
Fax: 202-274-2300
www.potomac.edu
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VOLUME 19, NO.

Clinton Gardner Ph.D

1. Online delivery. These courses are delivered using Internet-based software in an

See Online Computer Requirements and Attendance Policies in this catalog.

University of the Potomac Online

2018-04A Begins 5-Mar-18 Mon

2018-06A Begins 30-Apr-18 Mon

2018-08A Begins 25-Jun-18 Mon

2018-10A Begins 27-Aug-18 Mon

2018-12A Begins 29-Oct-18 Mon

2019-2A Begins 7-Jan-19 Mon

2019-4A Begins 4-Mar-19 Mon

2019-06A Begins 29-Apr-19 Mon

2019-08A Begins 1-Jul-19 Mon

2019-10A Begins 3-Sep-19 Tue

2019-12A Begins 28-Oct-19 Mon

2020-2A Begins 6-Jan-20 Mon

Student Class Schedules

ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Applicants to University of the Potomac must:

• Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.

Accuplacer Placement Tests

• An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs:

International Student Admissions Requirements

For purposes of classroom-based enrollment, international students are additionally defined by

International Student Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

International Student Graduate Admissions Requirements

Transfer credits are considered from the following sources:

• Higher education institutions regionally or nationally accredited by an institutional

Courses Taken Simultaneously at Other Institutions

Transfer of Credit from University of the Potomac to Other Institutions

Portfolio Evaluations of Prior Learning

Domestic (U.S.) Students Tuition and Fees

Master’s Degree Programs

On-Campus International Students Tuition and Fees – Undergraduate Degree Programs

Technology fee (3 credits).......................................................................................................... $450

On-Campus International Students Tuition and Fees – Graduate Degree Programs

Technology fee (3 credits).......................................................................................................... $450

Online International Students Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid Programs

• Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.

Types of Student Aid

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Federal Work Study (FWS)

Subsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

University of the Potomac Monthly Installment Plans

The Walter Person Memorial Scholarship

International Students Tuition Scholarship Program

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits

Private or Foreign School Up to $24,476.79 per academic year National Maximum

Active Military and Veterans

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Be accepted for admission into a degree program by the University.

Payment and Refund Policies

Federal Return of Title IV Funds Refund Policy

• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Institutional Refund Policy