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ACCT 5020 - Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data 3 hours
Provides an understanding of accounting procedures and concepts utilized by management in making decisions. Basic concepts and techniques of accounting; the role of an accounting system in business operations management; preparation and interpretation of financial reports.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets the deficiency requirement in accounting for MBA candidates and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. May not be taken for credit if ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 or the equivalent has been taken and a grade of C or better was earned.
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ACCT 5110 - Fundamentals of Accounting Research 3 hours
Designed to develop student skills in recognizing accounting problems and isolating relevant issues: to develop student skills in generating documentary support and arguments for an acceptable solution to complex accounting problems; to enhance student skills in effectively organizing and communicating, in written and oral form, proposed solutions to accounting problems; and to familiarize students with contemporary accounting practice.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4300 and ACCT 4400. Acceptance into either the MBA or MS program.
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ACCT 5120 - Using Information Systems in Accounting 3 hours
Designed to develop student understanding of the role of accounting information systems and their functions in business. Students develop computer skills in applications for all accounting disciplines. Upon the completion of the course, students understand how accounting information systems facilitate the accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives within the organization.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 or consent of instructor.
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ACCT 5130 - Accounting for Management 3 hours
Designed to provide an understanding of managerial accounting data in making business decisions. Cases, readings and projects are used to examine a wide variety of managerial topics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5020 , ECON 5000 , DSCI 5010 . MATH 1190 or MATH 1400 or MATH 1710.
For students not seeking a BS or MS with a major in accounting.
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ACCT 5140 - Advanced Accounting Analysis 3 hours
Advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting, including business combinations and consolidations, international accounting and monetary translation, governmental accounting and fiduciary accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120. ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4140 or the equivalent has been taken.
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ACCT 5150 - The Development of Accounting Theory 3 hours
Theory of accounting as it has developed in the economy of the United States. Particular emphasis on concepts, income measurement, valuation of assets, and valuation and measurement of equities. Application of accounting theory to contemporary problems is analyzed by cases and research papers on selected areas.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ACCT 5160 - Issues in Financial Accounting and Standard Setting 3 hours
Advanced accounting concepts and standards with emphasis on income determination, including legal, economic and accounting views of the income concept. Development of criteria for evaluating and applying theoretical concepts, particularly as they apply to current controversial questions in accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120, ACCT 3270.
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ACCT 5180 - Topics in Financial Accounting 3 hours
Seminar in new topics and areas of current interest to students of financial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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ACCT 5200 - Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance 3 hours
Examination of professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective. Ethical reasoning, moral character and moral decision making provide a framework for examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional career. Exploration of the concept of corporate governance and the direction business entities are taking in establishing a sound governance framework. Designed to meet the ethics requirement of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, as well as the ethics educational needs of the larger business community.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 and admission to the MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation program.
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ACCT 5250 - Strategic Cost Management 3 hours
The role and scope of the strategic cost management function (management accounting) within organizations is changing rapidly. New cost management tools provide organizations with information for decision making and control in an international marketplace. These tools directly incorporate organization strategy and focus on process understanding. Typically includes readings, cases and discussion of planning and budgeting, activity based concepts, target costing, performance measurement, quality and environmental cost management. Specific topics will vary.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5300 - Federal Taxation of Income 3 hours
Comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals but many topics also apply to business entities. Coverage includes technical tax rules and motivations behind these rules, as well as tax planning opportunities and limitations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400. Graduate standing.
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4300 or equivalent has been taken for credit.
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ACCT 5310 - Tax Research and Administrative Procedure 3 hours
Objectives are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students are able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum. Familiarizes students with federal tax policies and procedures and the authorities that govern tax practice by tax professionals.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4320 with a grade of C or better or consent of department; ACCT 4400 with a grade of C or better; and acceptance into either the MBA or MS program.
Master of Science in Taxation students should enroll in this course at the first opportunity after beginning their graduate course work.
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ACCT 5320 - Taxation of Flow-Through Entities 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries and their owners/beneficiaries.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4320 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.
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ACCT 5330 - Taxation of C Corporations 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal income taxation of C corporations and their shareholders. Emphasis placed on reading and interpreting tax laws to determine the tax consequences of completed transactions and generate tax planning strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 or ACCT 5110 (either may be taken concurrently).
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ACCT 5340 - Oil and Gas Taxation 3 hours
Focuses on tax problems relative to the oil and gas industry. Topics may include acquisition, operation and disposition of natural resource properties; preproduction expenditures, depletion, depreciation and ad valorem taxes; tax planning for natural resource investments; or other topics.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4320 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.
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ACCT 5350 - Multijurisdictional Taxation 3 hours
Examination of international, state and local tax issues. Topics include U.S. taxation of in- and out-bound transactions, sourcing of income and deductions, and nexus issues.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4320 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.
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ACCT 5360 - Advanced Topics in Federal Taxation 3 hours
Provides thorough coverage of advanced topics in tax accounting, including but not limited to state and local taxation, multinational income taxation, tax policy, tax practice and administration, advanced topics in the taxation of C corporations, advanced topics in the taxation of flow-through entities, estates, gifts and trusts, taxation of tax-exempt entities, and financial accounting for income taxes.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 .
ACCT 5360 may not be taken prior to completing a minimum of 9 hours in taxation (including ACCT 5310 ).
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ACCT 5370 - Family Tax Planning 3 hours
Comprehensive study of federal estate and gift taxation, as well as advanced family tax planning issues.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 .
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ACCT 5380 - Tax Practice and Procedures 3 hours
Covers federal tax practice and procedures with particular emphasis on issues of current importance. Also delves into matters of tax policy and issues of particular importance in tax enforcement. Material important and relevant to participation in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 . Student must have completed at least 18 hours of graduate-level course work before enrolling.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.
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ACCT 5410 - External Auditing 3 hours
Typical topics include professional issues, ethical responsibilities, the auditor’s role in society, audit planning, the evaluation of evidence pertaining to internal controls and account balances, and the auditor’s consideration of fraud. Audit cases, short essay(s), and presentations allow students to improve technical auditing skills, their understanding of professional and ethical issues, their understanding of current issues in practice, and communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400.
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ACCT 5430 - Auditing — Special Problems 3 hours
In-depth study of particular problems in auditing. The topics change to cope with the dynamic nature of the profession. Specific topics can be offered on a part-term/semester or term/semester basis.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5410 .
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ACCT 5440 - IT Auditing 3 hours
Addresses the skills and knowledge required of auditors, both internal and independent, in technology-based accounting environments. Primary focus is on the use of the computer as an audit tool for controls and financials, through Generalized Audit Software. Included is a data analytics capstone assignment, utilizing different software applications, applied to ‘big data’ financial datasets. Additional topics covered include computer fraud, IT governance and security.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400. Student must have completed 18 hours of graduate-level course work before enrollment.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.
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ACCT 5450 - Seminar in Internal Auditing 3 hours
Study of the theory and practice of internal auditing. The course examines the difference between internal and external auditing, focusing on such issues as independence, audit scope, reporting and human relations. Specific internal audit topics include operational auditing, audit administration, planning and supervision, and internal audit reporting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400.
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ACCT 5470 - Auditing — Advanced Theory 3 hours
Conceptual approach to the auditing process, stressing the interrelations of objectives, standards, techniques and procedures. Current topics, including significant legal cases, are included.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5410 . ACCT 5800 is recommended.
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ACCT 5480 - Fraud Examination 3 hours
The use of forensic accounting and fraud prevention and deterrence to understand why and how fraud and occupational abuse is committed. Students learn about prevention, detection, and investigation methods to help minimize exposure to losses. Course is structured to enhance the student’s ability to understand the pervasiveness of occupational fraud, to assess the risk of fraud, and those who commit fraud.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the master’s program in accounting and completion of ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400; or admission to the master’s program in criminal justice.
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ACCT 5520 - Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting 3 hours
A detailed exposure of governmental and non-profit accounting for state and local governments, universities, hospitals, and other not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 and ACCT 3270; or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5630 - Accounting Systems and Controls 3 hours
Comprehensive study of computerized managerial accounting systems. Major topics include: role of accounting systems in managerial planning and control (decision making), application of computers in accounting systems, role of the managerial accountant in technology management.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 , ACCT 4100; or consent of department.
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ACCT 5640 - Current Topics in Accounting Information Systems 3 hours
Acquaints students with current topics related to accounting information systems. Current topics will be selected by the instructor and may include, but will not be limited to, the following: accounting issues involving Enterprise Resource Planning software packages, the accountant’s role in electronic commerce and forensic auditing. Instruction may include cases and/or lecture format. The course is structured to enhance the ability of students to think critically and to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the rapidly changing world of information technology. Intended for those interested in new and emerging areas of accounting information systems.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 or 6 hours of BCIS above the 3000 level.
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ACCT 5641 - Current Electronic Commerce Topics in Accounting Information Systems 1.5 hours
Part of the electronic commerce track of the MBA program. Discussion addresses how electronic commerce is employed in the field of accounting, how the issue of e-com changes and challenges accounting information systems, control issues arising from the use of e-com in AIS, and methods for controlling these risks.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Students should complete a packet of materials prior to the first day of class. Contact the department for materials.
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ACCT 5700 - Energy Industry Fundamentals 3 hours
Overview of the energy industry from early oil exploration through emerging alternative technologies. A broad overview of the geologic, engineering and business sides of the oil and gas industry. Acquaints students with the steps in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas from developing a prospect to delivering a product: how geologists decide where to drill, how mineral rights are acquired, how contracts are structured, and how financing is obtained for oil and gas deals. Includes the study of drilling and completion operations and the technology required to produce oil and gas. Students also are acquainted with the legal, regulatory and environmental issues encountered in drilling for and production of oil and gas.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ACCT 5710 - Oil and Gas Accounting 3 hours
Introduction to the oil and gas industry and the specialized financial accounting procedures associated with the industry. Areas emphasized include accounting for exploration, development, production, depreciation, depletion and amortization; conveyances, joint operations, asset impairment and retirement obligations; and disclosures and reserves. Successful-efforts and full-cost accounting methods are covered.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120, and ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5720 - Energy Accounting, Federal Tax and Financial Reporting 3 hours
Focuses on upstream accounting, federal tax and reporting issues affecting the energy industry. Topics include successful-efforts and full-cost accounting, impairments, asset retirement obligations, production costs, joint interest operations, revenue streams, unitization, supplemental disclosures, conveyances, and completion decisions. Other topics covered include tax issues relative to the oil and gas industry, environmental liabilities and financial information used by energy companies for decision making. The material covered also includes a review of how accounting and tax information impact finance and operations from the local to the global level.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5130 .
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ACCT 5760 - Accounting, Business Analysis and Valuation 3 hours
Utilization of strategic and critical thinking skills to investigate accounting issues. Through the analysis of intra-disciplinary cases, students show that they have the relevant research skills and technological sophistication to access, evaluate and interpret relevant information needed for decision making.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5110 or ACCT 5310 , and ACCT 5120 ; student must have completed 18 graduate hours of courses before enrollment.
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ACCT 5780 - Professional Exam Competency 3 hours
Prepares students for the accounting profession while improving examination skills. Students participate in intensive testing and study to prepare for professional certifications.
Prerequisite(s): Department of Accounting approval is required and must be taken in student’s final semester.
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ACCT 5800 - Internship 3 hours
Supervised productive and educationally meaningful work experience in a job related to the student’s career objective.
Prerequisite(s): Meet employer’s requirements and have consent of the Internship Director and department chair.
May not be taken for academic credit if student has received 3 hours of credit for ACCT 4800. May only be taken once. May be counted only as an accounting elective and does not count as part of the accounting GPA. Pass/no pass only.
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ACCT 5890 - International Accounting 3 hours
Integrates the functional areas of accounting and the functional areas of business administration in a global decision-making framework. Cross-functional and global approaches to organizational issues are emphasized. Structured to enhance the ability of students to think critically and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the global perspectives on accounting, environmental, social and political influences on accounting, accounting information systems in a multinational enterprise, performance evaluation in a multi-national enterprise, comparative international analysis of financial statements and the exploration of timely topical issues related to international accounting.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 or ACCT 5130 .
May not be taken for credit if ACCT 4420 or equivalent has been taken for credit.
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ACCT 5900 - Special Problems 3 hours
Topic chosen by the student and developed through conference and activities under the direction of the instructor. Course activities include required regular participation in a specified 4000-level class and additional assignments by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
A maximum of 3 semester hours of Special Problems may be applied toward a degree. Course credit might not count in fulfilling CPA exam requirements.
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ACCT 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conference and activities under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
A maximum of 3 semester hours of 5000-level special problems course work may be applied toward the degree. Course can be counted only as an elective or in special circumstances as a required course. Might not count in fulfilling CPA exam requirements. Graded or pass/no pass.
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ACCT 6010 - Seminar on Advanced Topics in Accounting Research 3 hours
Covers one or more special fields. Topics covered in this course depend on the needs of the students enrolled each term/semester.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ACCT 6190 - Seminar on Theory Development and Theory Formulation 3 hours
Explores theory formulation and development in disciplines related to accounting; evaluates the ontological, epistemological and methodological structure of contemporary accounting research and critically examines the adequacy of contemporary research from a historical perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6290 - Seminar on Behavioral Research in Accounting 3 hours
Critically examines behavioral theories as well as methods and their application to accounting research. The course draws on cognitive psychology and accounting literature.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6390 - Seminar on Capital Markets-Based Accounting Research 3 hours
Presents a synthesis of capital markets research in accounting. Covers “classic” papers in the major research areas within the field, methodological issues, and emerging issues in financial accounting.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6490 - Independent Research Paper I 3–4 hours
Major paper, independently prepared, that presents results of an intensive and critical review of accounting research that focuses on a topic of interest to the student. The paper concludes with an assessment of research opportunities, if any, in the area examined.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6590 - Independent Research Paper II 3–4 hours
Major empirical research paper, independently prepared, that presents results of an empirical analysis. Students specializing in archival research conduct an empirical analysis using archival data (i.e., stock prices, accounting numbers, analyst forecasts, management forecasts, etc.). Students specializing in behavioral research conduct a pilot study. The paper includes discussion of the research problem, its importance, and all other aspects of the research design (i.e., assumptions, theory, hypotheses, potentially relevant explanatory variables that need to be controlled for, etc.). Students present their papers to accounting faculty and doctoral students in a research workshop.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral status and consent of instructor.
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ACCT 6900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
May be repeated for credit.
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ACCT 6910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
May be repeated for credit.
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ACCT 6940 - Individual Research 1–12 hours
Individual research for the doctoral candidate.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
May be repeated for credit.
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ACCT 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation 3, 6 or 9 hours
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 12 hours credit required. No credit assigned until dissertation has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment in this course subsequent to passing qualifying examination for admission to candidacy.
Prerequisite(s): Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
May be repeated for credit.
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ADTA 5120 - Introduction to Data Analytics 3 hours
Provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of data science, including data-informed decision making, research design, data acquisition and management, statistical analysis software and programming, communicating and operationalizing analysis results, and data ethics. Focuses on applications of data science methods in framing and answering strategic questions facing decision makers in a variety of organizations – from marketing to policing. Topics presented are explored in depth in later courses.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ADTA 5130 - Data Analytics I 3 hours
Provides an overview of quantitative methods essential for analyzing data, with an emphasis on business and industry applications. Topics include identification of appropriate metrics and measurement methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, experimental design, parametric and non-parametric tests, simulation, and linear and logistic regression, categorical data analysis, and select unsupervised learning techniques. Standard and open source statistical packages are used to apply techniques to real-world problems.
Prerequisite(s): ADTA 5120 or consent of instructor.
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ADTA 5230 - Data Analytics II 3 hours
Extends the concepts developed in Data Analytics I to multivariate and unstructured data analysis. Modern techniques of multivariate analysis, including association rules, classification methods, time series, text analysis and machine learning methods are explored and implemented with real-world business and industry data. Provides a hands-on introduction to state-of-practice technology and tools. Focus is on the application and interpretation of the methods discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ADTA 5130 or consent of instructor.
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ADTA 5240 - Harvesting, Storing and Retrieving Data 3 hours
Provides an introduction to collecting, storing, managing, retrieving and processing datasets. Techniques for large and small datasets are considered, as both are needed in data science applications. Traditional survey and experimental design principles for data collection as well as script-based programming techniques for large-scale data harvesting from third party sources are covered. Data wrangling methodologies are introduced for cleaning and merging datasets, storing data for later analysis and constructing derived datasets. Various storage and process architectures are introduced with a focus on how approaches depend on applications, data velocity and end users. Emphasizes applications and includes many hands-on projects.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ADTA 5250 - Large Data Visualization 3 hours
Presents strategies and methods for effective visualization and communication of large data sets. Standard and open source data visualization packages are used to develop presentations that convey findings, answer business questions, drive decisions and provide persuasive evidence supported by data.
Prerequisite(s): ADTA 5120 or consent of instructor.
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ADTA 5340 - Discovery and Learning with Big Data 3 hours
Examines the latest methods for discovery and learning from large data sets. Emphasizes applications of predictive and pattern recognition techniques in making business, policy and allocation decisions. Topics complemented by hands-on projects using data discovery and statistical learning software.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ADTA 5550 - Deep Learning with Big Data 3 hours
Introduction to fundamentals of artificial neural networks with big data applications. Theory and implementation of deep learning techniques to obtain solutions to business, industry, and science problems. Applications of deep learning frameworks and libraries.
Prerequisite(s): ADTA 5240 or ADTA 5250 or ADTA 5340 .
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ADTA 5940 - Analytics Capstone Experience 3 hours
Open to all student seeking an analytics capstone course. This unique learn-by-doing course is offered in lieu of a project, portfolio or thesis for candidates of the MS Advanced Data Analytics degree. Requires a significant project about which students periodically report, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of their findings and its relevance to their interests and/or career goals. Students and peers discuss how their ongoing effort enriches and advances the human condition. Submission of a final paper and presentations are required for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of required 27 hours of Advanced Data Analytics courses toward degree.
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ANTH 5000 - Seminar in Cultural Anthropology 3 hours
Survey of anthropological attempts to understand and explain the similarities and differences in culture and human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5010 - Anthropological Thought and Praxis I 3 hours
Considers the history of anthropological concepts, the major historical debates in anthropological theory and historical tensions between applied and theoretical knowledge. Special emphasis is given to critical examination of concept and theory formation and the application of anthropological ideas to the problems of everyday life.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5000 or 12 hours of anthropology.
For students taking the online version of ANTH 5010, attendance at the orientation for the Department of Anthropology’s online master’s students is also required.
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ANTH 5021 - Anthropological Thought and Praxis II 3 hours
Considers contemporary anthropological concepts and theories and the major debates that have been produced by them. Special emphasis is given to the most recent tensions and debates on the relationships between theoretical and applied knowledge. Specific attention is paid to the relationships between social theory and social policy formation.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 .
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ANTH 5031 - Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods 3 hours
Focuses on ethnographic and qualitative methods and the development of the skills necessary for the practice of anthropology. Special emphasis is given to qualitative techniques of data collection and analysis, grant writing, the use of computers to analyze qualitative data and ethical problems in conducting qualitative research.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5032 - Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods for Non-Majors 3 hours
Designed to teach non-majors the basics of ethnographic and qualitative methods. Students develop the skills necessary to conduct qualitative research through reviewing and applying the relationship of research to theory, research ethics, project design, data collection (observation, interviewing and focus groups), coding, analysis of data through the use of computer software, and presentation of findings.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5041 - Quantitative Methods in Anthropology 3 hours
Basic principles and techniques of research design, sampling, and elicitation for collecting and comprehending quantitative behavioral data. Procedures for data analysis and evaluation are reviewed, and students get hands-on experience with SPSS in order to practice organization, summarizing, and presenting data. The goal is to develop a base of quantitative and statistical literacy for practical application across the social sciences, in the academy and the world beyond.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5050 - Preparation for Practice and the Applied Thesis 3 hours
Emphasis on planning the applied thesis project, professional development, and bringing students into the community of practice of applied/practicing anthropologists. Students learn skills in client development, project design, proposal writing, informational interviews, how to obtain a job, how to succeed in the workplace, and networking. In addition, students are exposed to contested issues in the field and career trajectories of practitioners. A number of practitioners are invited as guest speakers.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5100 - Organizational Anthropology 3 hours
Anthropologists have developed numerous tools for analyzing culture and culture change. Many of these can be put to use in studying business organizations. This course is a look at business organizations from an anthropological point of view. Often an organization’s productivity or lack thereof is directly related to the degree to which its strategy and culture mesh. Methods used in anthropology can aid in defining the specific culture of an organization and in providing strategies for change within it. This course explores those anthropological tools that can be useful in increasing productivity in business organizations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5110 - Design Anthropology 3 hours
Fundamentals of the field of design anthropology. Students collaborate on an applied project, practice applied research methods and video ethnography. Students learn to engage in collaborative analysis and work with customers to translate their research into practical applications. In addition to hands-on experience, students conduct readings on topics relevant to the project and to design anthropology in general.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5201 - Medical Anthropology 3 hours
Perspectives in contemporary medical anthropology, with a focus on the biocultural basis of health and sociocultural variations in illness and healing (ethnomedicine). Study of comparative health systems, political-economic and ethical issues in health and care, health professions and patients’ views of illness.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5210 - Anthropology in Public Health 3 hours
Introduction to the contributions of anthropology to public health. Highlights the socio-cultural perspective on the fundamentals of public health, including but not limited to international health, domestic health, epidemiology, infectious disease, child survival, women’s and men’s health, and health policy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5300 - Migrants and Refugees 3 hours
Focuses on the factors embedded in people’s displacement, either through migration or refugee movements. Aims at identifying the cultural processes that promote displacement and those emanating from the consequences of displacement. Emphasizes the human factor encapsulated in the phenomenon of displacement.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5400 - Environmental Anthropology 3 hours
Emphasis on theory, major environmental questions, problems, issues, and possible solutions illustrated by case studies from different parts of the world. Examination of environmental issues pertaining to land/sea and natural resources, food production systems, deforestation, population problems, poverty and environmental justice, natural hazards and risks, resource conflicts and warfare, over-fishing, economic development, globalization and transnationalism, mineral and oil extraction, landscapes, biodiversity conservation, the commons, ecofeminism, and valuation of nature. Course goals are to provide a global sample of the literature in environmental anthropology; a survey of concepts, issues, theories, methods and practices in environmental anthropology; and an in-depth acquaintance with a particular topic in environmental anthropology through an individual research project.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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ANTH 5620 - Anthropology of Education 3 hours
Examines issues and approaches relevant to the study of education within the field of anthropology. Provides an introduction to anthropological concepts and anthropological methods used in the study of education and schooling. Includes an examination of the relation between anthropology and education as it pertains to cultural transmission. In addition, it looks at cultural difference, minority status, and educational outcomes. It also highlights current perspectives and critiques relevant to educational “problems” and emerging solutions derived from an anthropological perspective of education.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as EDCI 5620 .
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ANTH 5700 - Topics in Applied Anthropology 3 hours
Applied ethnographic investigation, analysis and discussion of a significant, contemporary topic of interest to students in various graduate programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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ANTH 5710 - Symbolic/Cognitive Anthropology 3 hours
Anthropological consideration of symbolism provides a unique view of cultural beliefs and values as stamped in the process of policy making. Attention is given to how symbols are used to give meaning to social life and how symbols define and create belief systems, including traditional anthropological concerns with religion, kinship, politics, economics, business and advertising.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5800 - Applying Anthropology: Practicum I 3 hours
Provides experiential learning in applied anthropology through placement in business, government, community, and social service organizations and agencies. Students design and implement an applied anthropology project under the supervision of a faculty member. This placement is planned in cooperation with the student to meet specialized career goals.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 .
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ANTH 5810 - Applying Anthropology: Practicum II 3 hours
Provides experiential learning in applied anthropology through placement in business, government, community, and social service organizations and agencies. Continuation of Practicum I. Students finish up any remaining research, deliver their findings to the client, and prepare a written report and a verbal presentation for the department of anthropology.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 , ANTH 5800 .
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ANTH 5900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ANTH 5950 - Applied Thesis 3 or 6 hours
To be scheduled with consent of department. 6 hours required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 5010 , ANTH 5021 , ANTH 5031 , ANTH 5041 , ANTH 5050 .
May be repeated for credit.
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Applied Economics |
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AECO 5010 - Interdisciplinary Seminar 1–6 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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AECO 5050 - Seminar in Contemporary Applied Economic Problems 3 hours
Analysis and discussion of significant contemporary issues in economics and public policy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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AECO 5870 - Research Methods 3 hours
Research methodology for business and the social sciences. Topics include research design; techniques of exploratory data analysis; measures of association; a survey of multivariate factor, discriminant and clustering procedures; and an introduction to linear regression analysis.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of college statistics or consent of instructor.
Offered fall term/semester only.
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AECO 5880 - Multivariate Regression Analysis 3 hours
Application of multivariate regression analysis to issues in business and the social sciences. Topics include estimation and analysis of linear models under ideal and non-ideal conditions, instrumental variables estimation and estimation of models with limited dependent variables. Emphasis is placed upon the application of computer technology to practical problems in forecasting and policy analysis.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of college statistics or consent of instructor.
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AECO 5900 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to advanced students capable of doing independent research in economic education, and labor and industrial relations under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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AECO 5910 - Special Problems 1–3 hours
Open to advanced students capable of doing independent research in economic education, and labor and industrial relations under the direction of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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AECO 5920 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis 6 hours
Research methods emphasizing the philosophy of science, basic statistical methods and basic research design; preparation of a number of research proposals reflecting alternative research designs and alternative statistical methodologies and a mini-thesis with emphasis on empirical studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required of all Master of Science candidates.
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AECO 5930 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis 6 hours
Research methods emphasizing the philosophy of science, basic statistical methods and basic research design; preparation of a number of research proposals reflecting alternative research designs and alternative statistical methodologies and a mini-thesis with emphasis on empirical studies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required of all Master of Science candidates.
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AECO 5950 - Master’s Thesis 3 or 6 hours
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Continuous enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5000 - Choral Techniques 3 hours
Choral organizations, singing, conducting, performing, repertoire and history. Actual experience in a model a cappella choir.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUAG 5001 - Student Teaching in Studio Piano 3 hours
Observation and supervised student teaching with emphasis on private studio teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.
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MUAG 5002 - Student Teaching in Group Piano 3 hours
Observation and supervised student teaching with an emphasis on group piano teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of college.
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MUAG 5160 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy 3 hours
Approaches for children and adult beginners; technique, style and musicianship; review and recommendation of materials for all grades. Supervised student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUAG 5170 - Intermediate Piano Pedagogy 3 hours
Approaches for children and adult intermediate level; technique, style and musicianship; review and recommendation of materials for all grades. Supervised student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 5160 or consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5200 - Piano Literature 3 hours
Bach through the early romantics. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with MUAG 1270.
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MUAG 5201 - Piano Literature 3 hours
The late romantics to the present. Survey of major composers, styles and forms; individual topics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with MUAG 3270.
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MUAG 5210 - Vocal Literature 3 hours
Advanced song literature from all national styles from 1750. Stylistics analysis and historical significance.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 4210 or equivalent.
Meets with MUAG 4210.
Offered spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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MUAG 5215 - Advanced Vocal Diction 2 hours
Advanced Italian, French and German diction. Phonetics and pronunciation.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 1906, MUAG 1907, MUAG 1909, or consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5220 - Advanced Singing-Acting Techniques 1 hour
Working with the techniques of H. Wesley Balk, the course develops singing/acting skills that integrate the full system of each student. An experiential learning course in which the student applies the techniques to his or her individual operatic repertoire or assigned scenes from opera.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the graduate program or artist’s certificate. Must have at least three operatic arias in personal repertoire.
Highly recommended to be taken before MUAG 5640 .
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MUAG 5225 - Oratorio Repertoire and Practicum 3 hours
Comprehensive study and performance of oratorio repertoire from the Baroque through Contemporary periods.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Meets with MUAG 4225.
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MUAG 5260 - Piano Collaboration (Vocal) 3 hours
Skills and techniques of vocal collaboration through study and performance with soloists of art song and vocal repertoire with orchestral reduction; study of relevant reference works; sight-reading, transposition, coaching and teaching collaborative skills.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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MUAG 5261 - Vocal Repertoire Master Class 3 hours
Intensive study and performance of art song with piano and other vocal repertoire with orchestral reduction.
Prerequisite(s): MUAG 5260 , MUAM 5503 , or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
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