(For MBA students only.) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.

An applied study of how managers use data to guide strategic decisions in complex organizational environments. The goal is to interpret performance outcomes, assess markets, and evaluate strategic options using analytical reasoning. Topics include descriptive and predictive analytics, performance measurement, forecasting and scenario evaluation, market and customer insights, visualization and executive communication, and ethical data practices. Activities emphasize synthesizing real-world data, forming evidence-based recommendations, and communicating insights to stakeholders to support leadership decision-making.

Prerequisite: All MBA core courses. An examination of business strategy that synthesizes and applies key concepts gained through previous study to an actual business situation. A business simulation is used to make strategic decisions related to financial, marketing, sales, and production scenarios. Activities include developing a business plan for a foreign market entry, conducting an analysis of two foreign markets, examining the markets' potential, determining country and financial risks, examining potential customers, selecting suitable distributors, and making a market entry decision as part of a team.

Prerequisite CLCS 605 and CLCS 615. An exploration of the practical applications of cloud computing across various industries and domains. The aim is to leverage cloud solutions to solve complex business challenges. Hands-on projects provide insights into the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with cloud adoption. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CLCS 625 or CCS 625.

Development of the practical skills needed to deploy, configure, and manage cloud-based solutions. Real-world scenarios are used to master cloud service models, architecture design, security, and cost management. Hands-on labs and case studies provide practice in using major cloud platforms and tools to optimize cloud systems for performance, scalability, and cost effectiveness. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CLCS 655 or CCS 630.

An overview of effective cybersecurity strategies to defend against a wide range of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Activities include hands-on exercises and review of case studies by subject matter experts. The development of policies for cybersecurity defense is introduced. Discussion covers theoretical concepts for cybersecurity defense and the skills needed to safeguard data, systems, privacy, and networks in today's dynamic digital landscape. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMAP 615 or CMP 610.

A comprehensive study of the essential principles and practices needed for building and leading a robust cybersecurity organization. Discussion covers the development of proactive strategies to safeguard critical assets of an organization and ensure the overall security of an organization. The skills needed for cybersecurity governance, including risk assessment, policy development, compliance management, and contingency planning, are examined in depth. Activities include a hands-on, project-based exploration of different cybersecurity governance scenarios for an organization. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMAP 635 or CMP 620.

An in-depth exploration and application of cybersecurity contingency planning in an organization. The business impact of cybersecurity events on an organization is analyzed. Activities include hands-on, project-based case studies for the development of incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity plans for an organization. Discussion covers various methods to back up data and the utilization of various tools for organizational cybersecurity resilience. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMAP 660 or CMP 630.

A study of the basics of cybersecurity and the application of cyber methodologies to cyber architectures, services, protocols, algorithms, software components, and programming languages. Focus is on becoming familiar with the important roles that security management, security architecture, operations security, and physical security play in cybersecurity. Discussion covers the impact of cyber terrorism and national security on cybersecurity. Activities include hands-on, real-world experience with state-of-the-art tools and technologies in a lab-intensive environment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CST 610 or CTCH 605.

Prerequisite CTCH 605 and CTCH 615. A comprehensive study of targeted cyberattacks, including advanced persistent threats. The aim is to plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from targeted cyberattacks. Focus is on the phases of targeted cyberattacks and methods used by attackers during each phase. Topics include cyberattack prevention, mitigation, and response. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CST 620 or CTCH 635.

A detailed exploration of the tools and technologies commonly used in forensic examinations best practices. Topics include procedures for securing and validating evidence, including digital media and physical memory, and for recovering artifacts and analyzing, reporting, and presenting results in both criminal and civil situations. Experience with mobile forensic analysis is provided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CST 640 or CTCH 665.

A project-driven study of the processes and technology designed to enhance data-driven decision-making, integrating artificial intelligence with human decision-making. The goal is to apply creative methods to ask better questions, identify core problems, develop models, interpret results, and convey findings to various audiences. Topics include the use of commercial software to manage, analyze, and report on data and create actionable insights across a range of contexts, including societal, business, political, intelligence, healthcare, and media/entertainment. Discussions explore best practices for the long-term success of an analytics project in terms of project management and communications, with an emphasis on the analytics life cycle.

A project-based introduction to digital forensics and cyber investigation supporting the collection, examination, analysis, and reporting of incidents and cybercrimes. The objective is to participate in data and evidence processing while preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining a strict chain of custody. Topics include online evidence collection, incident response, legal frameworks, cyberattack investigation, and specialized tools and methodologies used in cyber investigations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: DFC 610 or DFCS 605.