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This course provides students with an introduction to the SAS programming language. It is for students who want to learn how to write SAS programs to access, explore, prepare, and analyze data. The course will also cover some intermediate topics as time allows. Through a series of mini projects, students will gain a basic working knowledge of the SAS programming language. This course also counts toward the professional SAS certification.

This course runs January 20–May 3 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

This course will provide an in-depth look at Fundamental Data Analytics Concepts – the methods of analytics, analytics versus data science. We will also explore analytics – team roles, team success factors, defining strategy, organizational culture, innovation, engagement, service, learning, data centrism. Data Strategy, including scope and purpose, data collection, standardization, and cleansing, data architecture, virtualization, and integration, will be an integral part of this course. Students will explore data insights and analysis, organization change and patterns, effective change management, and SMART Goals. Students complete a semester-long idea paper.

This course runs January 20–May 3 on Thursdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

A hands-on data analytics course for structured data using SAS Enterprise Miner. Covers the skills that are required to assemble analysis flow diagrams using the rich tool set of SAS Enterprise Miner for both pattern discovery (segmentation, association, and sequence analyses) and predictive modeling (decision tree, regression, and neural network models). Course includes defining a SAS Enterprise Miner project and explore data graphically, modifying data for better analysis results, building, and understanding predictive models such as decision trees and regression models, comparing and explaining complex models, generating, and using score code, applying association and sequence discovery to transaction data. Upon completion, students will have a set of practical data analytics skills and know how to apply these skills in a variety of business environment and with many types of structured data.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Mondays from 7–9:30 p.m.

A hands-on course emphasizing the importance of data visualization in understanding data. Designed for those who have never used data visualization software before, this course will utilize Microsoft Power BI to prepare students to create reports and dashboards at all levels of an organization. Students will learn exploratory and explanatory data analysis and learn how to ask the right questions about what is needed in a visualization. Students will assess how data and design work together and learn which visualization to use in various situations. Students will learn how to balance the goals of their stakeholders with the needs of their end-users and be able to structure and organize a digital story for maximum impact.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course focuses on the use of accounting information for internal planning, analysis, control, and decision-making within an organization. Emphasis will be placed on understanding, evaluating, and developing actions and strategies based on the major types of financial and non-financial reports available to managers. Students will understand how to use internally generated accounting data to develop and support business strategies and maintain the organization’s competitive advantage. Other key topics include product and service costing and pricing, setting budgets, investment analysis, measuring performance, and forecasting.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Mondays from 4–6:30 p.m.

A managerial overview of both macro and microeconomics, focusing on economic concepts related to individuals, businesses, and markets as well as the overall economy. Students will emerge with the analytical and economic tools needed to make effective business decisions. Key topics include how markets determine the configuration and pricing of outputs and inputs, the behavior of consumers and businesses in response to market forces, factors affecting economic growth, alternative market structures, regulation, and the effects of fiscal and monetary policy on strategy and concepts like GDP, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, and investments. The course will emphasize the micro foundation of macroeconomics in making key management decisions using economic and optimization models within organizations.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course is the introductory course to the Marketing Master’s Degree Program. It is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of marketing in the context of a creative and innovative program design. Students will learn techniques for improving the flexibility and originality of their thinking and will explore approaches used by marketing practitioners to create and sustain organizational innovation.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

The marketing management course is designed to serve as an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. Students will improve their ability to develop effective marketing strategies and assess market opportunities, as well as design strategy implementation programs. In addition, students will have the opportunity to communicate and defend their recommendations and build upon the recommendations of their peers.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

The marketing strategy course is designed to allow students to understand and develop marketing strategies for a real-world business or organization. Through case studies and in-class discussion, students will analyze the opportunities and challenges of selecting effective and efficient platforms and promotional tools. Special emphasis will be put on the synergies and effectiveness of the marketing mix.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Thursdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

Today's leaders are challenged with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the current environment as well as driving innovation and change to spur growth. This course combines the topics of operations management and project management to provide students with the skills to manage both aspects of the organization. This course focuses on the skill set and knowledge needed to manage specific, time-bound projects alongside the ongoing, day-to-day operations of an organization. Key topics include lean techniques, total quality management, Six Sigma, operations management, and project, program, and portfolio management. Emphasis will also be placed on team dynamics and management as they relate to successfully completing short-term projects and meeting long-term organizational goals. Students will gain exposure to software, tools, and simulations to apply key concepts to real-life managerial situations.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course focuses on developing the leadership and management skills necessary for success in entrepreneurial ventures. Students will explore how entrepreneurs lead and manage their businesses through the phases of startup, growth, and scaling, with a focus on creating value, building strong teams, and driving innovation. The course emphasizes practical strategies for navigating the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as resource constraints, risk management, and market competition. Students will learn how to effectively lead teams, make strategic decisions, and foster a culture of innovation within their organizations. The course covers key aspects of entrepreneurial management, including operational efficiency, financial oversight, and growth strategies, equipping students with the tools to lead successfully in both small businesses and high-growth startups.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

The digital marketing course explores several aspects of the new digital marketing environment, including topics such as digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, and 3D Printing. It will provide a richer understanding of the foundations of the new digital marketing landscape and a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help the students digitally create, distribute, promote, and price goods and services.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Wednesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

Students will be introduced to the contributions and potential of a graphic designer as part of a marketing team. The workflow, the technological tools utilized, useful terminology and project pacing will be covered. Students will be exposed to the visual problem-solving angle within marketing. In addition, basic design principles and the ability to identify effective design modules will be introduced.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Wednesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

This course provides students with an introduction to the SAS programming language. It is for students who want to learn how to write SAS programs to access, explore, prepare, and analyze data. The course will also cover some intermediate topics as time allows. Through a series of mini projects, students will gain a basic working knowledge of the SAS programming language. This course also counts toward the professional SAS certification.

This course runs January 20–May 3 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

A hands-on data analytics course for structured data using SAS Enterprise Miner. Covers the skills that are required to assemble analysis flow diagrams using the rich tool set of SAS Enterprise Miner for both pattern discovery (segmentation, association, and sequence analyses) and predictive modeling (decision tree, regression, and neural network models). Course includes defining a SAS Enterprise Miner project and explore data graphically, modifying data for better analysis results, building, and understanding predictive models such as decision trees and regression models, comparing and explaining complex models, generating, and using score code, applying association and sequence discovery to transaction data. Upon completion, students will have a set of practical data analytics skills and know how to apply these skills in a variety of business environment and with many types of structured data.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Mondays from 7–9:30 p.m.

A hands-on course emphasizing the importance of data visualization in understanding data. Designed for those who have never used data visualization software before, this course will utilize Microsoft Power BI to prepare students to create reports and dashboards at all levels of an organization. Students will learn exploratory and explanatory data analysis and learn how to ask the right questions about what is needed in a visualization. Students will assess how data and design work together and learn which visualization to use in various situations. Students will learn how to balance the goals of their stakeholders with the needs of their end-users and be able to structure and organize a digital story for maximum impact.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course focuses on the use of accounting information for internal planning, analysis, control, and decision-making within an organization. Emphasis will be placed on understanding, evaluating, and developing actions and strategies based on the major types of financial and non-financial reports available to managers. Students will understand how to use internally generated accounting data to develop and support business strategies and maintain the organization’s competitive advantage. Other key topics include product and service costing and pricing, setting budgets, investment analysis, measuring performance, and forecasting.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Mondays from 4–6:30 p.m.

This course runs October 20–December 7 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

A managerial overview of both macro and microeconomics, focusing on economic concepts related to individuals, businesses, and markets as well as the overall economy. Students will emerge with the analytical and economic tools needed to make effective business decisions. Key topics include how markets determine the configuration and pricing of outputs and inputs, the behavior of consumers and businesses in response to market forces, factors affecting economic growth, alternative market structures, regulation, and the effects of fiscal and monetary policy on strategy and concepts like GDP, unemployment, inflation, business cycles, and investments. The course will emphasize the micro foundation of macroeconomics in making key management decisions using economic and optimization models within organizations.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course is the introductory course to the Marketing Master’s Degree Program. It is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of marketing in the context of a creative and innovative program design. Students will learn techniques for improving the flexibility and originality of their thinking and will explore approaches used by marketing practitioners to create and sustain organizational innovation.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

The marketing management course is designed to serve as an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. Students will improve their ability to develop effective marketing strategies and assess market opportunities, as well as design strategy implementation programs. In addition, students will have the opportunity to communicate and defend their recommendations and build upon the recommendations of their peers.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

The marketing strategy course is designed to allow students to understand and develop marketing strategies for a real-world business or organization. Through case studies and in-class discussion, students will analyze the opportunities and challenges of selecting effective and efficient platforms and promotional tools. Special emphasis will be put on the synergies and effectiveness of the marketing mix.

This course runs January 20–March 6 on Thursdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

Today's leaders are challenged with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the current environment as well as driving innovation and change to spur growth. This course combines the topics of operations management and project management to provide students with the skills to manage both aspects of the organization. This course focuses on the skill set and knowledge needed to manage specific, time-bound projects alongside the ongoing, day-to-day operations of an organization. Key topics include lean techniques, total quality management, Six Sigma, operations management, and project, program, and portfolio management. Emphasis will also be placed on team dynamics and management as they relate to successfully completing short-term projects and meeting long-term organizational goals. Students will gain exposure to software, tools, and simulations to apply key concepts to real-life managerial situations.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Tuesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

This course focuses on developing the leadership and management skills necessary for success in entrepreneurial ventures. Students will explore how entrepreneurs lead and manage their businesses through the phases of startup, growth, and scaling, with a focus on creating value, building strong teams, and driving innovation. The course emphasizes practical strategies for navigating the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as resource constraints, risk management, and market competition. Students will learn how to effectively lead teams, make strategic decisions, and foster a culture of innovation within their organizations. The course covers key aspects of entrepreneurial management, including operational efficiency, financial oversight, and growth strategies, equipping students with the tools to lead successfully in both small businesses and high-growth startups.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Tuesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

Special topics course.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Thursdays from 4–6:30 p.m.

The digital marketing course explores several aspects of the new digital marketing environment, including topics such as digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, and 3D Printing. It will provide a richer understanding of the foundations of the new digital marketing landscape and a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help the students digitally create, distribute, promote, and price goods and services.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Wednesdays from 7–9:30 p.m.

Students will be introduced to the contributions and potential of a graphic designer as part of a marketing team. The workflow, the technological tools utilized, useful terminology and project pacing will be covered. Students will be exposed to the visual problem-solving angle within marketing. In addition, basic design principles and the ability to identify effective design modules will be introduced.

This course runs March 16–May 3 on Wednesdays from 4–6:30 p.m.