Academic Catalogue

Programmes & Courses

Every Anthem degree combines a concentration with a shared general-education core. Credit values below are the ones recorded on the university transcript.

School of Science & Technology

9 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

Computer Science

A 125-credit online undergraduate degree covering programming, systems, networks and enterprise software architecture, with a general-education core in writing, mathematics and the social sciences.

125 credits · Subject code CSC

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 210Operating Systems Practicum3.00
CSC 240Principles of Computer Networks3.00
CSC 250Computer Architecture3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
CSC 310Programming in C++3.00
CSC 312Object-Oriented Programming in Java3.00
CSC 313Web Page Development using HTML5 & CSS33.00
CSC 320Micro-Assembly Language3.00
CSC 386Web Page Development Using JavaScript3.50
CSC 395Programming With Visual C# and SQL3.00
CSC 400Intro to Enterprise Software Architecture4.00
CSC 401Web Design, Planning, and Implementation3.00
CSC 410Topics in ASP.NET4.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
CSC 430Network Design & Administration4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Information Systems & Security

Built around the university's networking, database and information-ethics coursework for students moving into systems administration, governance and security roles.

122 credits · Subject code INS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 240Principles of Computer Networks3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
INS 350Information Ethics & Regulatory Issues3.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
CSC 430Network Design & Administration4.00
MGT 425Introduction to Project Management3.00
Bachelor of Arts

Cybersecurity

Prepares students to protect systems, networks and data through coursework in risk management, digital forensics, ethical hacking and security governance.

124 credits · Subject code CYB

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 240Principles of Computer Networks3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
INS 350Information Ethics & Regulatory Issues3.00
CYB 300Foundations of Cybersecurity3.00
CYB 315Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing3.00
CYB 330Digital Forensics3.00
CYB 350Network Security & Defence4.00
CYB 370Risk Management & Compliance3.00
CYB 410Incident Response & Disaster Recovery4.00
CSC 430Network Design & Administration4.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Data Science & Analytics

Trains students to collect, model and visualise data for business intelligence, using statistics, programming and database systems.

123 credits · Subject code DAT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
MAT 210Calculus & Analytical Geometry3.00
MAT 371Discrete Mathematics2.50
DAT 310Introduction to Data Science3.00
DAT 320Statistical Programming with Python3.00
DAT 330Data Mining & Machine Learning4.00
DAT 340Data Visualisation & Reporting3.00
DAT 360Big Data Technologies3.00
DAT 410Predictive Analytics4.00
CSC 395Programming With Visual C# and SQL3.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Software Engineering

Focuses on designing, building and maintaining reliable software systems through requirements engineering, testing, architecture and collaborative development.

126 credits · Subject code SWE

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 210Operating Systems Practicum3.00
CSC 310Programming in C++3.00
CSC 312Object-Oriented Programming in Java3.00
CSC 313Web Page Development using HTML5 & CSS33.00
SWE 300Software Engineering Fundamentals3.00
SWE 320Requirements Engineering3.00
SWE 340Software Architecture & Design Patterns4.00
SWE 360Software Quality Assurance & Testing3.00
SWE 410Agile & DevOps Practices3.00
CSC 400Intro to Enterprise Software Architecture4.00
CSC 410Topics in ASP.NET4.00
MGT 425Introduction to Project Management3.00
Bachelor of Arts

Web Development

A hands-on concentration in front-end and back-end web development, covering markup, scripting, frameworks, databases and deployment.

121 credits · Subject code WEB

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 313Web Page Development using HTML5 & CSS33.00
CSC 386Web Page Development Using JavaScript3.50
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
WEB 300Front-End Development3.00
WEB 310Back-End Development & APIs3.00
WEB 330Modern JavaScript Frameworks3.00
WEB 350User Experience & Interface Design3.00
WEB 400Full-Stack Application Development4.00
CSC 401Web Design, Planning, and Implementation3.00
CSC 410Topics in ASP.NET4.00
MGT 425Introduction to Project Management3.00
Bachelor of Arts

Network Administration

Develops the skills to install, configure and manage enterprise networks, cloud services and network security infrastructure.

122 credits · Subject code NET

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CSC 105Introduction to Computer Science3.00
CSC 240Principles of Computer Networks3.00
CSC 250Computer Architecture3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
NET 300Network Operating Systems3.00
NET 320Routing & Switching4.00
NET 340Cloud Computing Fundamentals3.00
NET 360Virtualisation & Data Centre Operations3.00
NET 410Enterprise Network Design4.00
CSC 430Network Design & Administration4.00
CYB 350Network Security & Defence4.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Master of Science

Computer Science

Advanced online graduate study in algorithms, distributed systems and machine learning, closing with a supervised capstone project.

36 credits · Subject code MSCS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MSCS 601Advanced Algorithms & Complexity3.00
MSCS 610Distributed & Cloud Systems3.00
MSCS 620Machine Learning & AI4.00
MSCS 630Advanced Database Systems3.00
MSCS 640Secure Software Engineering3.00
MSCS 695Graduate Capstone Project6.00
Doctor of Philosophy

Computer Science

A research doctorate in computing, with qualifying examinations and a supervised dissertation defended online.

60 credits · Subject code PHDCS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PHD 705Advanced Topics in Computing3.00
PHD 715Research Methods in Computer Science4.00
PHD 725Artificial Intelligence Research Seminar3.00
PHD 765Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
PHD 805Dissertation Research24.00

School of Business & Management

8 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

Technology Management

A management concentration for technical professionals, combining quantitative decision making, project management and organisational psychology.

120 credits · Subject code MGT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MGT 303Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making3.00
MGT 399Innovative Management of Technology3.00
MGT 425Introduction to Project Management3.00
PSY 355Organizational Psychology3.00
ECO 372Principles of Microeconomics3.00
MKT 180Intro to Marketing & Commerce4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Business Administration

A broad management degree covering accounting, marketing, economics, business law and strategy for students moving into supervisory and enterprise roles.

120 credits · Subject code BUS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
BUS 110Introduction to Business3.00
ACC 201Financial Accounting3.00
ECO 372Principles of Microeconomics3.00
MKT 180Intro to Marketing & Commerce4.00
BUS 320Business Law & Ethics3.00
MGT 303Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making3.00
FIN 340Corporate Finance3.00
MGT 425Introduction to Project Management3.00
BUS 450Strategic Management Capstone4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Accounting

Prepares students for accounting, audit and financial-reporting roles, with coursework aligned to professional examination topics.

121 credits · Subject code ACC

SubjectCourse titleCredits
ACC 201Financial Accounting3.00
ACC 202Managerial Accounting3.00
ACC 310Intermediate Accounting I4.00
ACC 311Intermediate Accounting II4.00
ACC 350Taxation of Individuals & Business3.00
ACC 400Auditing & Assurance4.00
ACC 420Accounting Information Systems3.00
FIN 340Corporate Finance3.00
Bachelor of Arts

Marketing & Digital Commerce

Focuses on consumer behaviour, brand strategy and the analytics behind online selling, advertising and customer retention.

120 credits · Subject code MKT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MKT 180Intro to Marketing & Commerce4.00
MKT 250Consumer Behaviour3.00
MKT 320Digital Marketing & Social Media3.00
MKT 340Brand Management3.00
MKT 380Marketing Analytics4.00
MKT 410E-Commerce Strategy3.00
BUS 320Business Law & Ethics3.00
Master of Business Administration

Business Administration

A postgraduate management degree for experienced professionals, delivered part-time online over six terms.

36 credits · Subject code MBA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MBA 510Managerial Economics3.00
MBA 520Accounting for Managers3.00
MBA 530Organisational Behaviour & Leadership3.00
MBA 540Marketing Management3.00
MBA 550Operations & Supply Chain3.00
MBA 610Corporate Strategy3.00
MBA 690Applied Business Capstone6.00
Graduate Certificate

Project Management

A short postgraduate credential in planning, scheduling, risk and delivery, suitable as a stand-alone qualification or as MBA credit.

18 credits · Subject code PMC

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PMC 500Project Planning & Scope3.00
PMC 510Scheduling & Cost Control3.00
PMC 520Risk & Procurement3.00
PMC 530Agile Delivery3.00
PMC 590Project Management Practicum6.00
Master of Business Administration

Business Administration

A flexible online MBA covering strategy, finance, marketing and operations for managers and entrepreneurs.

42 credits · Subject code MBA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MBA 601Strategic Management3.00
MBA 610Managerial Finance3.00
MBA 620Marketing Strategy & Analytics3.00
MBA 630Organisational Leadership3.00
MBA 640Global Business & Economics3.00
MBA 695Integrative Capstone6.00
Doctor of Business Administration

Business Administration

An applied business doctorate pairing advanced strategy and economics with a practice-focused dissertation.

60 credits · Subject code DBA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
DBA 701Advanced Strategic Theory3.00
DBA 711Quantitative Research Methods4.00
DBA 721Qualitative Research Methods4.00
DBA 761Doctoral Proposal Seminar3.00
DBA 801Dissertation Research24.00

School of Arts & Humanities

7 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

English & Professional Writing

Literature, rhetoric and applied writing for careers in editing, communications, publishing and technical documentation.

120 credits · Subject code ENGL

SubjectCourse titleCredits
ENG 101English Composition3.00
ENG 120College Writing3.00
ENG 230Survey of World Literature3.00
ENG 310Advanced Composition & Rhetoric3.00
ENG 340Editing & Publishing3.00
ENG 360Technical & Professional Writing3.00
JRN 390Introduction to Journalism: Creative Writing3.00
ENG 450Writing Portfolio Capstone4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Communication Studies

Public speaking, media analysis and intercultural communication for roles in public relations, training and corporate communications.

120 credits · Subject code COMM

SubjectCourse titleCredits
COM 130Public Speaking3.00
COM 210Interpersonal Communication3.00
COM 280Media & Society3.00
COM 340Public Relations Practice3.00
COM 422Culture, Conflict & Communications3.00
COM 440Organisational Communication3.00
Bachelor of Arts

History

Modern world, American and global-cultural history, with training in archival research and historical writing.

120 credits · Subject code HIST

SubjectCourse titleCredits
HIS 140World History 1865–Present3.00
HIS 210American History to 18773.00
HIS 211American History since 18773.00
HIS 320Historical Research Methods3.00
SOC 308Global Cultures3.00
HIS 450Senior Thesis in History4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Studies

A flexible interdisciplinary degree that lets adult learners combine humanities, social science and technology coursework around a personal focus.

120 credits · Subject code LIB

SubjectCourse titleCredits
ENG 120College Writing3.00
PHI 220Introduction to Philosophy3.00
REL 240World Religions3.00
GEO 160World Geography3.00
PSY 151Introduction to Psychology3.00
LIB 400Interdisciplinary Senior Project4.00
Certificate

Technical Writing

A six-course credential in documentation, style and information design for technical teams.

18 credits · Subject code TWC

SubjectCourse titleCredits
TWC 210Foundations of Technical Writing3.00
TWC 220Documentation & Style Guides3.00
TWC 230Information Design3.00
TWC 240Writing for Software Products3.00
TWC 250Editing for Clarity3.00
TWC 290Technical Writing Portfolio3.00
Master of Arts

English & Literature

Graduate study of world literature, critical theory and advanced academic writing, delivered fully online.

33 credits · Subject code MALIT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
LIT 601Literary Theory & Criticism3.00
LIT 610World Literatures in English3.00
LIT 620Rhetoric & Advanced Composition3.00
LIT 630Digital Humanities3.00
LIT 695Master's Thesis6.00
Doctor of Philosophy

Humanities

Doctoral research across literature, history, religion and philosophy, supported by online supervision.

60 credits · Subject code PHDHUM

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PHD 706Advanced Humanities Scholarship3.00
PHD 716Historiography & Method3.00
PHD 726Research Writing & Publication3.00
PHD 766Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
PHD 806Dissertation Research24.00

School of Social Sciences

7 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, with grounding in research methods, statistics and applied practice.

120 credits · Subject code PSY

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PSY 151Introduction to Psychology3.00
PSY 210Developmental Psychology3.00
PSY 250Abnormal Psychology3.00
PSY 300Research Methods in Psychology4.00
PSY 320Cognitive Psychology3.00
PSY 355Organizational Psychology3.00
PSY 430Social Psychology3.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Organizational Psychology

Applies psychological research to hiring, training, motivation and workplace culture for human-resources careers.

121 credits · Subject code OPS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PSY 151Introduction to Psychology3.00
PSY 355Organizational Psychology3.00
OPS 310Personnel Selection & Assessment3.00
OPS 330Training & Development3.00
OPS 360Workplace Motivation & Leadership3.00
OPS 420Employment Law & Ethics3.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Political Science & Public Administration

Government, policy and administration for students entering public service, non-profit management or further legal study.

120 credits · Subject code POL

SubjectCourse titleCredits
POL 165American National Government3.00
POL 240Comparative Politics3.00
POL 310Public Policy Analysis3.00
POL 330International Relations3.00
PAD 350Public Administration & Budgeting3.00
POL 450Policy Research Capstone4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Criminal Justice

Policing, courts, corrections and criminological theory, with electives in cybercrime and forensic investigation.

120 credits · Subject code CRJ

SubjectCourse titleCredits
CRJ 110Introduction to Criminal Justice3.00
CRJ 220Criminology3.00
CRJ 300Criminal Law & Procedure3.00
CRJ 330Policing in Society3.00
CRJ 360Corrections & Rehabilitation3.00
CRJ 410Cybercrime & Digital Evidence3.00
CYB 330Digital Forensics3.00
Master of Arts

Public Administration

A postgraduate degree for public-sector and non-profit managers, focused on budgeting, policy and governance.

36 credits · Subject code MPA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MPA 500Foundations of Public Administration3.00
MPA 520Public Budgeting & Finance3.00
MPA 540Policy Analysis & Evaluation3.00
MPA 560Human Resources in the Public Sector3.00
MPA 580Ethics & Accountability3.00
MPA 690Capstone in Public Service6.00
Master of Arts

Psychology

An online master's in applied psychology with emphasis on research methods, assessment and organisational practice.

39 credits · Subject code MAPSY

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PSY 601Advanced Psychological Assessment3.00
PSY 610Research Design & Statistics4.00
PSY 620Organisational & Industrial Psychology3.00
PSY 630Ethics & Professional Practice3.00
PSY 695Master's Thesis6.00
Doctor of Philosophy

Social Sciences

Doctoral research in psychology, sociology, economics or political science with advanced methods training.

60 credits · Subject code PHDSOC

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PHD 707Advanced Social Theory3.00
PHD 717Advanced Quantitative Methods4.00
PHD 727Advanced Qualitative Methods4.00
PHD 767Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
PHD 807Dissertation Research24.00

School of Health Sciences

7 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

Healthcare Administration

Non-clinical preparation for managing clinics, departments and health services, covering law, finance and quality improvement.

120 credits · Subject code HCA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
HCA 110Introduction to Health Systems3.00
HCA 240Healthcare Law & Regulation3.00
HCA 300Healthcare Finance3.00
HCA 330Quality & Patient Safety3.00
HCA 360Human Resources in Healthcare3.00
HCA 450Health Administration Capstone4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Public Health

Population health, epidemiology and health promotion for community, government and non-profit health roles.

120 credits · Subject code PBH

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PBH 130Introduction to Public Health3.00
PBH 250Epidemiology3.00
PBH 300Environmental Health3.00
PBH 330Health Promotion & Education3.00
PBH 380Global Health3.00
CSC 420Statistics & Analysis4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Health Informatics

Bridges healthcare and computing: electronic records, clinical data standards, privacy law and health analytics.

122 credits · Subject code HIN

SubjectCourse titleCredits
HCA 110Introduction to Health Systems3.00
CSC 275Intro to Database Management Systems3.00
HIN 300Electronic Health Records3.00
HIN 320Clinical Data Standards & Interoperability3.00
HIN 350Health Data Privacy & Security3.00
HIN 410Health Analytics & Decision Support4.00
INS 350Information Ethics & Regulatory Issues3.00
Certificate

Medical Coding & Billing

A one-year online credential in clinical coding systems, claims and reimbursement practice.

24 credits · Subject code MCB

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MCB 100Medical Terminology3.00
MCB 120Anatomy & Physiology for Coders3.00
MCB 210ICD Diagnostic Coding4.00
MCB 220CPT Procedural Coding4.00
MCB 300Claims, Billing & Reimbursement4.00
MCB 340Compliance & Health Records Law3.00
MCB 390Coding Practicum3.00
Master of Public Health

Public Health

A professional postgraduate degree in population health practice, research and programme leadership.

42 credits · Subject code MPH

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MPH 500Principles of Public Health3.00
MPH 510Biostatistics4.00
MPH 520Advanced Epidemiology4.00
MPH 540Health Policy & Management3.00
MPH 560Community Health Programme Design3.00
MPH 690Applied Practice Experience6.00
Master of Public Health

Public Health

Graduate preparation in epidemiology, health policy and community health for practitioners worldwide.

42 credits · Subject code MPH

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MPH 601Epidemiology3.00
MPH 610Biostatistics for Public Health4.00
MPH 620Health Policy & Management3.00
MPH 630Environmental & Global Health3.00
MPH 695Public Health Practicum & Capstone6.00
Doctor of Public Health

Public Health

A professional doctorate in population health leadership, policy and applied research.

60 credits · Subject code DPH

SubjectCourse titleCredits
DPH 701Advanced Epidemiology3.00
DPH 711Advanced Biostatistics4.00
DPH 721Health Systems & Leadership3.00
DPH 761Doctoral Project Proposal3.00
DPH 801Doctoral Research Project24.00

School of Education

7 programmes

Bachelor of Arts

Education Studies

Foundations of learning, curriculum and assessment for training, tutoring and education-support careers.

120 credits · Subject code EDU

SubjectCourse titleCredits
EDU 120Foundations of Education3.00
EDU 210Learning Theories3.00
EDU 300Curriculum Design3.00
EDU 330Assessment & Measurement3.00
EDU 360Inclusive & Special Education3.00
EDU 450Education Capstone Project4.00
Bachelor of Arts

Early Childhood Education

Child development, early literacy and family engagement for preschool and early-years settings.

120 credits · Subject code ECE

SubjectCourse titleCredits
ECE 130Child Growth & Development3.00
ECE 220Early Literacy & Language3.00
ECE 300Play-Based Curriculum3.00
ECE 330Family & Community Engagement3.00
ECE 380Observation & Assessment of Young Children3.00
EDU 360Inclusive & Special Education3.00
Bachelor of Arts

Instructional Design & Technology

Designing online courses and corporate training, combining learning science with multimedia and platform skills.

121 credits · Subject code IDT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
EDU 210Learning Theories3.00
IDT 300Instructional Design Models3.00
IDT 320Multimedia for Learning3.00
IDT 340Learning Management Systems3.00
IDT 380Accessibility in Digital Learning3.00
IDT 420Evaluation of Learning Programmes4.00
CSC 313Web Page Development using HTML5 & CSS33.00
Master of Education

Educational Leadership

Postgraduate preparation for school, programme and district leadership roles.

33 credits · Subject code EDL

SubjectCourse titleCredits
EDL 500Leadership in Educational Organisations3.00
EDL 520Instructional Supervision3.00
EDL 540Education Law & Policy3.00
EDL 560Data-Informed School Improvement3.00
EDL 580Finance & Resource Management3.00
EDL 690Leadership Capstone6.00
Graduate Certificate

Adult & Online Teaching

A short credential for faculty and trainers moving into fully online instruction.

15 credits · Subject code AOT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
AOT 500Adult Learning Principles3.00
AOT 510Designing the Online Course3.00
AOT 520Facilitating Online Discussion3.00
AOT 530Assessment & Academic Integrity Online3.00
AOT 590Teaching Practicum3.00
Master of Education

Education — Curriculum & Instruction

An online master's for teachers and instructional leaders focused on curriculum design, assessment and educational technology.

36 credits · Subject code MED

SubjectCourse titleCredits
EDU 601Curriculum Design & Development3.00
EDU 610Assessment & Evaluation3.00
EDU 620Educational Technology & E-Learning3.00
EDU 630Educational Leadership3.00
EDU 695Action Research Project6.00
Doctor of Education

Education

A practitioner doctorate in educational leadership, curriculum and policy, completed online with a dissertation in practice.

60 credits · Subject code EDD

SubjectCourse titleCredits
EDD 701Educational Leadership & Policy3.00
EDD 711Advanced Research Methods4.00
EDD 721Curriculum Theory & Reform3.00
EDD 761Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
EDD 801Dissertation in Practice24.00

School of Graduate & Professional Studies

6 programmes

Master of Science

Information Technology

Advanced study in enterprise systems, cloud architecture and IT governance for technical leaders.

36 credits · Subject code MSIT

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MIT 500Enterprise Architecture3.00
MIT 520Cloud Infrastructure & Automation3.00
MIT 540Advanced Database Systems3.00
MIT 560IT Governance & Service Management3.00
MIT 580Emerging Technologies3.00
MIT 690Applied IT Capstone6.00
Master of Science

Cybersecurity Management

Security strategy, governance and incident leadership for managers responsible for organisational risk.

36 credits · Subject code MSCM

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MCS 500Security Governance & Frameworks3.00
MCS 520Enterprise Risk Management3.00
MCS 540Threat Intelligence & Analytics3.00
MCS 560Security Operations Leadership3.00
MCS 580Privacy & Regulatory Compliance3.00
MCS 690Security Programme Capstone6.00
Master of Science

Data Analytics

Statistical modelling, machine learning and data engineering applied to organisational decision making.

36 credits · Subject code MSDA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MDA 500Statistical Foundations for Analytics3.00
MDA 520Machine Learning Methods4.00
MDA 540Data Engineering Pipelines3.00
MDA 560Visual Analytics & Storytelling3.00
MDA 580Ethics of Data & Algorithms3.00
MDA 690Analytics Capstone6.00
Doctor of Philosophy

Leadership Studies

A research doctorate for senior practitioners, culminating in a supervised dissertation defended online.

60 credits · Subject code PHDL

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PHD 700Theories of Leadership3.00
PHD 710Advanced Qualitative Methods4.00
PHD 720Advanced Quantitative Methods4.00
PHD 740Organisational Change & Strategy3.00
PHD 760Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
PHD 800Dissertation Research18.00
Master of Professional Studies

Public Administration

Professional graduate study in governance, public policy and administration for public- and non-profit-sector leaders.

39 credits · Subject code MPA

SubjectCourse titleCredits
MPA 601Public Policy Analysis3.00
MPA 610Public Finance & Budgeting3.00
MPA 620Administrative Law & Ethics3.00
MPA 630Non-profit & NGO Management3.00
MPA 695Applied Policy Capstone6.00
Doctor of Philosophy

Professional Studies

An interdisciplinary research doctorate spanning management, technology and public service.

60 credits · Subject code PHDPS

SubjectCourse titleCredits
PHD 708Interdisciplinary Research Design4.00
PHD 718Advanced Quantitative Methods4.00
PHD 728Advanced Qualitative Methods4.00
PHD 768Dissertation Proposal Seminar3.00
PHD 808Dissertation Research24.00

General education core

Required of every undergraduate, regardless of concentration.

  • ENG 101 English Composition3.00
  • ENG 120 College Writing3.00
  • COM 130 Public Speaking3.00
  • COM 422 Culture, Conflict & Communications3.00
  • MAT 210 Calculus & Analytical Geometry3.00
  • MAT 371 Discrete Mathematics2.50
  • SCI 105 Modern Science & Scientific Reasoning3.00
  • HIS 140 World History 1865–Present3.00
  • GEO 160 World Geography3.00
  • POL 165 American National Government3.00
  • PSY 151 Introduction to Psychology3.00
  • SOC 308 Global Cultures3.00
  • JRN 390 Introduction to Journalism: Creative Writing3.00
  • PRO 110 Professional Skills Development4.00

Grading scale

Quality points per credit hour.

  • A4.00
  • A-3.70
  • B+3.30
  • B3.00
  • B-2.70
  • C+2.30
  • C2.00
  • D1.00
  • F0.00