Courses

Theoretical foundations and research directions in the management of technology and technological innovation, with the primary focus on information technology and research.

Theoretical foundations and research directions in the alignment of information technology strategy to business objectives and goals.

A combined writing theory and writing skills course focusing upon more advanced notions of Italian grammar and on the development of techniques for written expression. May be taken once in Italy (IT 354) and once on campus (IT 356). PW: Global Engagement

This is a combined writing theory and writing skills course focusing upon more advanced notions of Italian grammar and on the development of techniques for written expression. It is taught at the Leonardo Da Vinci School in Florence, Italy. Experiential Learning, PW: Global Engagement

Explore advanced concepts for the design and implementation of robust IT infrastructures. Understand infrastructure and design using expert command line interfaces to harden systems, secure access, configure file storage services, as well as other advanced topics in design and configuration of IT services.

Continued development of proficiency in modern Japanese through an approved Study Abroad program; focus on speaking, listening, writing, and reading within cultural contexts. Students should consult with the Spanish undergraduate director for an estimation of credit prior to going abroad. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours.

Advanced Japanese for the Professions focuses on the effective advanced communication skills essential in professional fields and the understanding of the Japanese business world. Students further develop their advanced verbal, listening, reading, and writing proficiency in business Japanese and acquire culturally appropriate inter-personal communication skills needed to deal with a variety of business situations.

The purpose of the course is for students who have an advanced level of proficiency in Japanese to obtain a higher level of Japanese reading and writing ability (equivalent to ####### 1#). The instructor will conduct the class in Japanese except for the study of translation / interpretation. Students are required to read short novels, newspaper articles, journals, and stories for specified topics, and discuss in Japanese during the class meetings. Also students write papers in Japanese.

Continued development of Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization in Japan from a variety of sources. Conducted primarily in Japanese.

Further work to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese, on the basis of materials dealing with the ideas and events that have shaped present-day Japan. Conducted primarily in Japanese.