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Course CatalogGraduate Course CatalogAccordion Courses5500A Graduate Accordion-Secondary (2).5500B Special Applied Studies (2). One-hour lesson weekly. This course isfor pedagogical or review purposes. An audition is required, and a jury forcomments only may be held at the discretion of the division. May be repeatedfor credit. Consent of the instructor required.5500C Applied Study Of A Second Instrument (1). One half-hour lessonweekly. Applied study for those students who wish to pursue applied study inan area other than, and in addition to, their primary performance study. No juryexamination is required. Consent of the instructor.Accounting Courses5517 Survey Of Accounting (3). An overview of financial and managerialaccounting. The course introduces the various reports that are used bystockholders, creditors, and managers to assess company performance andevaluate financial health. In addition, techniques are presented that assist firmmanagers in planning, control, and decision-making activities.5539 Accounting Information Systems For Management Planning &Control (2). This course covers the use of financial information inmanagement decision-making. Topics include profitability and performancemeasurement issues, and activity-based management and decision support.Prerequisites: Admission to Executive MBA program5556 Cost Management (3). A study of the principles and techniques of costaccounting with emphasis on the structure of cost accounting systems and theprocessing, summarizing, and reporting of cost information. Topics includevarious issues relevant for manufacturing and service organizations, andintroduction of situations that requires the application of cost information tomanagerial settings. Prerequisite: ACTG 517 or equivalent. NOT open tostudents who have completed ACTG 307 or equivalent.5557 Introduction To Income Taxation (3). An investigation of the structureof federal, state, and local taxation, along with an examination of the impact oftaxes on the management decision process. Prerequisite: ACTG 517 orequivalent. NOT open to students who have completed ACTG 408 orequivalent.5558 Financial Accounting Theory (3). A study of the theory and practice offinancial accounting with emphasis upon financial statement preparation andanalysis of asset, liability, and equity measurement. Prerequisite: ACTG 517or equivalent. NOT open to students who have completed ACTG 310 orequivalent.5559 Advanced Financial Accounting Theory (3). A study of advancedtopics in financial accounting. Topics include business combinations andfinancial statement consolidation theory and practice. Offered: Every Fall,Winter,and Summer5560 Introduction To Auditing And Accounting Systems (3). Fundamentalsunderlying the design of accounting systems and the processing of accountingdata. Current auditing standards and procedures are extensively investigated,withemphasis on the nature of internal control, audit evidence,and auditreports. Prerequisites: ACTG 350 & ACTG 558. Not open to students whohave completed ACTG 405 or equivalent.5561 Personal Financial Planning (3). A study of the personal financialplanning process and environment, with the goal of training participants toprepare integrated financial plans. Topics addressed include an overview ofinsurance, retirement, investments, debt management, tax issues, estateplanning and professional ethics. Prerequisite: ACTG 517 or equivalent.5562 Financial Statement Analysis (3). A look at financial statementsprepared by corporations for external use. The course provides students withthe ability to organize, summarize, and understand corporate financial data foruse in decision making. The subject matter should be especially useful forstudents considering careers in accounting, finance and financial services, andlaw. Prerequisite: ACTG 517 or equivalent.5565 Advanced Accounting Systems (3). An in-depth analysis of variouscontemporary issues in accounting information systems. Prerequisite: ACTG350 or its equivalent or permission of instructor.5567 Information Systems Control And Audit (3). A study of the theory andpractices employed to provide a secure computing environment. Potentialthreats to information systems as well as controls designed to counter thosethreats are emphasized. Prerequisite: One previous graduate course inaccounting systems, management information systems, or computer science, orpermission of the instructor.5569 Information Systems Consulting (3). An application of systemsconcepts to the evaluation of information systems of local organizations.Student teams will analyze, document and make recommendations for theimprovement of these systems, and will communicate their findings via writtenreports and oral presentations. Prerequisite: One graduate information systemscourse or permission of instructor.5571 Individual Tax Problems (3). A study of substantive issues relating toindividual taxation using the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations assources. Topics include a detailed study of current issues such as alternativeminimum tax, passive losses, and employee business expenses. Prerequisite:ACTG 409 or ACTG 557 or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 409.5572 Tax Theory And Business Applications (3). A study of substantiveissues relating to the taxation of business entities including multi-jurisdictionalconsiderations. Topics include business formation and dissolution, businessvaluation, selection of business entity, compensation of employees, sales orexchanges of business property, and business tax credits. Prerequisite: ACTG409 or ACTG 557 or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 409.5573 Taxation Of Estates, Gifts, And Trusts (3). A study of substantiveissues in the income taxation of estates and trusts and the taxation of estatesand gifts using the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations as sources.Emphasis will be placed on lifetime and post-mortem planning techniques aswell as compliance requirements. Prerequisite: ACTG 409 or ACTG 557 orconcurrent enrollment in ACTG 409.5574 Tax Accounting (3). A study of substantive issues relating to theaccounting aspects of federal income taxation. Topics include methods ofincome and expense reporting, adoption of and change in accounting periodsand methods, and annual accounting and transactional concepts. Prerequisite:ACTG 409 or ACTG 557 or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 409.5575 Managerial Accounting: Issues, Tools And Analysis (3). A look atvarious tools used to assist in the planning, control, performance evaluation,and decision-making activities of managers. Contemporary issues thatconfront management are introduced where appropriate. Prerequisite: ACTG307 or ACTG 556 or equivalent.5576 Tax Research, Procedure And Practice (3). An introduction to researchsources and methods with an emphasis on analysis and communication ofconclusions. Administrative procedures of the Internal Revenue Service andthe professional responsibilities of tax practitioners will also be addressed.Prerequisite: ACTG 409 or ACTG 557 or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 409.5577 Advanced Auditing (3). An analysis of real-world cases of auditproblems with emphasis on red flags, pressures auditors face, and seriousimplications of audit failure (both perceived and real) Prerequisite: ACTG 405or equivalent5578 Current Problems In Accounting (3). This course will focus on anin-depth exploration of specific problems including, but not confined to thoseaccounting problems which have resulted in official positions being publishedor considered by the accounting profession. Prerequisite: ACTG 420 orequivalent or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 420.5579 Theory Of Income Determination (3). This course will consider thehistorical and cultural development of accounting principles and therelationship of those principles to economic concepts of profit and cost.Consideration of the economic aspects of accounting measurements willprovide a vehicle for exploring accounting problem areas in terms of bothinternal and external reporting needs. Pertinent literature in the field will beexplored as a basis for both oral and written reports. Prerequisites: ACTG 420or equivalent, or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 420.5580 Financial Reporting Systems (2). Introduces generally acceptedaccounting principles and concepts along with the preparation and analysis offinancial statements.5595 Internship (1). An opportunity for students to integrate their academicstudies via employment with a business/organization in the community.Admission only by prior approval and consent of instructor. Offered: EveryFall, Winter, Summer5597 Special Topics In Accounting (1-3). Study and research in areas ofspecial interest under individual faculty direction. Areas are: (A) FinancialAccounting; (B) Cost/Managerial Accounting; (C) Taxation; (D) Auditing; (E)Accounting Systems; (F) Other Topics. Students may complete a maximum ofsix hours of Accounting 597. Prerequisite: Preregistration consent ofinstructor.5597A Special Topics In Accounting:Financial Accounting Theory (1-3).5597B Special Topics In Accounting:Cost/Managerial AccountingTheory (1-3).5597C Special Topics In Accounting:Taxation (1-3).5597D Special Topics In Accounting:Auditing (1-3).5597E Special Topics In Accounting:Accounting Systems (1-3).5597F Special Topics In Accounting:Other Topics (1-3).5597G Special Topics In Accounting:Personal Financial Planning (1-3).5

Course CatalogAnthropology Courses5530 Anthropology Of Women (3). This class explores such global women’sissues as cultural diversity, local and international politics, the economy andwork, education and other ideologies, etc. We will inquire into women’s livesin a variety of societies, during colonial contact, and in the currentpost-colonial New World Order to understand how the study of womenthrough cultural anthropology informs all areas of life. In addition to theundergraduate course work, graduate students are required to submit a 15-pageterm paper at graduate-level quality.5531 Feminist Theories (3). This class introduces the major feminist theoriesand their primary authors over the last 200 years. The class takes both anhistorical (we begin with two millennia of male-centered theories aboutwomen) and a conceptual approach (theories are grouped by common ground)and familiarizes the student with both the historical processes that necessitatefeminist theories as well as with the breadth of the historically and currentlyavailable scholarship. Graduate students are expected to fulfill allundergraduate requirements at graduate-level quality, including independentresearch components; in addition, graduate students are required to beprepared to lead class discussions. Prerequisites: Introduction to Women’sStudies Offered: Every Winter5558 Cultures Of The African Diaspora (3). The course will explore thecultures of African people and their descendents who settled in Europe, theCaribbean or the Americas due primarily to the impact of the Trans-Atlantictrade in human beings. The focus will be comparative, with emphasis oncultural adaptation, kinship systems, music and religion5580 Special Studies In Anthropology (1-3). An opportunity to explore indepth topics not included in usual course offerings. One or more topics will beannounced in advance of registration.Art and Art History Courses5501 Scope And Methods Of Art History (3). A history of the discipline,bibliography, procedures and methods, and similar topics essential tograduate-level work in art history. Every winter.5505 Graduate Technical Colloquium (3). An advanced study of technicalmatters pertinent to the production and study of art. Demonstration projects arerequired. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Every fall.5506 Graduate Photography (3-6). Photography on the graduate level withindividual selection of media and technique. Permission of the department isrequired. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5510 Graduate Painting (3-6). Painting on the graduate level with individualselection of medium and technique. Permission of the department is required.May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5513 Graduate Graphic Design (3-6). Graphic design on the graduate levelwith individual selection of medium and technique. Permission of thedepartment is required. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5515 Graduate Drawing (3-6). Drawing on the graduate level with individualselection of media and technique. Student may pursue selected projects on agroup or individual basis. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5520 Graduate Printmaking (3-6). Printmaking on the graduate level withindividual selection of medium and technique. Permission of the department isrequired. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5530 Graduate Sculpture (3-6). Sculpture on the graduate level withindividual selection of medium and technique. Permission of the department isrequired. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5540 Graduate Electronic Media (3-6). Electronic media on the graduatelevel with individual selection of subject and technique. Permission of thedepartment is required. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5550 Graduate Performance Art (3-6). Performance art on the graduate levelwith individual selection of medium and technique. Permission of thedepartment is required. May be repeated up to a total of 15 hours.5565 Seminar In American Art (3). Graduate-level seminar dealing with anannounced area in American art. May be repeated once, provided there is achange in the area of concentration. Permission of the department is required.5566 Seminar In 19Th-Century Art (3). Graduate-level seminar dealing withan announced area in 19th-century art. May be repeated once, provided there isa change in the area of concentration. Permission of the department is required.5567 Seminar In 20Th-Century Art (3). Graduate-level seminar dealing withan announced area in 20th-century art. May be repeated once, provided there isa change in the area of concentration. Permission of the department is required.5570 Seminar In Renaissance Art (3). Graduate-level seminar dealing withan announced area in Renaissance art. May be repeated once, provided there isa change in the area of concentration. Permission of the department is required.5571 Seminar In Art Of Africa, Oceania And New World Cultures (3).Seminar in art of Africa, oceania and new world cultures. May be repeated6once, provided there is a change in the area of

Prerequisites: Admission to Executive MBA program 5556 Cost Management (3). A study of the principles and techniques of cost accounting with emphasis on the structure of cost accounting systems and the processing, summarizing, and reporting of cost information. Topics include various issues