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UD Global will begin classes in the Summer of 2026 - featuring Cybersecurity and Business majors. The start date of classes will be May 4, 2026!

Cybersecurity Course Requirements and Course Descriptions

• CIS 166 - Data Analysis (3) This course focuses on evaluating and analyzing different types of business-related data and developing effective solutions. It will utilize current spreadsheet and database software tools and techniques to facilitate the interpretation of the data. Upon completion, students will be able to use various software utilities to solve simple and complex problems, analyze and organize data, and appropriately apply various types of functions. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or higher, or by departmental approval.
• CIS 205 - Web Publishing (3) This course introduces students to the fundamentals of website design and development. This course teaches HTML and CSS from a ground up approach and will move into more advanced topics such as JavaScript. Students will also learn how the Web is used as a marketing tool. Upon completion, students will be able to create a functional website that is accessible to those with disabilities using design practices that help market the site.
• CIS 207 - PC Internals (3) This course introduces students to computer hardware, what each component does, and how the components work together. It includes topics such as identifying and troubleshooting hardware components, upgrading system memory, and replacing hard disks. Upon completion, students will be able to identify various types of computer hardware, debug defective hardware and software, build computer systems and use various diagnostic tools. This class also serves as a COMP-TIA A+ certification prep course for those desiring that certification.
• CIS 213 - Networking I (3) This course introduces students to data communication and computer networks. Topics include understanding network architectures and topologies and network hardware, installing network hardware, communicating over networks, accessing networks, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students will be able to build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches, demonstrate an understanding of OSI and TCP/IP network models, and demonstrate an understanding of the role of firewalls and other security devices in a network.
• CIS 215 - Programming Fundamentals with Java (4) This course introduces students to programming logic and the basics of programming structure and design. Students will create programming algorithms using an interactive environment, then they will create programs in an object-oriented environment based on those algorithms. Topics include algorithm design, I/O manipulation, variables, control structures, objects, classes, methods, GUI design, error handling and arrays. Upon completion, students will be able to properly identify and analyze problems. They will be able to understand terminology and functions of software programming, develop good programming and documentation habits, and an easy-to-understand coding style, and they will be able to apply this knowledge within the ethical programming standards. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or higher-level math, or departmental approval.
• CIS 248 - Computer Forensic Techniques (3) This course serves as an introduction to the field of digital forensics. The course covers methods for legally, ethically, and effectively collecting digital evidence from commonly used computing devices. Upon completion, students can expect to be able to recover data from the majority of personal computers that have experienced some sort of minor failure and from media that have been erased by novice computer users.
• CIS 284 - Operating Systems (3) This course introduces students to modern operating systems. Topics include; handling multimedia, multiprocessing, security, and operating systems design. The Linux operating system will be emphasized and used extensively throughout this course. Upon completion, students will be able to describe the basic principles used in the design of modern operating systems, use various operating systems effectively, identify an appropriate operating system for various scenarios, and identify ethical issues in computer usage.
• CIS 310 - Server Hardware, Software & Administration (3) This course expands students' knowledge and skills to include the components commonly used in modern servers. Topics covered include server hardware, server software, clustering and redundancy, software-as-a-service, network-attached storage, server backup systems, and server administration. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to install, configure, and administer server hardware and software using best practices in the industry. Prerequisites: CIS 284 or instructor permission.
• CIS 332 - Database Systems I (3) This course covers fundamentals of relational database design and modeling, implementation, and management. Topics include; entity-relationship modeling, normalization, writing queries using stored procedures and triggers, and use of the structured query language (SQL). Upon completion, students will be able to design, develop, and implement a relational database and be proficient in SQL. Prerequisite: CIS 215, or departmental approval.
• CIS 338 - Security I (3) This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. This course is designed to present a balance of the managerial and the technical aspects of the discipline and address elements of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification throughout. The course treats information security within a real-world context, and offers extensive opportunities for hands-on work. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and mitigate security threats to a computer system. Prerequisite: CIS 213, CIS 284, or departmental approval.
• CIS 340 - Network Forensics and Security (3) This course introduces students to security and forensic techniques that can be applied to the investigation of events that occur on networked systems. Topics include the basics of defending networks from attacks, the effective use of access control lists to protect networks, appropriate network appliances, and other security-related techniques. Upon completion, students will be able to track attackers based on network traffic, detect suspicious network activity, and fortify networks against attacks. Prerequisites: CIS 213 w/grade of C or better and CIS 338 w/grade of C or better, or departmental approval.
• CIS 438 - Security II (3) Security II continues from principles taught in Security I and provides a detailed introduction to problems (weaknesses and targets) concerning Internet and Intranet information security. Topics include risk analysis, computer crimes, human factors and technical failures, attacks on accounts, passwords and Internet protocol, misuse of design and programming errors, weaknesses in common operating systems, WWW targets, viruses, detection of attacks and intrusions, and ethical issues. Elements of the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification are addressed throughout the course. Upon completion, students will be able to effectively utilize tools to detect and protect computer systems from security threats. Prerequisite: CIS 338 with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval.
• CIS 460 - Penetration Techniques (3) This course provides knowledge and skills in the current techniques used by testers to penetrate networked and stand-alone computer systems. Topics include how known vulnerabilities are exploited (authentication, protocol flaws, operating system deficiencies, physical security weaknesses, etc.), analysis of security risks and determination of appropriate mitigation strategies, and penetration test expectations and reporting. Upon completion, students will understand techniques used by hackers to penetrate computer systems and tools and strategies IT professionals use to test for penetration vulnerabilities. Prerequisites: CIS 215 & CIS 338
• CIS 495 - Information Policy (1) This course solidifies the students' understanding of the development of information policies and satisfies the World View Four requirement for CIS majors. Topics include policy formation and ethics in information systems. Students will study federal regulations and policies (such as Telecommunications Act, HIPPA, and FERPA) that regulate the creation, use, storage, access, communication, and dissemination of information. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate their own ethical positions on information protection topics. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of at least 9 credit hours of CIS courses and ENG 104, or departmental approval.
• CJU 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) This course provides an overview of the American criminal justice system with an emphasis on three core areas: police, courts, and corrections. Students will study the history, structure, and the primary mission of the core areas of the criminal justice system and how they are interrelated. Students will discuss various constitutional requirements and their impact, as well as theories and concepts related to the criminal justice system. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe core components of the American criminal justice system, identify various constitutional requirements, and be able to recognize learned theories in the context of real-world situations.
• CJU 212 - Criminal Procedure (3) This course provides an overview of constitutional regulations outlining procedures used by police and courts. Students will learn to identify police constraints of citizens during casual encounters, detentions, and arrests. From first contact with police through the appeals process, students will have an interpretive exposure to criminal justice procedures. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define terminology, define roles of various participants in the system, demonstrate vocational skills, recognize criminal procedures from arrest through trial, and interpret information when making valid procedural appraisals. Prerequisite: CJU 110
• MATH150 - Pre-Calculus or higher-level math This course is intended to form a bridge between the static concepts of algebra and geometry and the dynamic concepts of calculus. Topics include basic concepts and theories in algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as functional inverses, inequalities, and graphs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply theories of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions to further their study in calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or consent of instructor.
• MATH 230 - Introduction to Statistics (3) This course will provide students an introduction to elementary statistical methods and experimental design prerequisite to their consumption and utilization of research. Emphasis is on the comprehension, interpretation, and utilization of inferential statistical concepts. Concepts include experimental design, descriptive statistics, random sampling and statistical inference, estimation and testing hypotheses of means and variances, parametric tests (z-test, t-test, F-test, analysis of variance) and non-parametric tests (chi-square), and correlation and regression analysis. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply basic statistical techniques to real-world situations involving estimation, inference, or decision-making in a variety of different potential careers. This course is a required prerequisite to the nursing program. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or higher, its equivalent, or consent of instructor.

 

Business Course Requirements & Course Descriptions

• ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) This is an introductory course in microeconomics which is the study of the behavior of individuals and organizations in the making of economic decisions. This course will focus on the overall topic of market exchanges and why people, organizations, governments, and nations work the way they do. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of economic issues from a market efficiency perspective.
• ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) This is a course in basic macroeconomic theory which is the study of the global and national economies as opposed to the study of the behavior of individuals or organizations. Topics in this class include issues such as international governmental policies, global allocation of resources, unemployment, the Federal Reserve, international perspectives of economic thought, and governmental policies. Upon completion, students will be able to recognize and articulate basic macroeconomic concepts and how they are being use to address domestic and global economic issues.
• BAC 201 - Principles of Management (3) This course is a study of management and leadership principles and the skills necessary to develop and achieve organizational goals. The emphasis is on the study of interpersonal behavior, motivation, group dynamics, and the methods of coordination, design, change, and adaptation within an organization. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and articulate management and leadership principles and their impact upon micro and macro organizational issues. Prerequisite: none
• BAC 241 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3) This course is a study of the fundamentals of financial reporting and introduces business decision-making using accounting information. Students learn how business transactions are recorded in the accounting records of an organization and how to use various types of accounting information found in financial statements and annual reports with emphasis placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare basic financial statements in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, understand the role of financial information in decision making, and address ethical considerations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. It is strongly recommended that students have completed MATH 112 or higher.
• BAC 242 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3) This course is a study of the managerial uses of accounting information. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, job order cost systems, standard costs, variance analysis, and budgeting. Successful completion of this course provides the tools necessary for effective decision-making and control of a business. Prerequisite: BAC 241. It is strongly recommended that students have completed CIS 162, 164 or 166.
• BAC 280 - Principles of Marketing (3) This course is a study of concepts and principles in the delivery of goods and services to consumers in a business to business and business to consumer settings. Focus is on the four P's of marketing - Products, Price, Place, and Promotion - as well as discussion on the ethics of marketing in today's society. Upon completion, students will understand the role of marketing in delivering products and services to consumers, enable them to produce a marketing plan for a variety of products (including themselves), and enhance their understanding of what are and are not acceptable practices in the professional field of marketing. Prerequisite: none
• BAC 300 - Principles of Finance (3) This course provides a broad understanding of basic finance principles with a working knowledge of concepts, tools, and applications appropriate for financial decision-making. An emphasis on the analysis of the sources and use of funds, fundamental valuation concepts, short- and long-term financing, and working capital management and the application thereof. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize financial tools including financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, net present value mechanisms, stock and bond pricing models, and risk analysis to aid in financial decision-making. Prerequisites: MATH 112 or higher, ECON 101, ECON 102, and BAC 241. It is strongly recommended that students have completed CIS 162, 164 or 166.
• BAC 340 - Effective Communication in Business (3) This course provides direction in the fundamental forms and styles for common types of business reports, correspondence, and oral communication. Emphasis throughout the course is given to written, verbal, nonverbal, graphical, electronic, and perceptual differences within the business structure. Students study cultural differences and practice how to communicate effectively by using these differences positively to achieve predetermined business/professional objectives. Upon completion, students will be able to apply communication principles in diverse circumstances requiring competent communication skills from presenting to a group to establishing a social media presence. Students will also gain skills in researching, organizing, writing, and delivering reports, presentations, and specialized business documents. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and COM 101
• BAC 421 - Business Law (3) This course is designed to help students explore the regulatory and legal issues of business. The course includes a study of legal principles governing business transactions as well as the study of administrative law and contracts. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze business transactions and apply critical thinking skills to solve business situations from a legal standpoint. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of the instructor
• BAC 475 - Administrative Policy Seminar (3) The capstone course for students majoring in Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, or Accounting which brings the application of business sub-disciplines - accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, and global issues together. Emphasis is placed upon strategic decision and policy making in the context of a moral and ethical framework while working with other students in a competitive business environment simulating real world business conditions. Upon completion, students will be able to make objective ethical business decisions and assess the alternative actions of operating a business in a competitive environment. Students should take this course during their last semester of study. Prerequisites: BAC 300, Senior standing and Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management or Accounting major
• BAC 485 - Internship in Business (1-9) Paid or volunteer work experience with a for-profit or nonprofit organization conducted in conjunction with a faculty facilitator. Participation in the internship gives students the opportunity to apply theories learned in the classroom to the workplace. Upon completion, students will acquire a better understanding of the professional demands and requirements of a particular career field, while gaining confidence in making the transition from college to career. Prerequisite: Junior standing or departmental approval
• BAC 262 - Personal Financial Stewardship (3) This course is designed to make students better financial stewards in their personal and professional environments. The details of tax forms and exemptions, charitable donations, financial planning, and financial markets will be explored. Additionally, issues regarding compensation, tax deferred accounts, and insurance options will be covered as well as credit options, how to finance major purchases, and budgeting. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate, through a portfolio of financial tools, their understanding of the fundamentals of making informed choices regarding spending, saving, borrowing, and investing for long-term financial stability. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or higher. It is strongly recommended that students have completed CIS 162, 164 or 166.
• BAC 304 - Human Resource Management (3) This course introduces the student to the major components of the human resource management functions: job analysis, planning, recruitment, selection, training/development, compensation, performance appraisal, labor relations, and employee relations. Upon completion, students will understand the human resource management functions and be able to analyze how these functions bring value to organizations. Prerequisite BAC 201
• BAC 309 - Principles of Selling (3) Selling is universal. Everyone uses persuasive communication to "sell" products, services, ideas, opinions, or points of view. In this course, students will examine and practice the techniques to develop and improve sales skills. The concepts covered will apply to negotiating mutually beneficial agreements. Students will also learn to identify customer problems and develop solutions that appeal to customers and benefit the organization. Upon completion, students will understand and practice the selling process from the perspective of the seller and purchaser. Prerequisites: BAC 280, PRF 201 and at least Junior standing.
• BAC 324 - Leadership and Motivation (3) This course applies leadership theories as well as applied concepts and skills to lead and motivate individuals and groups in organizational environments. This course integrates classical and contemporary models of leadership and motivation as well as ethical issues found in current leadership and motivational applications. Upon completion, students will be able to understand ethical and non-ethical issues of motivating others and be able to identify and integrate the characteristics associated with good leadership. Prerequisite: BAC 201
• BAC 332 - Negotiation and Conflict Management (3) This course exposes students to the theory and skills used in all phases of the negotiation and conflict resolution processes. Emphasis is placed upon applications in one-on-one, multi-party, and cross-cultural negotiations; buyer-seller transactions; and the resolution of disputes. Upon completion, students will be able to identify, describe, explain, and apply the components and characteristics of effective business negotiation and conflict resolution strategies and techniques. Prerequisite: BAC 201
• BAC 252 - Enactus (1) This course is a student-run class that focuses on helping others through entrepreneurial efforts via an affiliation by an international organization called Enactus. Emphasis will be placed upon entrepreneurship, sustainability, financial stewardship, and teamwork through service learning opportunities. Upon completion, students will understand the impact that business principles can have on the community, enable them to participate in projects that empower others, and further enhance their understanding of business. This course may be repeated for credit up to four times. Three credits of this course can be used to fulfill business elective requirements of the Business major and minor, the Marketing major and minor, and the Human Resource Management major and minor.
• BAC 447 - Experiential Audit (1) This course is an experiential project which enables participants to apply their auditing knowledge and skills under faculty guidance. The procedures and techniques of independent and internal auditing are reinforced as students work with faculty and other participants in performing audit/assurance steps in a real-world setting. Successful completion of this course delivers hands-on experience in a business setting, strategies for effective problem solving and decision-making skills, and a deeper understanding of working in teams to achieve results. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: BAC 446

 

Accreditation Information

The University of Dubuque is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60604 and the State of Iowa Department of Education. Specific programs are accredited by the State of Iowa Department of Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Aviation Accreditation Board International. The University holds institutional membership with the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education and the Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

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