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2024 Spring
MP 0106 Audio/Visual Basics
This course is a basic but comprehensive overview of the design and application of presentational technology for meetings and events. Content covered in this course will include audio visuals and their support mechanisms, common terminology, strategies for selecting the proper technology, as well as recommendations for selecting technology-based vendors and/or suppliers. It will provide instruction in the basic set up of AV and other technical advancements for the meetings and events industry.
Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
Course Date(s)Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
March 19 - March 21
2024 Spring
WI 0023 Dynamic Wine and Food Pairing
In this four-day course, you will wine and dine your way through classic wine pairings. We will start with debunking wine pairing myths, then dive into the structure of wine and foods and how to pair the two. You will taste and describe the wines separate from the food. Then the fun begins, adding samples of various foods and re-tasting the wines! Our goal is to teach students how to identify what works, what doesn't, and why. With the knowledge of wine and food pairing, you will be able to elevate your guests' experience. This knowledge translates into higher sales and revenue, opens doors for career growth in all segments of the industry, and gives you the personal confidence to recommend pairings with ease.
Course Date(s)January 17 - February 7
OL 0132 CompTIA Security+ SYO-401
Comptia Security+ is a vendor neutral security certification that tests foundation knowledge of security skills in a computer environment. This course exams control fundamentals and the CIA traid, along with the types of malware that can affect computer systems and the mechanisms and applications that can be used to combat this malware. This course will help to prepare the learner for the security+ SYO-401 certification.
Target Audience
Security professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience in IT administration with a focus on security who have day-to-day technical information security experience and a broad knowledge of security concerns and implementations.
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Course Date(s)Target Audience
Security professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience in IT administration with a focus on security who have day-to-day technical information security experience and a broad knowledge of security concerns and implementations.
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ENGR 0018 Construction Materials and Processes
Examines the materials used to construct a variety of structures, highways, utilities, and residential buildings. Includes terminology; interpretation of plans; and specifications to assure that correct materials are ordered, applied, and utilized. Methods of identifying materials delivered to the job site, methods of handling, quality control procedures for testing, and inspection of private and government work will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship of each material to the Uniform Building Code.
Format: Online
INT S 0799C Comprehensive Examination
Enrollment in 799C (0 units) is intended solely for those graduate students who have completed all degree requirements except for the comprehensive examination (Plan B) option. Enrollment in 799C is not necessary if a student is enrolled in other coursework during the semester they take the comprehensive examination. Enrollment in 799C is limited to two semesters.
Course Date(s)Format: Online
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2024 Spring
CM 0010 Teaming, Partnering and Subcontracting
This course will discuss the strategic and practical aspects of partnering with other companies including the use of a variety of contractual documents to implement these relationships such as teaming agreements, joint ventures, reseller agreements and subcontracts. The applicability of each potential relationship will be addressed along with implementation practices and risks associated in both the government and commercial business sectors. Emphasis will be on strategy and planning necessary for the successful use of each technique, typical negotiation issues and approaches, and keys to successful management of such agreements once established.
Course Date(s)January 22 - February 26
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RUSSN 0200A Intermediate Russian I
Practical application and review of the basic principles of Russian. Oral practice, reading of cultural material in Russian. Not open to students who have completed five years of high school Russian unless the fifth course was completed five or more years ago.
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2023 Fall
ML 0021 Effective Leadership Behavior
Learn a variety of concepts related to effective leadership behavior:
- Leadership and leadership style defined
- Leadership versus management
- Leading teams
August 9 - August 9
2023 Fall
CB 0003 Marketing Craft Beer
Marketing is crucial to the health and survival of any organization. This six-week course involves a comprehensive study of the basic concepts, techniques, and tools for developing a marketing strategy for the business of craft beer. Topics include research, targeting, positioning, branding, traditional media versus social media, public relations, websites, blogging, and email campaigns. We'll also explore building your customer base on-premise, off-premise, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) through both traditional and unique forms of marketing. Students will create their own craft beer marketing plan for their chosen beer or brewery.
Course Date(s)October 9 - November 13
2024 Summer
MP 0107 Professional Development
You are an experienced meeting and event planner, now what? With the multi-faceted meetings industry, planners are challenged with making the right career moves, or knowing when to move at all. This course will help you decide where to take your career, and create an attainable plan for getting there. Students will be able to:
Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
Course Date(s)- Identify different career options for experienced meeting planners
- Understand if the CMP, CSEP, or CMM credentials are right for them
- Define their own personal brand
- Gain skills for personal presentation and public speaking
- Find solutions for the challenge of work/life balance
- Create a career plan that fits their personal goals and strengths
Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
May 7 - May 9