Master of Education
Course requirements: 42 credit hours
Educational Technology
Cornerstone: 15 credit hours
ECIT 500 Technology Mediated Instruction
ECIT 510 Instructional Design and Development
ECIT 514 Learning Theory and Educational Practice
EDLD 500 Basic Methods in Educational Research
EDLD 510 Cultural Foundations of Education
Core Course: 15 credit hours
ECIT 516 Administration of Distance Education Programs
ECIT 532 Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology
MULT 501 Introduction to Multimedia
MULT 518 Web Authoring
ECIT 590 Practicum in Instructional Technology
Concentration (choose 4): 12 credit hours
ECIT 540 Advanced Instructional Design and Development
ECIT 542 Design of Web-based Instruction
EDLD 514 Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
MULT 507 Multimedia Programming
MULT 509 Multimedia Theory
MULT 511 3D Modeling and Animation
MULT 531 Multimedia Information Systems
MULT 532 Distributed Multimedia
MULT 533 Interactive Multimedia
MULT 534 Interactive Multimedia Projects
MULT 535 Multimedia Systems and Applications
MULT 539 Media Aesthetics
MULT 547 Writing for Interactivity
MULT 549 Introduction to CD-ROM Authoring
MULT 555 Video Telecommunication
MULT 557 Digital Video Editing Workshop
PROJ 520 Project Management Foundations
Master of Education
Course requirements: 42 credit hours
Early Childhood Education
Cornerstone: 12 credit hours
EDLD 500 Basic Methods in Educational Research
EDLD 510 Cultural Foundations of Education
ECIT 514 Learning Theory and Educational Practice
ECED 500 Human Development
Core Courses: 18 credit hours
ECED 510 Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
ECED 524 Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood
ECED 530 Language and Literacy Development in Children
ECED 540 Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and Practice
ECED 580 Seminar: Early Childhood Education
ECED 590 Education Practicum
Concentration: 12 credit hours
Required:
ECED 550 The Role of Play in Child Development
ECED 555 Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children
Choose 2 from the following courses.
ECED 522 Family, School and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education
ECED 526 Directing a Child Care Program
EDLD 520 Organizational Management and Leadership
ECIT 500 Technology Mediated Instruction
ECIT 510 Instructional Design and Development
Master of Education
Course requirements: 42 credit hours
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Cornerstone: 15 credit hours
ECIT 514 Learning Theory and Educational Practice
EDLD 500 Basic Methods in Educational Research
EDLD 510 Cultural Foundations of Education
EDLD 514 Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
TESL 500 English Grammar & Structure
Core Courses: 18 credit hours
TESL 510 Principles of Second Language Acquisition
TESL 512 ESOL Educational Assessment TESL 514 Linguistics
TESL 516 Strategies for Teaching English
TESL 518 Language and Culture
TESL 598 TESOL Practicum
Concentration (choose 3): 9 credit hours
ECIT 500 Technology Mediated Instruction
ECIT 510 Instructional Design and Development
ECIT 516 Administration of Distance Education Programs
ECIT 532 Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology
ECIT 540 Advanced Instructional Design and Development
EDLD 520 Organizational Management and Leadership
EDLD 550 Assessment and Evaluation in Learning Organizations
Master of Education
Course requirements: 42 credit hours
Educational Leadership
Cornerstone: 15 credit hours
ECIT 514 Learning Theory and Educational Practice
ECIT 516 Administration of Distance Education Programs
EDLD 500 Basic Methods in Educational Research
EDLD 510 Cultural Foundations of Education
EDLD 514 Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
EDLD 520 Organizational Management and Leadership
EDLD 524 Education Finance
EDLD 525 Planning and Budgeting in Education
EDLD 530 Constitutional, Statutory, and Judicial Foundations of Education
EDLD 534 Supervision and Personnel Management
Concentration (choose 4): 12 credit hours
ECIT 516 Administration of Distance Education Programs
ECIT 532 Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology
EDLD 540 Facilities Planning and Management
EDLD 545 Educational Policy Development
EDLD 546 The Role of the Principal
EDLD 550 Assessment and Evaluation In Learning Organizations
PROJ 520 Project Management Foundations
PROJ 521 Project Planning
Master of Science in Computer Science
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
CSCI 507 Database Theory
CSCI 508 Operations Research
CSCI 512 Computer Architecture
CSCI 528 Data Structure
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Core Courses (choose 5): 15 credit hours
CSCI 509 Software Methodology
CSCI 518 Data Communications Theory
CSCI 524 Principles of Programming Languages
CSCI 530 Operating Systems
CSCI 549 Digital Electronics
CSCI 571 Artificial Intelligence
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
BMGT 531 Business Intelligence
CSCI 541 Computer Graphics
CSCI 552 Current Developments in Computer Science I
CSCI 553 Current Development in Computer Science II
CSCI 587 Special Topics in Information Technology I
CSCI 588 Special Topics in Information Technology II
CSCI 598 Directed Research
CSCI 599 Computer Science Project
IMSC 512 Information Assurance
IMSC 521 IT Security Policies and Procedures
IMSC 574 Management Information Systems
All Certificate Programs
** In selecting Concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of Information Technology.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY)
Course Requirements: 42 credit hours
UNVA’s Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCY) program prepares professionals to assume cybersecurity and information assurance leadership roles in corporations, agencies, and organizations. Students develop the technical skills to protect IT infrastructures, operating systems, and networks from intentional and unintentional informational security breaches, as well as advanced expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, including the protection of computers, networks, and programs from unauthorized access, alteration, or damage to data. The program is designed to provide students with up-to-date specialized and advanced knowledge, while developing analytical and practical skills necessary to stay abreast in the ever-changing field of cyber security. Courses focus on cybersecurity innovations, people, processes, and infrastructures to protect and secure organizations.
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
CSCI 507 Database Theory
CSCI 508 Operations Research
CSCI 512 Computer Architecture
CSCI 528 Data Structure
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Core Courses (choose 5): 15 credit hours
CSCI 560 Cybersecurity Technology
CSCI 561 Governance in Cybersecurity
CSCI 562 Cybersecurity Audit and Assessment
CSCI 563 Digital Investigations
CSCI 564 Network Forensics
CSCI 565 Cloud Security Architecture
CSCI 566 Cryptography and Cybersecurity
CSCI 567 Cybersecurity Risk Analysis
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
CSCI 541 Computer Graphics
CSCI 552 Current Developments in Computer Science I
CSCI 553 Current Development in Computer Science II
CSCI 587 Special Topics in Information Technology I
CSCI 588 Special Topics in Information Technology II
CSCI 598 Directed Research
CSCI 599 Computer Science Project
IMSC 512 Information Assurance
IMSC 521 IT Security Policies and Procedures
IMSC 574 Management Information Systems
All Certificate Programs
** In selecting Concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of Information Technology.
Master of Science in Business Intelligence (MSBI)
Course Requirements: 42 credit hours
University of Northern Virginia’s Master of Science in Business Intelligence is an innovative graduate program. This new cutting-edge program is a blend of traditional MBA and applications of Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems in Modern Management. Students will gain a strong background in business principles such as Financial Accounting Analysis; International Legal Environment for Business; Electronic Commerce and International Marketing; Applied Statistics for Marketing Analysis, and Decision Making; Money, Banking and International Financial Markets, and Principles of Project and Program Management. The MBI not only provides a solid foundation in business and management but also provides the student with the knowledge and skills to apply modern information technology to face the challenges of planning for business continuity to ensure that a company can sustain core business operations during times of disruption and international financial crisis.
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 510 Legal Environments for Business
BMGT 565 Global Business Environments
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
BMGT 531 Business Intelligence
MKTG 510 Electronic Commerce
IMSC 504 Decision-Making Systems
IMSC 518 Technology and Operations Management
PROJ 517 Project Management Professional
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
CSCI 587 Special Topics in Information Technology I
CSCI 588 Special Topics in Information Technology II
CSCI 598 Directed Research
IMSC 512 Information Assurance
IMSC 520 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
IMSC 521 IT Security Policies and Procedures
IMSC 574 Management Information Systems
IMSC 580 Special Topics in Information Systems
** In selecting Concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of Information Technology.
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI)
Course Requirements: 42 credit hours
University of Northern Virginia’s innovative Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence prepares professionals for success in today’s tech-focused job market – and it gives them the skills they need to meet the demands of the future. It equips students with advanced skills in AI, machine learning, and ethical decision-making, empowering them to create innovative solutions and lead AI initiatives across industries. With an emphasis on experiential learning and problem solving, UNVA’s MSAI will introduce you to in-depth studies of AI core principles and technologies.
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
CSCI 507 Database Theory
CSCI 508 Operations Research
CSCI 512 Computer Architecture
CSCI 528 Data Structure
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Core Courses (choose 5): 15 credit hours
CSCI 571 Artificial Intelligence
CSCI 572 Machine Learning
CSCI 573 Deep Learning
CSCI 574 Neural Networks
CSCI 575 Cognitive Computing
CSCI 577 Natural Language Processing
CSCI 578 Human Machine Teaming
CSCI 579 AI’s Ethical Implications
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
CSCI 541 Computer Graphics
CSCI 552 Current Developments in Computer Science I
CSCI 553 Current Development in Computer Science II
CSCI 587 Special Topics in Information Technology I
CSCI 588 Special Topics in Information Technology II
CSCI 598 Directed Research
CSCI 599 Computer Science Project
IMSC 512 Information Assurance
IMSC 521 IT Security Policies and Procedures
IMSC 574 Management Information Systems
All Certificate Programs
** In selecting Concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of Information Technology.
Master of Science in Information Systems Technology
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
MKTG 510 Electronic Commerce
Core Courses: 15 credit hours (Choose five)
CSCI 512 Computer Architecture
CSCI 518 Data Communications Theory
CSCI 528 Data Structure
IMSC 512 Information Assurance
IMSC 518 Technology and Operations Management
IMSC 522 Database Design and Processing
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
BMGT 531 Business Intelligence
CSCI 534 Computer and Information Networking
CSCI 552 Current Development in Computer Science I
CSCI 553 Current Development in Computer Science II
CSCI 571 Artificial Intelligence
CSCI 576 Expert Systems
CSCI 587 Special Topics in Information Technology I
CSCI 588 Special Topics in Information Technology II
IMSC 598 Directed Research
IMSC 599 Information Systems Project
All Certificate Programs
** In selecting Concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of Information Technology.
Project Management
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 9 credit hours
ECON 510 Managerial Economics
BMGT 510 Legal Environment for Business
BMGT 511 International Management
Concentration**: 18 credit hours
PROJ 520 Project Management Foundations
PROJ 521 Project Planning
PROJ 522 Cost, Pricing, Scheduling and Control
PROJ 523 Risk Management
PROJ 524 Fiscal, Procurement and Contracting Control
Choose one:
PROJ 517 Project Managerial Professional
PROJ 525 Project Management Capstone
PROJ 598 Directed Research
Students would be allowed to choose one between PROJ 525 and PROJ 598. Students would not be allowed to take both PROJ 525 and PROJ 598.
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
Pharmaceutical Management
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
HECA 500 Health Care System
HECA 535 Health Care Law and Ethics
PHAR 501 Pharmaceutical Industry Structure
PHAR 512 Pharmaceutical Product Management
PHAR 521 Pharmaceutical Marketing Research
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
HECA 514 Marketing and Competitive Strategy in Health Care
HECA 522 Quality improvement in Health Care Management
PHAR 517 Managing the Pharmaceutical Sales Organization
PHAR 530 Legal and Ethical Issues in Pharmaceutical Industry
PHAR 535 Regulation of Prescription Drugs
PHAR 536 Hospital Administration and Pharmacy Management
PHAR 538 Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industries
PHAR 545 International Pharmaceutical Business
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
Marketing
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 511 Financial Statement Analysis for Managers
BMGT 510 Legal Environment for Business
ECON 510 Managerial Economics
IMSC 500 Information Technology Management
MKTG 511 Advanced Marketing Management
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
MKTG 510 Electronic Commerce
MKTG 520 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 521 Marketing Research
MKTG 522 Business Ethics and Society
MKTG 523 Advertising and Sales Promotion
MKTG 524 Internet Marketing
MKTG 525 Marketing High Technology
MKTG 598 Directed Research
MKTG 599 Marketing Project
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department
Business Management
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
ECON 510 Managerial Economics
BMGT 510 Legal Environment for Business
BMGT 511 International Management
BMGT 512 Quantitative Methods for Business
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
BMGT 520 Human Resource Management
BMGT 521 Multinational Management
BMGT 522 Strategic Management
BMGT 523 Small Business Management
BMGT 524 Global Operations Management
BMGT 525 Organizational Behavior
BMGT 531 Business Intelligence
BMGT 598 Directed Research
BMGT 599 Management Project
MKTG 510 Electronic Commerce
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
Human Resources Management
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
BMGT 513 Employment Law
BMGT 522 Strategic Management
BMGT 544 Recruitment and Staffing
BMGT 571 Compensation and Assessment
BMGT 574 Training and Development
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
BMGT 525 Organizational Behavior
BMGT 566 International Human Resources Management
BMGT 572 Negotiation and Bargaining
BMGT 575 Leveraging Workplace Diversity
BMGT 576 Building Organizational Culture
BMGT 577 Performance Management
MKTG 522 Business Ethics and Society
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
Master of Accountancy (MACC)
Core Courses: 12 credit hours
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Concentration: 30 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
ACTG 510 Managerial Accounting
ACTG 512 Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Organizations
ACTG 515 Advanced Accounting Theory I
ACTG 516 Advanced Accounting Theory II
ACTG 524 Cost Accounting
ACTG 522 U. S. Federal Income Taxation
ACTG 532 Federal Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships
ACTG 523 Auditing Theory
ACTG 533 Advanced Auditing Theory
ACTG 540 Certified Public Accounting Review I
ACTG 541 Certified Public Accounting Review II
Finance
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
BMGT 510 Legal Environment for Business
BMGT 512 Quantitative Methods for Business
ECON 510 Managerial Economics
FINA 510 Financial Markets and Institutions
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
FINA 520 Corporate Financial Management
FINA 521 International Financial Management
FINA 522 Commercial Bank Management
FINA 523 Personal Financial Advising
FINA 524 Financial Derivative Instruments
FINA 525 Investment
FINA 526 Fixed Income Securities
FINA 527 Portfolio Management
FINA 598 Directed Research
FINA 599 Finance Project
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Accounting and Finance Department.
Accounting
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 510 Managerial Accounting
ACTG 511 Financial Statement Analysis for Managers
BMGT 510 Legal Environment for Business
ECON 510 Managerial Economics
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
ACTG 515 Advanced Accounting Theory I
ACTG 516 Advanced Accounting Theory II
ACTG 520 Computerized Accounting Information Systems
ACTG 521 Survey of Accounting Systems
ACTG 522 U. S. Federal Income Taxation
ACTG 523 Auditing Theory
ACTG 524 Cost Accounting
ACTG 525 International Accounting
ACTG 598 Directed Research
ACTG 599 Accounting Project
FINA 520 Corporate Financial Management
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Accounting and Finance Department. For those who wish to sit for the CPA Examination, early consultation is advised.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
BMGT 508 Hospitality Management
BMGT 512 Quantitative Methods for Business
HOSP 501 Introduction to Hospitality
CASI 510 Gaming and Hospitality Laws
IMSC 500 Information Systems Technology
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
BMGT 509 Food Service Management
BMGT 540 Principles of Hospitality and Casinos Staffing
CASI 570 Current Trends in Resorts and Casinos
HOSP 521 International Hospitality
HOSP 537 Purchasing for Hospitality
HOSP 542 Customer Service for Hospitality
MKTG 529 Hospitality and Casino Marketing
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
Health Care Administration
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
ACTG 500 Accounting Concepts and Applications
BMGT 500 Principles of Management
COMM 500 Management Communication
FINA 500 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
STAT 500 Statistics for Managers
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
BMGT 522 Strategic Management
HECA 500 Health Care System
HECA 511 Managing Health Care Organizations
HECA 520 Human Resources Management in Health Care
HECA 535 Health Care Law and Ethics
Concentration (choose 4)**: 12 credit hours
HECA 514 Marketing and Competitive Strategy in Health Care
HECA 522 Quality Improvement in Health Care Management
HECA 523 Long-term Care Administration
HECA 527 Health Insurance and Risk Management
HECA 537 Health policy and Politics
HECA 539 Approach in Wellness/Health Promotion
HECA 547 Global Health Systems
HECA 551 Information System for Health Management
HECA 553 Special Topics in Health Care Administration
** In selecting concentration courses, students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Management Department.
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