ITU Catalog
ITU Catalog
ITU Catalog
University
2009-2010
Catalog
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This publication is an announcement of the current programs and
course offerings of International Technological University. It is intended for
information only and is subject to change without notice. Courses, faculty
assignment, prerequisites, graduation or completion requirements,
standards, tuition and fees, and programs may be changed from time to
time. Courses are not necessarily offered each term or each year.
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International Technological University
Catalog
2009-2010
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CONTENTS
MAP ................................................................................................ 11
ACADEMIC CALENDAR.......................................................... 13
SCHEDULING ............................................................................. 13
1. ADMISSIONS .......................................................................... 17
Applications........................................................................................................ 17
Trimester Admissions: ................................................................................... 18
On-Demand Admissions: .............................................................................. 18
Entry Status......................................................................................................... 18
High School Graduates .................................................................................. 18
Master Degrees................................................................................................... 19
Full Time Status Requirement....................................................................... 20
The minimum requirement of a Full Time masters degree enrollment status
is as follows:..................................................................................................... 20
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Transfer Credit of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees:..................................... 20
Doctorate Degrees.............................................................................................. 20
2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.............................................. 21
3. ENROLLMENT ........................................................................ 23
Advisors............................................................................................................... 23
Time Limits......................................................................................................... 24
Probation ............................................................................................................. 24
Grading System.................................................................................................. 26
Petitions............................................................................................................... 27
Registration......................................................................................................... 27
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4. UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ............................................ 28
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Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering ............................................... 37
Program Student Learning Outcomes: ........................................................ 37
MSEE Requirements ....................................................................................... 37
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS (AMN) .............................................................. 51
7. FACILITIES............................................................................. 117
FACULTY ........................................................................................ 2
The location of ITU is unique. The state of California combines the richest
resources with the most congenial conditions available in the United States.
Silicon Valley is the capital of the world’s hi-tech industry. Stretching along the
south shores of the San Francisco Bay, it is blessed with a superb climate, major
universities, and a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is a hub of the
American West, an international trade center, and a gateway to the Pacific and
the world.
The United States created and is the present leader in the high-
technology revolution. However, there is no guarantee that the U.S. will
maintain dominance in this field. In recent years, Asia and particularly China
has emerged as a major contributor in the modern world of high technology. If
the U.S. is determined to maintain its present position, it must take the lead in
harnessing the technological developments overseas as well as create a new hi-
tech culture that fosters the exchange of technological development for the
benefit of all citizens of our world. With this understanding, China will be a
major partner and beneficiary of ITU’s research, development, and production.
Furthermore, in their efforts to market technology, Asian countries will find in
ITU a vital resource for their continued development and modernization.
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Silicon Valley has changed the face of the world with technological
innovation married with startup funding. We are the world’s capital for
microelectronics, software development, internet & computing industries,
biotechnology as well as the financing of these entrepreneurial ventures. Now
with the exploding growth of the $20 billion world-wide game development
industry and the establishment of Lucas Films in San Francisco, Hollywood-
styled media entertainment and game creation are powerful forces injected into
Silicon Valley’s landscape. ITU’s founders, executive team and faculty are the
pioneers and top innovators in all of these fields. These technology, business,
media and venture capital leaders have gathered together with a shared vision
for globalization and created ITU, a model of educational excellence that
defines the hi-tech, media and business future for the Silicon Valley and the
rest of the world.
Innovative Education
ITU recognizes that the engineering profession has outgrown the existing
model of academic education. The present academic model is based on the
classical science curriculum. This model sets a solid foundation of theoretical
knowledge, but it is slow to innovate and lacking in practical application.
Classical academic curriculum requires only a limited exposure to laboratory
work. However, like biotech research, medicine and law, engineering is a
profession requiring a significant level of hands-on experience for competence.
In the industry, engineers are very often confronted with problems
characterized by a lack of complete information, as opposed to the neatly
defined textbook problems taught in schools.
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science students interested in a career in biology are therefore best served with
at least a minimal dose of software engineering theory and application. The
film entertainment field, well known for flashy special effects, has pushed the
envelop of computer simulation technology, crossing over to pioneer real-time,
non-intrusive 3D heart modeling for cardiac hospital patients. Heart attacks
are now prevented and lives saved by discoveries made by Hollywood special
effects engineers and artists. These dramatic developments reflect the
consilience of knowledge across disciplines in the new world in which we now
live.
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status, or age in the administration of any of its educational policies, admission
policies and programs, as well as employment-related policies and activities.
· Ensure the programs and courses are designed to support both full-time
and part-time students.
University Location
Map
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Academic Calendar
Fall/2009 – Fall/2010
Scheduling
On-Demand Scheduling
Tailored for maximum flexibility to serve the special needs of varying student
groups, “On-Demand” courses are scheduled individually to meet students’
need.
Process
Students express interest to take an ITU course. This request is
communicated to the ITU Registrar.
ITU Registrar notifies all students after minimum student enrollment
numbers are reached.
Students coordinate with ITU Faculty to schedule class meetings.
Convenient and non-traditional class meetings times are scheduled to
serve students schedules, match instructor availability, and structured
to ensure that students have sufficient opportunity for preparation,
reflection, and analysis, concerning the specific learned subject matter.
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Learning Outcomes Standard
On-Demand course credit unit awards can also be based upon a “Learning
Outcomes Standard”. In certain courses, learning outcomes (also called
“learning objectives”) are delineated. These are learning outcomes, which ITU
expects students to absorb during their studies in that course. If the learning
outcomes in the On-Demand scheduled course are compared and found
identical and/or qualitatively equivalent to the Learning Outcomes delineated
and accomplished in the course curriculum offered in ITU’s traditional course
offering, then an equal award of credit units will be conferred upon the
successful completion of that course.
NOTE: The Academic Committee determines the credit unit award of such a
class based on students having acquired levels of knowledge, skills or
competencies equivalent to those acquired in traditional formats.
September 2- 8 Registration
September 2 Orientation
November 26 – 27 Thanksgiving-Holiday
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Spring Term 2010
(January 19 - May 3, 2010)
January 1 New Year's Day- holiday
Pre- registration
January 4-5
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. - holiday
January 19 Orientation
May 18 Orientation
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August 16 – 27 Pre – registration
August 31 Orientation
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1. Admissions
Applications
All ITU Applications must include:
1. Completed ITU Application Form (online or hard copy).
2. Non-refundable Application Fee
(See website – www.itu.edu - for updated Application Fees for
International and Domestic students).
3. Evidence of academic background and/or relevant work experience of
the applicant.
4. Transcripts from previously attended colleges, universities and/or
training institutions or equivalent evaluation records in keeping with
the documentation practices of applicant’s home country.
5. Applicants whose native language is not English are required meet one
of the following requirements before graduation:
PLEASE NOTE: The term International Students refers to all students who
need F1 status to attend ITU. The term Domestic Students refers to all students
who do not need F1 status, including legal U.S. residents/citizens, and those in
the U.S. on a non-F1 visa who are not applying for a Change of Status to F1.
If you are an International Student applying for F1 status for the first time,
please send us the following items:
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If you are a Domestic Student, please send the following items:
If you are applying for a Change of Status to F1, please submit the following
items:
- International Application form, completed and signed by you
**If a current ITU student referred you to ITU, please write their full name in
the referral section of the application (you may only put down one name,
since we can only credit one person for the referral).
- Application fee of $80 (make checks payable to ITU)
- Official transcripts from your previous schools
- Bank statement (showing at least $22,500 available to you)
- Letter of Affidavit (if someone else is funding your education)
- Passport copy (first and last page)
- Local California address
Trimester Admissions:
Applicants may apply for admissions into any of the three Trimester Terms
each year.
On-Demand Admissions:
Applicants taking advantage of ITU’s convenient On-Demand course
scheduling program may apply for admissions any time throughout the year.
Entry Status
Unless otherwise determined by the Admissions Committee, all admitted entry
level students have “Entry Status” at ITU. After the successful completion of
two terms, or 18 credit units, students automatically become “Full Status”
students.
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Students may enroll at ITU as a degree candidate straight out of high school (or
equivalent) and take general education courses at other educational institutions
at the same time to shorten the time needed for matriculation. Students still
attending high school may enroll into an ITU course and obtain college credit
for completing the course, but will not be considered a degree candidate until
student has earned their high school diploma (or equivalent) or determined to
be an acceptable ITU degree candidate by the Academic Committee on a case
by case basis.
Admission Requirements:
Advising:
All students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration. An
advisor's signature or electronic equivalent is required for registration.
Students are encouraged to continue to meet with their advisors on a regular
basis to help ensure a productive and meaningful college experience. Students
at a distance may be able to do their advising sessions over the telephone.
Bachelor Degrees
Admission Requirements:
Admission into the bachelor’s degree program requires evidence of high school
completion or demonstration of equivalent skill level as evaluated on an
individual basis by the Academic Committee.
Master Degrees
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Admission Requirements:
Doctorate Degrees
Admission Requirements:
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2. Financial Information
$ 550.00
Tuition for ITU Domestic Students* listed below: Tuition for graduates (per
unit for MBA)
$ 380.00
Tuition for graduates (per unit for MSEE/SE/CE)
$ 425.00
Tuition for undergraduates (per unit for all courses)
$ 275.00
Tuition for Multimedia Focus (per unit for all courses)
$ 425.00
Registration fee [1]
$ 50.00
Early registration fee [1] (Trimester Scheduling only)
$25.00
Late registration fee [1] (Trimester Scheduling only)
$100.00
Student association membership (per term or equiv. month)
$ 15.00
Late payment fee
$ 20.00
Class Drop Fee
$ 20.00
Class Add Fee
$ 10.00
Fee for filing petition for Incomplete Grade
$ 50.00
Fee for course examination under Challenge Test Option
$ 100.00
Graduation fee (when filing for graduation request)
$ 120.00
International Campus Graduation Fee $ 120.00
Auditing fee (per graduate credit unit)
$ 350.00
Auditing fee (per undergraduate credit unit)
$ 250.00
Academic transcript fee (per copy)
$ 15.00
Returned check fee
$ 100.00
Switching payment/Holding check $ 50.00
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DeferI-20 $ 30.00
*Any ITU International Student that has taken a full load for one semester at
ITU (10 units for graduate students, 12 units for undergraduates) is considered
an ITU Domestic Student thereafter.
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Financial Aid
Source: ITU offers financial aid to students through a variety of means,
including the ITU Scholars Fund. Also, various loan programs are
available for both graduate and undergraduate degree students. The ITU
Scholars Fund also offers a limited number of tuition waiver scholarships
and graduate assistantships each year. All ITU students are eligible to
apply for the ITU Scholars Fund.
Number: The number of ITU scholarships varies from year to year. For
fiscal year of 2007, ITU offered 15 teaching assistantships, 1research
assistantships, and 2 administrative assistantships. For fiscal year of
2008, ITU offered 50 teaching assistantships, 3 research assistantships,
and 10 administrative assistantships. The number of such awards
depends largely on the course offerings. Similar numbers are expected
for fiscal years 2009 through 2010.
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Terms and Conditions: Assistantships are appointed either for a
trimester or for an academic year consisting of two or three trimesters as
specified by the individual appointment. Recipients are expected to
devote 20 hours per week of services for a part-time (50%) appointment.
For a part-time teaching, research, or administrative assistantship, the
stipend is $640 per month and a tuition fee waiver is not included. For
tuition waiver scholarships, partial or full tuition fees waivers may be
granted based on a combination of an individual applicant’s potential to
succeed, proven track record and/or financial need as evaluated by the
Awards Committee.
3. Enrollment
Adding and Dropping Courses
Students may not add a course after the fourth week of instruction in the
trimester scheduling system unless otherwise determined by the Academic
Committee. The deadline for dropping a course is no later than the fourth week
of the term. Dropping a course after the fourth week of instruction will result in
a grade of WP or WF (W=Withdraw, P=Pass, F=Fail), depending on whether or
not the student was passing or failing the course at the time of dropping.
Refund of tuition will be issued for a dropped course according to the fee
schedule stated in Financial Obligations and Refunds section.
The deadline for dropping an On-Demand course is before the 12th
instructional hour of class (or its equivalent in lab hours, practicum hours, or a
combination thereof). Refund of tuition will be issued for a dropped On-
Demand course according to the fee schedule stated in the Financial
Obligations and Refunds section.
Holders of fellowships, assistantships, tuition and fee waivers, and
student visas must maintain the required number of credit hours or risk loss of
their tuition and fee waiver for the term. Students who lose their waivers will
be billed the full cost of tuition and fees.
Advisors
All students must have an academic advisor. The academic advisor
assists in the planning of a program of study that fits the needs of the student
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and satisfies the program requirements. Advisor approval with signature is
required for registration every semester.
Course Load
Students who can devote full time to their studies usually enroll for 12 to
15 credit hours for undergraduate and 9 to 12 for graduate.
Time Limits
A full-time undergraduate student entering the university without any
transferred credit units is expected to complete all requirements within four
calendar years. A part-time undergraduate student is expected to complete all
requirements within eight calendar years.
All candidates for master’s degree must complete all of the requirements
for matriculation within six calendar years after their initial registration at ITU.
Probation
ITU monitors the academic progress of its students at the end of each
semester. Academic probation is ITU’s mechanism for warning students that
their GPA has fallen below the minimum standard. An undergraduate student
will be put on academic probation if the student’s GPA is less than 1.65. This
evaluation will be conducted at the end of each semester. The student will be
dismissed if his/her GPA is less than 2.0 after reaching 100% of maximum time
frame or is on probation for three consecutive semesters.
Repetition of Courses
If a student takes a course in which a grade of D, F, WF or WP is
received, the student can elect to take course again. The course can be repeated
only once and counted only once toward the degree requirements. The original
grade, except grades WF and WP, continues to be included in the computation
of the cumulative GPA.
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Credit Hours for Courses
Academic credits are measured in terms of credit hours. One credit hour
is equivalent to one trimester term hour, where one trimester credit hour
equals 15 classroom hours of lecture.
In addition, one semester credit hour equals 30 laboratory hours and one
semester credit hour equals 45 practicum hours.
Grading System
The following grades are used:
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WP – Passed the course at the time of withdrawal. No grade points are
earned and the grade is not computed in the GPA.
Attendance Policy
Students at ITU are required to attend all assigned classes regularly. If a
student has a medical or other emergency he/she should, if possible, contact
the instructor and inform them of their absence ahead of time. ITU allows and
encourages instructors to include attendance and class participation into their
grading structure.
Petitions
Students may petition in writing for exceptions to any of the university’s
regulations directly to the Academic Committee, but may do so only after
consulting with their advisor, whose recommendations must appear on the
petition. Petition forms may be obtained from the website (www.itu.edu) or the
Office of Admissions and Records and must be accompanied by a full
explanation of the circumstances, and any appropriate forms required for
processing a requested change. Petitions must be filed within 30 days from the
time an individual knows, or reasonably should have known, that an
occurrence has affected his/her status.
Registration
Registration procedures and class offerings are published in the Class
Schedule each semester. Students are responsible for the complete and
accurate processing of their registration according to the guidelines published
there in. New students may register during the designated period at the
beginning of their first term or during the late registration period. Currently
enrolled students should register during the pre-registration period, in the
previous term or the registration period of the current term. Continuing
students who wait to register at late registration will be accessed a late
registration fee.
Repetition of Courses
Students can repeat a course for credit if:
The course is designated with the phrase “May be repeated for
credit.”
The course is one in which a grade of I, D, F, WF or WP was
received. In such cases, the course can be repeated and counted only
once toward the degree requirements if the student passes the class.
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Or with the permission of the Academic committee on a case-by-case
basis.
Auditing Privileges
Auditing classes are permitted, provided a form bearing the approval of
the instructor and the administration office is filed with the Office of
Admissions and Records.
4. University Regulations
Academic Grievance Procedures
An academic grievance procedure defines an administrative process
through which students or employees may seek resolution of complaints or
grievances arising from a decision made about them.
Informal Procedure
A student or an employee who has a complaint or request is expected
first to resolve the complaint informally. The effort must include discussions
with the specific faculty member, teaching assistant or staff member involved.
A demonstrated lack of good faith by any party in attempting to resolve
complaints informally may be considered with all other factors in reaching an
ultimate decision on the merits of any grievance.
Formal Procedure
If all reasonable informal efforts to resolve the complaint fail, a student
or employee may formalize it as a grievance. A formal grievance must be filed
within 45 days from the time the student believes, or reasonably should have
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known, that an occurrence has effected his/her status. This period of 45 days
includes all informal efforts to resolve the grievance. The student must submit
the grievance in writing to the Administration Office. A proper administrator
will conduct an investigation of the grievance and may interview the student
for further clarification. After the investigation, the administrator may either
grant or deny the redress sought or provide remedies. The decision will be
issued no later than 14 days following receipt of the written grievance. If the
administrator does not grant redress satisfactory to the student, the student has
14 days to appeal the decision to university president upon written receipt of
the appeal. The president has 14 days to notify the student of his decision,
either grant or deny the redress sought or provide other remedies. The
president’s decision is final. The student will be further advised that any
unresolved grievances may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
and Vocational Education, 1027 Tenth Street, Fourth Floor, Sacramento, CA
95814-3517.
Academic Integrity
ITU is dedicated to learning and research, and hence is committed to
truth and accuracy. Integrity and intellectual honesty in scholarship and
scientific investigation are, therefore, of paramount importance. These
standards require intellectual honesty in conducting research, writing of
research results and relations with colleagues. Academic misconduct includes
cheating, plagiarism, falsification of data, etc.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The commitment of ITU to the most fundamental principles of academic
freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions
involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free
from invidious discrimination in all its forms, whether or not specifically
prohibited by law.
The policy of ITU is to comply fully with applicable federal and state
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations. ITU
will not discriminate in programs and activities against any person because of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicap,
unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as disabled veteran or
veteran of Vietnam era. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admission,
employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and
activities.
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Complaints of invidious discrimination prohibited by university policy
shall be resolved exclusively within existing ITU procedures.
Associate of Arts
Degree Title: Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
Specialization: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Management
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Enterpreneurial/Small Business Management, Finance,
Human Resources, International Business, Management,
Management Information Systems.
SPECIALISED CURRICULUM:
General Requirements
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A grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 is required for all courses
taken that are eligible for accruing credit towards an associate degree. Credit
towards an AA degree is not given for any course with a grade lower than D-.
A student’s curriculum is planned in consultation with the student’s assigned
faculty advisor, who must approve all courses taken by the student in writing.
Requirements
Satisfy the AA degree program admission requirements.
General Requirements
All bachelor’s degree recipients must complete at least 60 semester
credits in the area of concentration or an allowed cross-disciplinary field,
whether the courses are taken at ITU or transferred in from other institutions.
Together, the awarding of the Bachelor of Science degree requires the
completion of at least 120 semester credits.
A grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 is required for all
courses taken that are eligible for accruing credit towards an undergraduate
degree. Credit towards a BS degree is not given for any course with a grade
lower than D-. A student’s curriculum is planned in consultation with the
student’s assigned faculty advisor, who must approve all courses taken by the
student in writing.
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is designed for
those students who are interested in the use of computer technology in
achieving their career goals.
Requirements
Satisfy the BS degree program admission requirements.
Curriculum
Instructional Methods
Lectures, seminars, engineering practice, laboratory, field trips and
hands-on project-based learning.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program at ITU helps the
students to develop the skills needed for growth in their profession.
Students will acquire the competencies needed to integrate the business
theories to develop strategies to improve organizational performance.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at ITU
allows students with an associate of arts degree or at least 45 of college
credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
ITU is offering concentrations in Accounting, Advertising and
Marketing, Economics, Enterpreneur/Small Business Management,
Finance, International Business, Management, Human Resource, and
Management Information System.
Requirements
Satisfy the BS degree program admission requirements.
Curriculum
For Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
57 credit hours of the following General Education,
3 credit hours in joint seminars,
30 elective hours in lower division: ACTN 200, 201, BUS 200, 201,
FINN 200, 201, MGT 200, 201, MIS 200, and QBA 200, or other
approved courses.
12 credit hours from area of concentration from Upper division of
Business Administration and 18 credit hours of elective courses
from Upper division of Business Administration to complete the 30
credit hours of Upper division requirements of BS in Business
Administration. Upper division courses: ACCT 300, 301, 302, 303,
304, BUS 300, CONS 300, ECON 300, 301, 302, FINN 300, 301, 302,
303, 304, 305, HRM 300, 301, 302, 303, MGT 300, 301, 302, 303, 304,
305, 306, 307, MIS 300, 301, MKT 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, QBA
301, and 302, or other approved courses.
Instructional Methods
Lectures, seminars, projects.
Many societies around the world experience a rapidly growing need for
computer engineers. The areas in which modern computer engineers’ works
are comprised of the design of modern computerized electronics, embedded
systems, microprocessors, ever smaller and more powerful computers, and
“hardware-close” programming. Depending on which individual courses
students choose in compliance with this curriculum, the outcomes of their
studies may show variety in detail, but will, in the basic structure, always fulfill
the key elements considered necessary for successful work as a computer
engineer.
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MSCE Requirements
The completion of at least 36 semester credit hours of graduate courses in
the major core field, 3 credit hours of Joint Seminar and/or thesis or
project, includes:
MSEE Requirements
12 credit hours in electrical engineering: EEN 902, 910, 915, 931, 941,
952, 954, 955, 958, 961, 963, 970, 971, CEN 922, SEN 920 or other
approved courses
6 credit hours in applied mathematics: AMN 912, 920, 921, 922, 930,
940, 950 and 952 or other approved courses
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 997
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15 credit unites of electives, project or thesis upon the approval of
the advisor: For specialization in VLSI Design or Circuits and
Systems, select courses from the following: EEN 901 to 928, 931, 932,
941, 946, 954 to 958, 960, 964, 974, 977, 995 to 999, CEN 752, and SEN
909 and 922, or other approved courses. For specialization in
Networking & Digital Signal Processing or Communications, select
courses form the following: EEN 911 to 918, 924, 931 to 946, 951 to
953, 958, 960 to 963, 965 to 974, 995 to 999, CEN 650, 752, 965 and
973, SEN 909, 922, 953 and 984 or other approved courses
Many societies around the world experience a rapidly growing need for
software engineers. The areas in which modern software engineers work are
almost boundless. Depending on which individual courses students choose in
compliance with this curriculum, the outcomes of their studies may show
variety in detail, but will, in the basic structure, always fulfill the key elements
considered necessary for successful work as a software engineer.
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Understand the essential requirements of a user-friendly graphical
user interface (GUI).
Be able to design a user-friendly GUI.
Understand 3-D graphics concepts.
MSSE Requirements
The completion of at least 36 semester credit hours of graduate courses in
the major field, 3 credit hours of Joint Seminar and/or thesis or project,
including:
6 credit hours in software courses: SEN 909, 920, 980, 990, CEN 951,
and 959 or other approved courses
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 597
27 credit hours of technical electives, project or thesis upon the
approval of the advisor. All non-required software engineering
courses are acceptable. Recommended courses include: SEN 956,
992, 909, 930, and 963
Students will learn all the concepts and skills necessary for taking a
project from conception to production, including story creation, visualization &
design, animation, filmmaking, business marketing, and the scripting and
authorship of web-based promotion. These skills are acquired via practical
execution of the creation, production and promotion of various structured
projects, designed for the mastery of skills in the digital arts field.
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6 credit hours in Digital Arts : MMM 901, 903, 905, 911, 925 or other
approved courses
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 997
27 credit hours of technical electives, project or thesis upon the
approval of the advisor. All non-required digital arts courses are
acceptable.
6 credit hours in software courses: SEN 941, 942, MISY 915, and
BUS 411,413 or other approved courses
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 597
27 credit hours in elective courses, project or thesis upon approval
by the advisor. Choose elective courses from the Software,
Multimedia Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, IT
Security and Decision Information Sciences course offerings or other
approved courses.
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MBA - Bio-Management
This MBA - Bio-Management will give students the same knowledge and
skills as a traditional MBA program with an additional core focused in
managing various aspects of the biotech industry.
- Be able to find and solve common ethical and moral issues regarding clinical
research.
- Understand various aspects of Bio Management environment, including legal,
regulatory, political, social, and technical.
- Be able to write financial reporting and conduct Clinical Trials.
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- Understand the protocol Development and Scientific Writing.
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- Understand the professional/leadership role in Bio environments.
- Know one’s own professional values, potential career pathways, and Bio management
role.
- Understand human behavior in Bio organizations, including the ability to lead and
work in teams.
- Be able to effectively demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to apply and evaluate problem-solving methods and performance
improvement techniques.
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of factors affecting Bio environment.
- Be able to apply knowledge from multidisciplinary resources to critically analyze
current Bio management issues.
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18 credit hours in Green MBA courses: GMBA 900, 901, 905, 906,
907, 940, 922, 931, 960, or other approved courses.
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 597.
15 credit hours from ITU MBA management concentration, project
or thesis upon approval by the advisor, or other approved courses.
- Be able to deal with everything from phasing foam cups out of the cafeteria to
setting company-wide carbon reduction goals.
- Be familiar with the responsibility for developing the sustainability and
environmental strategy.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant contractual and Legal
requirements for Environment and Sustainability.
- Be able to get tax benefits/ tax reduction on clean energy.
- Know how to make financial decisions in a transition more towards going
green.
- Understand human behavior in organizations, including the ability to lead
and work in teams.
- Be able to effectively demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand and be able to apply a unique and powerful model of human
behavior that is based upon how our brains are wired to interact socially.
- Be able to work more effectively as a manager, team member, and employee
by the application of sound behavioral principles.
- Be able to achieve greater health, wellbeing, and happiness through better
understanding and application of fundamental principles of behavior and
motivation.
18 credit hours in MBA Healthcare core courses: HCM 901, 906, 907,
908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 915, 930, 931, 932, 933, 934, 970, and 980, or
other approved courses.
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 597.
15 credit hours in MBA Healthcare elective and management
concentration courses, project or thesis upon approval by the
advisor. Healthcare Elective courses: CTR 900, HCM 902, 903, 904,
905, 914, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924; and Management
Concentration courses, project or thesis upon approval by the
advisor, or other approved courses.
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Understand various aspects of a business environment, including legal,
regulatory, political, social, and technical.
Be able to write financial reporting and conduct market analyses.
Be able to survey the evidence and the psychology to examine theories
of financial markets with an eye towards identifying boundaries and
opportunities for new research.
Know how to operate a business in the international arena with
awareness and sensitivity to foreign cultures.
Understand the creation and distribution of goods and services.
Understand human behavior in organizations, including the ability to
lead and work in teams.
Be able to effectively demonstrate verbal and written communication
skills.
Be able to apply quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Be familiar with current technologies.
Be able to demonstrate multicultural awareness.
Be able to assume a leadership role.
Know integrative and cross-functional pedagogy, linking business
theory with business practice, to critically analyze current problems.
Know how to customize SAP on business modules.
MBA Requirements:
Unclassified students must complete 27 credit hours in the following
business courses: BUS 400, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, and 417,
or other approved courses.
6 credit hours in core courses: ACTN 900, 910, ECON 920, FINN 932
or other approved courses.
6 credit hours from area of concentration: Accounting – ACTN 920,
921, 923, 924, 925, 927; Finance – FINN 920, 930, 933, 934, 935, 936;
HRMG 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945; Information System Management
– MISY 910, 911, 912, 914, 915, 926; International Business – INBS
910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915; Management – MGTN 942, 943, 944, 946,
948, 949; Marketing – MKTN 950, 951, 952, 954, 958, and 960, or
other approved courses.
3 credit hours in joint seminars: GRN 597.
21 credit hours in elective courses, ACTN 926, 928 A/B, 929, 930,
940, (CPA 991, 992, 993, 994), CONS 900, ECON 921, 923, FINN 916,
917, 918, 931, GRN 500, 511, 513, 514, 515, 599, 920, HRMG 946, 947,
948, INBS 921, MBAN 996, 997, 998, 999, MGTN 901, 922, 930, 941,
945, 947, 951, 952, 953, 954,, MISY 913, 920, 925, 930, MKTN 953, 955,
957, 959, 961, 965, and SEN 911, or other approved courses.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Advisory Committee
To guide students through the first phase of the degree program, an advisory
committee of at least three faculty members with appropriate terminal degrees
will be assigned. The advisory committee also may serve as the Dissertation
Committee.
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Statement of purpose A statement of purpose of approximately 1,000
words is required. This statement should address your reasons for
seeking the doctoral degree and how the doctorate will advance your
personal and career goals,
The DBA may not be completed in less than three years. The maximum
time allowed is seven years, during which the candidate works under a
supervisor, who is also a member of the jury before which the
candidate will defend his or her dissertation,
Candidates are expected to have a cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 or higher in a relevant, accredited master’s program.
DBA Requirements
All SAP courses can count towards electives for the following majors
(programs):
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Business Administration
- Engineering Management
- Computer Science
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- Be able to create basic procurement reports.
- Understand how projects work in SAP.
- Be able to learn about SAP solutions, and implementation of the
solutions.
- Be familiar with the configuration steps that must be considered when
the SAP FI (Financials) CO (Controlling) Module is implemented.
- Understand the end-to-end implementation of functionality related to
the Sales and Distribution (SD) Module.
- Be familiar with the basic overview of the HR Module, the advanced
knowledge of configuration and testing.
- Understand all tasks of the SAP MM, including supply chain, vendor
evaluation, invoice verification, inventory and warehouse
management.
- Understand the principles of the SAP APO / SCM (Advanced
Planning Optimizer / Supply Chain Management) system to judge the
possibility of business requirements and procedures.
- Know the SAP NetWeaver module which allows students to combine
information and practices from geographically dispersed locations
using various technologies, including Microsoft’s .NET, IBM’s
WebSphere and Sun’s Java technologies.
- Understand the components of the SAP CRM (customer relationship
management), which include acquiring and holding customers,
improving customer loyalty, and implementing customer strategies.
- Be familiar with the activities of the SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship
Management) such as spending analysis, category management,
demanding, sourcing, operational contracts, invoicing, and supplier
management.
- Understand the SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application
Programming), including language basics, report-writing, and
transaction-writing, making screens and window lines, creating
dictionary definitions, producing library tasks, and designing
client/server functions.
Curriculum
SAP Certification is available in the following categories
- Financials (FI, CO & SEM): SAP 912, 908,
- Human Resource (HR): SAP 911,
- Operations (SD, MM, WM): SAP 910, 913, 915,
- Product Lifecycle Management (PS, PM, CS, QM): SAP 916, 917,
- Supply Chain Management (PP, APO): SAP 914, 908,
SAP Additional Courses: SAP 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907.
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Program Description:
English as a Second Language Program is designed to provide and
enhance the non-native English speaker the opportunity to enroll in specific
course tailored to promote fluency in the English language. Students will be
given a standardized Academic English test, and scores from their TOEFL or
IELTS will also be considered before placement into this program. Each ESL
Program class focuses on the skills needed to help non-native speakers achieve
advanced English language proficiency. A variety of topics and methodology
are offered in support of our student-centered philosophy. Students who have
already enrolled in an academic program may choose to enroll in one of these
courses, but must have satisfactory test scores and approval of the English/ESL
department head, or academic advisor.
ESL Requirements:
Student needs to meet admission requirement,
Classes offered in 15-week semesters,
Beginning, Intermediate and advanced English instruction,
Courses in: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, and
Academic Skills
TOEFL preparation classes
Initial Requirements:
Students should take English Placement Test,
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00,
English Test Requirement for Acceptance: Take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) within five years prior to admission. The
minimum admission score is 213 on new grading system,
For ESL in English as a Second Language Program need to successfully
complete a total of at least 36 credit hours, of which 21 credits of
concentration courses and 15 credits of elective courses. Students with
a lack of English proficiency should complete the 12 credits foundation
courses before taking concentration or elective courses.
6. Course Descriptions
Prerequisite Requirements
All courses listing a prerequisite requirement can be petitioned by the
student for waiver and evaluated by the Academic Committee on a case-by-
case basis.
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Boolean algebra, complexity analysis, completeness and
incompleteness. Prerequisite: AMN 310
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This course is designed to provide electrical/computer engineering
and applied mathematics graduate students with the background
knowledge of Fourier Transformations (FT), Discrete Fourier
Transformations (DFT) and Fast Fourier Transformations (FFT). The
applications of FFT in Filter Design, Signal Processing and Image
Processing are also included in this course. Prerequisite: AMN 510
CSN 363 Java Script for Interactive Web Page (3 credit hours)
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This course introduces JavaScript, which can make HTML more
powerful and dynamic. The topics covered are as follows: Create
dynamic images, frames, dynamically update pages, JavaScript and
cookies, plug-ins, cascading style sheets, and debugging. After
finishing this course, the student will have a better picture of client side
vs. server side, HTML vs. JavaScript and integrate JavaScript into web
pages to create dynamic images, add smart forms, and detect which
browsers and plug-ins that visitors are using so that one can customize
the content. Prerequisite: CSN 364 or CSN 381
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CSN 822 Introduction to Computer Architecture (3 credit hours)
Overview of computer systems, CPU design, computer arithmetic,
microprogramming techniques, design of main memory, memory
hierarchies and management, input/output subsystem organization,
interrupt handling and DMA channels. Lab projects include design
and implementation of a CPU based on a bit-slice microprocessor.
Prerequisites: CSN 321, CSN 324
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CEN 935 Internet Architectures (3 credit hours)
The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad and deep
understanding of the Internet. The topics include Unicast Routing
Protocols, Multicast Routing Protocols, Transport Protocols, Traffic
Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Generalized
MPLS, Quality of Services, Queueing in Packet Switches, Switch
Fabrics, Packet Processing VPNs, and Mobile IP. The course also
provides students with the opportunity to design and write
networking programs. Prerequisite: None
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CEN 964 Computer Interface and Firmware Engineering (3 credit hours)
As computers have been widely used almost everywhere, from
intranet to Internet, from personal uses to large-scale business
applications, there are strong, increasing demands for computer-
based industrial automation and instrument control. This is often
referred as computer interface, the bridge between hardware and
software. This course is designed to overview various hardware
interfaces that are practically used in industries as well as software
that can communicate through these interfaces. Specifically it
introduces communications through the serial and the parallel ports,
RS232 and GPIB interfaces, I/O buses, and device drivers written in
C/C++. Besides this course will also discuss microprocessor
embedded systems and high-level graphical user interface (GUI)
programming. Experimental examples are presented in the class and
students are given with practical projects for solving real-world
problems.
Prerequisites: CSN 381, SEN 909, CEN 0 and CEN 951
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MMM902 Design (6 credit hours)
In this course students will use design as form of visual
communication. This course introduces the basic principles to solve
design problems and the ability to demonstrate effective use of color,
typography, and production skills by using industry standard
software. Students will explore the use tools, techniques and design
layout principles to produce professional designs.
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in topics such as game engine, sound , rendering, user interface and
other facets of Computer Science in Game Development.
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requirements. Performance estimation. Simulation techniques for
highly programmable platforms. Synthesis and successive refinement.
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Introduction to high frequency theory, the basic performance,
bandwidth, and manufacturing yield of RF and microwave networks.
Electromagnetic field theory and mathematical details. The
applications of different matrices and their limitations. The basis and
use of Smith chart, and filter designs.
EEN 995 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (3 credit hours) The course
provides an opportunity for a faculty member to offer a relatively
new subject that is not currently available in the catalog, but is of
great relevance to electrical engineering. It may consist of lectures,
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reading, homework, presentation and project determined by the
instructor. Prerequisite: As specified in class schedule
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In this class, students will refine oral presentations, focusing on
pronunciation and listening skills. Students will receive extensive
practice speaking in an academic and professional setting.
This course will provide the students with the graphical user interface
(GUI) development using Java Swing. The majority of software today is
written with a GUI. The GUI is how a software presents itself to the user
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and the outside world and through which the user interacts with the
software. More and more effort in software development goes into the
GUI since its quality can mean the success or the failure of the software.
The student will acquire the essential knowledge and skill for user-
friendly GUI development; maintaining responsiveness, stability; and
complying with the most natural human expectations and reactions on a
computer screen. Prerequisite: SEN 964
SEN 932 Software Testing & Automation Via Perl & Shell Script
(3 credit hours)
Learn traditional (UNIX) software tools, such as shell scripts, Tcl/Tk
scripts, Perl, make, and possible .BAT (Win32) files. Use of these tools to
develop regression tests, automate software releases, handle email and
perform general computer automation. Prerequisites: CSN 864 or CSN
881, and SEN 956
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languages. This course represents 45 contact hours of instruction
required for 3 semester units or credits.
SEN 962 Web Page Design Using HTML and Java (3 credit hours)
This course introduces JavaScript, which can make HTML more
powerful and dynamic. The topics covered are as follows: Create
dynamic images, frames, dynamically update pages, JavaScript and
cookies, plug-ins, cascading style sheets, and debugging. After finishing
this course, the student will have a better picture of client side vs. server
side, HTML vs. JavaScript and integrate JavaScript into web pages to
create dynamic images, add smart forms, and detect which browsers and
plug-ins that visitors are using so that one can customize the content.
Prerequisite: CSN 364 or CSN 381
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This Secure Programming course gives students a good working
knowledge of common programming problems and how to avoid them in
their code. Students also gain the ability to review existing programming
for vulnerabilities and how to rectify them. This course will help students
get started on the right foot with Windows security APIs, Java Security,
and give the students the foundation of knowledge needed to understand
even the most obscure security concepts. It will also introduce the
students to techniques for adding security-based features to various
applications. Through carefully designed code and interfaces, students
will be able to extract security information from objects easily and protect
objects with a minimum of code. This is a programming and code-
oriented class with lots of hands-on projects and exercises. Prerequisite:
SEN909 or SEN964
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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ACTN 930 Federal Corporate Taxation (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: ACTN 900 or equivalent
The course is an introduction to the federal income taxation of corporation.
Topics include the concept of contribution, formation, stock dividends,
liquidation, and acquisition.
ACTN 992 CPA Exam: Business Environment and Concepts (3 credit hours)
The Business Environment and Concepts section tests knowledge of
general business environment and business concepts that candidates need
to know in order to understand the accounting implications of transactions.
Topics in this section include knowledge of business structure; limited
liability companies (LLC), limited liability partnerships (LLP), and joint
ventures; economic concepts essential to obtaining an understanding of an
entity’s business and industry; financial management; information
technology; and planning and measurement.
ACTN 993 CPA Exam: Financial Accounting and Reporting (3 credit hours)
The Financial Accounting and Reporting section tests knowledge of
accounting principles generally accepted (GAAP) for business enterprises.
Topics in this section include financial statements concepts and standards;
typical items: recognition, measurement, valuation, and presentation in
financial statements in conformity with GAAP; specific types of
transactions and events: recognition, measurement, valuation, and
presentation in financial statements in conformity with GAAP; accounting
and reporting for governmental entities; accounting and reporting for not-
for-profit organizations.
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BUS 400 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
The course covers accounting concepts and terms used to prepare business
financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of
Cash Flows.
BUS 413 Political, Social, and Legal environment of Business (3 credit hours)
The course examines the roles and responsibilities of business, key legal
concepts, and ethical decision-making processes. In addition, the course
presents a critical analysis of theory and regulation of business from
political, social and legal perspectives.
GRN 597 Joint Seminar / Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (3 credit hours)
Invited seminar speakers on subjects of general interest. Prerequisite: None
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requirements, unless specifically granted on an individual case-by-case
basis by the Academic Committee. Prerequisite: None
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MBAN 996 Case and Independent Study (3 credit hours)
By arrangement with instructor. Independent study of topics of special
interest in business administration under the direction of an instructor,
who is knowledgeable in the field. It may consist of reading, homework,
tests, presentation and project determined by the instructor. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing
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This course is designed to give both a theoretical and practical background
in strategic management. Strategic operations management concerns the
essential activities of directing the varied processes of both manufacturing
and service enterprises in both the domestic and Global environments. The
course will analyze case studies related to the real challenges of
management. It will develop awareness in business matters significant to
fast moving high tech entrepreneurial environment. In addition, it will
cover the strategic aspects of operations management.
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elements that VCs (or any type of potential investor) will be looking for in
deciding whether to invest in your company or not.
Whether you are interested in starting your own company someday, want
to work for a startup, or just want to learn more about venture capital,
Silicon Valley and startups in general, this will be a great opportunity to
discover how startup companies have successfully raised money – and
how you can too!
There are two different ways to get involved, depending on your level of
interest:
MGTN945W: Building a Pitch Deck for Venture Capitalists (or any investor)
– Workshop (2 credit hours)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and attendance of MGTN945
Participants will form teams (companies) of 2-4 people to take on the roles
of a real life startup company (e.g. CEO, CTO, VP Sales, VP Marketing,
etc.) During the course of the semester these teams will work diligently to
create a pitch deck (of a real or fictitious company) that includes all the
elements outlined in MGTN945.
Up to 10 of these teams will present their pitch decks to a voting panel of
ITU professors and fellow students and also get feedback on their concepts
and presentations. The winning team(s) will then get the opportunity to
take their pitch to a Silicon Valley venture capitalist!
This workshop is designed for current or future entrepreneurs or those
who want to better understand what it takes to fund and/or work at a
startup company.
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This course provides entrepreneurs with an understanding of marketing
for new and small enterprises. It addresses marketing strategies. The
Students will apply marketing concepts, such as creating and nurturing
relationships with new customers, suppliers, distributors, employees and
investors. This course brings together theory and practice to develop a
comprehensive entrepreneurial business-marketing plan.
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characteristics underlying investment and financing policies and
international financial policies.
Prerequisite: FINN 100.
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the factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success and failure.
Prerequisite: FINN 100.
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Students learn the concepts underlying the design, implementation, control,
evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information
systems for business data processing, office automation, information
reporting, decision-making, and electronic commerce. The major emphasis
of the course will be on the managerial and strategic aspects of information
technology. Prerequisite: MIS 100
7. Facilities
Library Resources
ITU has sought to increase the research, vast reference support and
library resources made available to ITU students, particularly our masters
students who need the most up to date research data, most commonly found in
expensive subscription-based computer databases. In August 2005, ITU
donated its 11,000 volume library to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and
now direct ITU students to this wonderful resource.
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All ITU students now have FULL ACCESS to the resources of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Library, the main library of and located at San Jose State
University, at 150 E. San Fernando (at Fourth Street), San Jose, CA. The library
is a 14 minutes drive from ITU.
All ITU students access privileges include: obtaining a library card;
checking out books, CD’s, DVD’s and other materials; utilizing the full
multimillion dollar subscription-based university computer databases on
campus; complete support from the university librarian; telephone reference
support during library hours; support for multi-lingual students (including
students who speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Japanese); and full
wireless access with their laptops within the library, and/or DSL direct
connection services for those without a wireless card to store legally
downloadable research data obtained from the library.
In addition to all the available volumes of hard cover books and
publications at the library, students have access to the latest in the following
databases.
For ITU MBA students, at no extra charge, the following paid
subscription-based database access include the following:
ABI/INFORM Global - Indexing and full text for standard magazines and
scholarly journals in business and economics.
Business Full Text - Indexes and abstracts articles from leading business
magazines and trade and research journals in English, published in the USA
and elsewhere. Since 1995 it includes the full text of selected periodicals. The
abstracts (summaries) range from 50 to 150 words and describe the content and
scope of the source articles.
CCH Internet Tax Research Network - Tax research materials, replacing the
Standard Federal Tax Reporter in paper and CD-ROM. U.S. and California tax
codes, regulations, rulings, procedures, decisions and other developments in
the field of taxation.
Economic Census - The Economic Census profiles the U.S. economy every 5
years, from the national to the local level. Statistical tables in HTML (web page)
and PDF formats. Includes reports for individual states, zip code and by broad
market sectors.
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publications; calendar of workshops, seminars, and other discussions; federal
policy bulletins ; bulletin on state policy developments; monthly reports on the
California economy.
For ITU MSCE, MSEE, MSSE students, at no extra charge, the following paid
subscription-based database access include the following:
Academic Search Premier Full text for more than 4,650 publications,
including more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. PDF backfiles to 1975 are
available for over 100 journals. Designed specifically for academic institutions,
it’s the world's largest multi-disciplinary database. The majority of full text
titles are available as searchable PDFs, and some are scanned in color. This
scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study
including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and
linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more
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ENGnetBASE Electronic full text of over 100 engineering handbooks
published by CRC Press. They are searchable by topic or keyword. The
collection is also browsable by category (for example,
Nanoscience/Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science,
Mechanical Engineering, etc. ). New handbooks are continuously added to
ENGnetBASE.
IC Master IC Master is a database of currently available integrated circuits.
Using this resource you can review the latest IC product information; identify
manufacturers and second sources; locate manufacturers and distributors.
Age line - Aging and middle age, from the perspectives of psychology,
economics, sociology, gerontology, public policy, business, health and health
care services, and consumer issues. References to documents on health care
and policy comprise about half of the ... more details.
Biodiversity Heritage Library Full Text - The BHL will provide basic,
important content for immediate research and for multiple bioinformatics
initiatives. For the first time in history, the core of our natural history and
herbaria library collection.
Bio One Full Text - Full text of over 110 scholarly, peer-reviewed bioscience
journals from approximately 50 scholarly publishers.
CHEM net Base Full Text - Online versions of major chemical reference works:
The Combined Chemical Dictionary; Handbook of Chemistry and Physics;
Polymers - A Property Database; Dictionary of Commonly Cited Compounds;
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Properties of Organic Compounds.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text - Indexes the literature of nursing, occupational
therapy and other health professions. Virtually all English-language
publications are indexed along with the publications of the American Nurses
Association and the National League for Nursing.
General Science Full Text Full Text - Basic professional journals and popular
science magazines in all sciences. Full text begins in January 1995;
indexing/abstracting goes back to 1993.
Papers Invited Full Text - Papers Invited was conceived and developed to
assist researchers at all levels - scientists, professors, post-docs and students
who are seeking publishing opportunities for their research papers. It presents
a list of Calls for Papers issued by professionals.
Science Direct Full Text - Full-text articles, primarily science, technology and
medicine (STM). social sciences; also includes some reference and e-books.
Computer Labs
Computer facilities include an 8 station lab and full T-1 wireless Internet
connections. The labs are open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through
Friday, and limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Please check with the
Registrar for current access hours during each particular term. Hours may be
modified from time to time as necessary for efficient operations. The use of
computers at ITU is an integral element of all disciplines. All students are
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required bring in their own laptop computers with software necessary as
determined by instructors for ITU class work.
Research Labs
There are two research labs: Artificial Intelligence Lab and UI Lab. Both
labs are led by the industrial experts and ITU professors for researching the
cutting edge technologies and products. Both labs provide the latest tools for
best research and practice such as Synopsys and Cadence tools.
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8. Student Activities and Services
Academic Advisement
Each student is assigned an academic advisor, who will on a regular
basis give academic advice regarding the student’s progress.
Placement Assistance
ITU provides a variety of services to assist students in clarifying,
planning, and achieving their career goals. Workshops will be held regularly
on career planning, including self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing
skills, and job search strategies. Programs will be developed that bring
professionals from various fields to present information concerning career
opportunities weekly in the Joint Seminar class required of all students.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of this exposure to industry leaders
and continually collect networking contact information from the Joint Seminar
class. A special program of informational interviewing will link students with
alumni in a variety of fields.
Student Governance
The ITU Student Association offers students the opportunity to
participate in the governing of the institution. Elected officers interact regularly
with assigned faculty advisors to coordinate student functions, organize extra-
curricular activities, and offer student input concerning university policy.
Tutorial Programs
A tutorial program will provide international students with assistance in
English studies in addition to ITU’s regular tutorial classes for academic
courses conducted by our teaching faculty and teaching assistants.
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submit a financial statement showing adequate funds for tuition fees and living
expenses for the entire degree program (no less than USD $15,000).
An acceptance letter together with the supporting documents will be
issued to an admitted nonimmigrant alien student, who must submit these and
the necessary financial affidavits to a U.S. Consular Officer to whom he/she
applies for a student visa.
All enrolled nonimmigrant alien students cannot miss more than 15
percent of their classes without endangering their visa status.
Students are allowed only 3 unexcused absences. If a student misses two
consecutive classes, the student will receive a warning. If the situation persists,
the director of the program will contact the student. If it continues, it will be
referred to the President’s Office. If the problem remains, ITU is required to
report this to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
UNIVERSITY OFFICERS
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ACADEMIC & ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Special Advisor:
Google Intel
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Chin Yao Rob Chang
FACULTY
Barbara Arnoldussen
Instructor in Healthcare Management
M.B.A., San Jose State University, 1988;
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS), Santa Clara County,
2009,
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), 1992;
RN and Public Health Nurse (PHN), California Board of Registered
Nurses, 1969,
BSN, Marquette University, 1968
Specialization: Healthcare Accreditation, Quality Improvement, Wellness,
Ambulatory Care, NCLEX Test Preparation
Alok Arora
Instructor in Healthcare Management
BDS, University of Mumbai, India
Certification - Cosmetic Dentistry, Bitein, Mumbai; Certification - HIV
Care, UAB
Specialization: Good Clinical Practice
Srikar Boddu
Instructor in Multimedia
M.B.A., International Technological University 2008;
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B.F.A Photography, Sri Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts 2005;
D.F.A Photography, JNTU College of Fine Arts 2002;
Specialization: Advertising, Fashion, Architectural, Food and Nature
Photography.
Yau-Gene Chan
Instructor in Multimedia, Executive Vice President
M.F.A., Acting, UCLA 1994;
B.A., Sociology, UC Berkeley, 1987
Specialization: Acting, Health Maintenance, Alignment & Movement,
Communication, Digital Media Technologies
A. R. Chekeni, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor in Business Administration
Ph.D., Education, Stanford University, 1986;
M.A. Counseling, University of San Francisco, 1989;
B.A., Business Administration, AIT, Iran, 1969.
Specialization: Areas of scholarship and teaching: Human Development and
Education; Writing, Research, and Understanding; Culture and literacy.
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B.A, University of South Carolina, 1955
Specialization: Organizational Behavior, Microeconomics, International
Business
Nicole C. Jackson
Instructor in Business Administration
Ph.D Expected 2011, Policy, Organization, Measurement, and
Evaluation, U.C. Berkeley;
M.S., Organization Studies and Management, Boston College, 2007;
M.B.A., Management, University of San Francisco, 2004;
B.A., History, U.C. Berkeley, 1995.
Specialization: Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management,
Organizational Transformation and Change, Creativity, and Innovation.
Kanakavalli Kannan
Instructor in SAP
M.C.A, Masters in Computer Applications, National Institure of
Technology, Trichy India
B.S., Bachelors in Physics, Meenakshi College for Women, University of
Madras, India
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Specialization: SAP ABAP Programming; Materials Managements; Supplier
Relationship Management; Supply Chain Management
Yu Li, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor in Electrical Engineering
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Purdue University 2001;
M.S, Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1996;
B.S, Applied Physics, Peking University, 1992
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Specialization: Semiconductor Device Theory, Device Modeling, Semiconductor
Processes, Wafer Testing
Peter Mo
Lecturer in Digital Arts
Specialization: Animation, Graphic Design, Photoshop.
Manish Pai
Instructor in Business Management
Passed CPA exam, 2002;
ICWAI, India 1996;
C.S. (Inter) India 1997;
B.A., Accounting and Finance Pune University,1995.
Specialization: Financial and Management Accounting, Taxation.
Oscar Panes
Instructor in Computer Engineering
B.S., Clinical Science, San Francisco State University
Specialties: Networking and Communications
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Amish Parashar
Instructor in Business Administration
M.S., University of London;
B.E., Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College;
BA, Dartmouth College.
Specialization: Technology Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Operations,
Engineering Design, Innovation Management.
Odie Pichappan
Instructor in Business Administration
M.B.A., Cornell University, 2008;
BS, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 1994;
Specialization: Finance, Financial Accounting, Statistics and Economics.
Kumaran Rajaram
Instructor in Business Management
M.B.A., University -of Southern Queensland;
B.S. (Hons)-Mkt, University of Wales;
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute in Marketing,
U.K; Graduate Diploma in Research Management, University of South
Australia;
Postgraduate Certificate in Management, University of Southern
Queensland;
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic;
Specialization: Leadership, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing
Research, International Business, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship
and Strategic Management
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M.S., Management, Standard University,
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University;
B.S., EECS, University of California, Berkeley,
B.S., Material Science Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Specialties: RFIC CMOS design, Mixed Signal Circuit Design, Memory
Design, SoC Design, Bioelectronics
Mark Sierra
Instructor in Business Administration
M.B.A., San Jose State University;
B.S., San Jose State University Major in Finance, minor in Mathematics
Specialties: Planning and building business models; valuation; board meeting
prep; strategic consulting and positioning; financial metrics/drivers; raising VC
equity rounds; exit strategies; some M&A; Analysis
G. Hoffman Soto
Instructor in General Education
Register Movement Therapist
M. Ed., Somatic Education, Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts
1989;
B.A., Movement Education, New College of California, San Francisco,
California 1986
Specialization: Somatics, Experiential Anatomy, Health Maintenance, Body
Movement.
T. G. Tsuei, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor in Computer Engineering
Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Clarkson University;
M.S., Computer Engineering, Clarkson University
Specialization: Engineering Mathematics, Communications and Networking, IT
Project Management
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Patricia Wiggin
Instructor in Business Administration
B.A., Business Administration, Minor English, Linfield College,
McMinnville, OR
Specialization: Writing, Composition, Business Communication and Public
Speaking
Atsushi Yamazaki
Instructor in Business Administration
Visiting Fellow of Asia Pacific Research Center, Stanford; Sloan program
of GSB, Stanford
B.S. Economics, Hokkaido University, Japan
Specialization: Technology, Business Process Development, Entrepreneurship
International Marketing, Financial Planning
Brian Zhao
Instructor in Electrical Engineering
M.S., Physics in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University 1986
Specialization: Semiconductor device, IC and system design and analysis