Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2014-15
Human Resources
Human Resource Management (M.A.)
This program prepares students to excel as specialists or generalist human resource professionals, managers, and consultants. Students acquire competencies in all of the core human resource management functional areas within a systems perspective, and relating strategically to overall organization performance.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- use organizational analysis and research methodology to develop and implement HR and OD interventions that support high performance in individuals, teams, and organizations;
- identify and develop HR and knowledge management interventions that support business strategies and add value to the entire business enterprise;
- function as a role model of HR leadership, orchestrating strategy and working effectively in a team environment; and
- implement and continuously monitor HR initiatives in alignment with personnel law, health and safety regulations, ethical behavior, labor relations, diversity, and international issues.
This program is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) to be in alignment with designated competencies as required by each association.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide requirements, applicants to the M.A. in human resource management program must also meet School of Business Administration requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in the Human Resource Management Program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required for the degree. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Degree Requirements – Human Resource Management (M.A.)
36 credits
Courses are listed in recommended, but not required, sequence of enrollment.
HRM 538 HR Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
HRM 509 The Learning Organization
HRM 585 Global Human Resource Management
LA 535 Employment Law
MSC 515 Research Methods
MGT 511 Business Essentials
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management
One (1) elective course chosen from the following: HCM 510 Health Care Management, HRM 503 Adult Learning, HRM 540 Project, HRM 590 Practicum, IT 503 Managing Information Technology, MBA 515 Management in Organizations, MGT 507 Leadership, MGT 565 Business Communication, OD 523 Executive Coaching, or OD 525 Organization Theory
Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.A.)
See dual-degree program under business administration section.
Human Resource Management (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students to practice in the core areas of human resources. The program consists of a set of integrated human resource courses that reflect a systems perspective and strategic approach to managing human resources.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required for the certificate. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
LA 535 Employment Law
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
Organization Development (Graduate Certificate)
This program allows students to concentrate on organization development (OD) applications and fieldwork.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in this certificate program must meet the university’s academic standards for graduate students and achieve a minimum grade of B- for each course required in the certificate. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Certificate Requirements
15 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
OD 525 Organization Theory and Design or MBA 515 Management in Organizations
OD 523 Executive Coaching
HRM 509 The Learning Organization
Cybersecurity (M.S.)
Marymount’s Cybersecurity Program is designed to prepare working professionals for high-level positions in computer and information security by developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in the technology and management of cybersecurity. Graduates will work in the protection of the digital world for the federal government, state and local governments, nonprofits, or industry.
Because of the university's proximity to federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and the National Science Foundation, faculty members in the program are involved in and aware of current federal government initiatives and requirements. Further, program leaders are able to call on practitioners in the field as guest speakers.
This 36-credit program is offered primarily online. Courses are rigorous, including readings, collaboration, and practical assignments using inquiry-based learning techniques with online multimedia presentations, online tools, and online simulations and labs. The program is designed primarily for working professionals to prepare them for promotion to a cybersecurity leadership position, and to meet the certification requirements currently imposed on the profession, particularly by the Department of Defense on its employees and contractors. While all other coursework is completed online, the culminating course is completed in residency in order to take advantage of the cybersecurity resources of the Washington, DC, area. Students will gain hands-on practice with equipment and tools, interacting with cybersecurity experts in government.
The program is committed to exhibiting the highest professional and ethical standards addressing the needs of working individuals, full-time students, and business and government organizations.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- identify and solve cybersecurity issues in business and society by managing cybersecurity operations using available tools and techniques;
- describe the regulatory environment for security and privacy and identify requirements for business and society; and
- work effectively as a member or leader of a cross-disciplinary team in the cybersecurity field where teamwork is essential to the success of a time-critical project.
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting universitywide requirements and School of Business Administration requirements, applicants for this program must hold certification or demonstrate work experience in computer networking. Those lacking this credential or work experience must take IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks before entering the program.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of B- is needed to receive credit for a course in the Cybersecurity Program. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Degree Requirements – Cybersecurity (M.S.)
36 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
IT 560 Cryptography
IT 670 Computer Network Defense
IT 570 Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance
IT 575 Information Security Management
MSC 545 Project Management
IT 585 Managing Technical People
Three (3) courses from the following: IT 537 Computer Forensics and Incident Response; IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents; IT 557 Monitoring, Auditing, and Penetration Testing; IT 567 Global Cybersecurity; IT 577 Human Considerations in Cybersecurity; IT 587 Cybersecurity Systems: Certification and Accreditation
IT 680 IT Master's Project
Information Technology (M.S.)
Marymount’s Information Technology (IT) Program offers advanced study to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the IT industry, whether managing enterprise infrastructure, designing computer systems with current systems life cycle methodologies, creating and maintaining high-quality computer software, engaging in cybersecurity management or technical operations, or managing complex IT projects. A dual degree in information technology and cybersecurity, a variety of electives, a research or project option, and specialized tracks enable individuals to tailor their graduate studies to their career needs in government or industry.
Students have the option of choosing a specialized track to complete their program:
- Cybersecurity
- Health Care Informatics
- Project Management and Technology Leadership
- Software Engineering
The program is designed to provide the academic foundation for those seeking to become a chief information officer (CIO) or attain a similar senior IT position.
The full-time faculty for this program conduct research in information cybersecurity, data management, open source software, technology for health care, and other areas. Adjunct faculty work in the field in areas such as: requirements analysis, cybercrime, hardware design, software development, database management, cybersecurity and operations management.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- identify and solve complex problems in business and society using information technology, including the application and management of complex systems of hardware, software, networks, databases, and computer security;
- exercise leadership in analyzing, designing, developing, and integrating IT solutions that meet industry-wide standards using system engineering principles;
- manage enterprise-wide information systems to ensure that an organization is competitive in today's global and high performance environment following strong ethical principles;
- use specialized knowledge and skills to obtain skills and, if applicable, certifications in areas such as software development, database and storage technology, computer security, IT governance, and project management;
- optimize the effectiveness of IT in an organization by effective IT governance, development of IT strategic plans, implementation of IT policies, and assurance of ethical awareness of the enterprise use of information;
- communicate effectively with others, including technologists and mangers in the IT field and users and managers in the business context;
- work effectively as a member or as a leader of a cross-disciplinary team in the IT field where teamwork is essential to the success of a time-critical project; and
- develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue life-long learning in areas relating to information technology and to adapt to an ever-changing, global technology and business environment through information literacy activities relevant to a fast-changing discipline.
Admission Requirements: Applicants for this program must
- have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program; or 9 recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or a high-level certification, such as PMP, CISSP, or CCNA; or a satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT (Applicants to the M.B.A./IT or health care management/IT dual-degree programs must submit a GRE or GMAT score);
- submit two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant's potential for graduate study;
- submit a letter from the applicant including a statement of personal goals, objectives, motivations, and intended area of concentration; and
- interview with the program director or a designee
- In addition, software engineering track applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or a post-baccalaureate certificate in computer science. Project management and technology leadership track applicants are expected to have a minimum of two years of IT work experience.
If a departmental review reveals deficiencies in the information technology knowledge, the student may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses.
Course Substitution Policy: If a student can exhibit a depth of knowledge gained through prior experience and/or previous coursework, more advanced courses may be substituted for 500-level program requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in the Information Technology Program. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Degree Requirements – Information Technology
36 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 510 Requirements Analysis
IT 515 Decision Making for IT or MSC 515 Research Methods
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 550 Ethics, Law, and Policy in the Information Age
IT 610 IT Governance and Strategy
IT 680 IT Master’s Project or IT 670 Computer Network Defense (for those in computer security track)
Four (4) electives or track courses, as follows:
Cybersecurity
IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents
IT 570 Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance
One (1) course from the following: IT 537 Computer Forensics and Incident Response, IT 557 Monitoring, Auditing, and Penetration Testing, IT 560 Cryptography, IT 575 Information Security Management. IT 587 Cybersecurity Systems: Certification and Accreditation
(Students who have enrolled in the certificate program and successfully completed this track will receive the computer security and information assurance graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)
Health Care Informatics
IT 545 Health Care Informatics
IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents
HCM 510 Health Care Management
HCM 520 Health Care Reimbursement Systems
(Students who have enrolled in the certificate program and successfully completed this track will receive the health care informatics graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)
Project Management and Technology Leadership
MSC 545 Project Management
MSC 555 Program Management
IT 580 Technology Leadership or IT 585 Managing Technical People
One (1) course from the following: MGT 507 Leadership, MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams, MGT 525 Knowledge Management, MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Management, MSC 516 Operations Management, MSC 550 Procurement and Contracting (Students who have enrolled in the certificate program and successfully completed this track will receive the IT project management and technology leadership graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)
Software Engineering
IT 500 Programming Language Selection and Design
IT 505 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
IT 565 Human Computer Interaction
IT 552 Operating Systems
Information Technology/Cybersecurity Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.)
The M.S. in information technology and M.S. in cybersecurity dual-degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a broad information technology background with a very strong cybersecurity emphasis. The dual degree will educate students for cybersecurity technical and management positions where they need to be responsible for the security of a variety of technologies.
Upon successful completion of all dual-degree requirements, students will receive both an M.S. in information technology and an M.S. in cybersecurity. Students successfully completing both degrees will achieve the outcomes of each of these two programs. See the M.S in information technology for student outcomes. See the M.S. in cybersecurity for student outcomes.
Admission Requirements: Students in the dual-degree program must meet the requirements of the M.S. in information technology program.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in dual-degree program. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Dual-Degree Requirements – Information Technology/Cybersecurity Degree
54 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 510 Requirements Analysis
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
MSC 545 Project Management
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
IT 570 Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance
IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents
IT 585 Managing Technical People
IT 560 Cryptography
IT 537 Computer Forensics and Incident Response
IT 575 Information Security Management
IT 610 IT Governance and Strategy
IT 557 Monitoring , Auditing, and Penetration Testing
IT 587 Cybersecurity Systems: Certification and Accreditation
IT 670 Computer Network Defense
IT 680 IT Master’s Project
Business Administration/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.)
See dual-degree program under business administration.
Health Care Management/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.)
See dual-degree program under health care management.
Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate)
This program prepares students for the cybersecurity field in business and government, which is expanding locally and globally. The field is predicted to foster job growth, especially in the Washington metropolitan area. Students cover the body of knowledge required for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in information technology or computer science.
Course Substitution Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience and/or education, higher-level courses can be substituted for 500-level courses.
Program Completion Requirement: All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents
IT 570 Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance
IT 670 Computer Network Defense
One (1) course from the following: IT 537 Computer Forensics and Incident Response, IT 557 Monitoring, Auditing, and Penetration Testing, IT 560 Cryptography, IT 575 Information Security Management, IT 587 Cybersecurity Systems: Certification and Accreditation
Health Care Informatics (Graduate Certificate)
This program is designed for those who wish to pursue an information technology career in a health care organization.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in information technology or computer science.
Program Completion Requirement: All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 510 Requirements Analysis
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networking
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 545 Health Care Informatics
IT 547 Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents
Information Technology (Graduate Certificate)
This program offers current perspectives on the major issues facing information technology professionals.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in information technology or computer science.
Program Completion Requirement: All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
IT 510 Requirements Analysis
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT Project Management and Technology Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate prepares students for the IT project management field in business and government, which is expanding both locally and globally. Individuals with project management qualifications are increasingly sought by government agencies, government contractors, and other industries.
Admission Requirements: In addition to universitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in information technology or computer science.
Program Completion Requirement: All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
Certificate Requirements
18 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
IT 510 Requirements Analysis
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
MSC 545 Project Management
MSC 555 Program Management
IT 580 Technology Leadership or IT 585 Managing Technical People
One (1) course from the following: MGT 507 Leadership, MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams, MGT 525 Knowledge Management, MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Mediation, MSC 516 Operations Management, MSC 550 Procurement and Contracting
Legal Administration/Paralegal Studies
Beginning spring 2013, the Legal Administration/Paralegal Studies Program, which is approved by the American Bar Association, no longer accepts new students into its program options. The program is requesting from the ABA that its approval be withdrawn and the program closed in August 2016. Students currently enrolled in the program should consult the catalog received at the time of matriculation for program requirements.
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