Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

2026-2027

General Education

Faculty of Business and Management

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Digital Technologies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Courses

COMM 103 - Oral Communication

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 101
Students will learn and practice the basic spoken communication skills needed for success at university and in their career. From composition to delivery, the course covers the skills needed for communicating well in both formal and informal settings and provides practice in small group interactions, public reading, and public speaking scenarios.

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

Credit: 3
English Composition I is designed to develop students’ critical reading, critical thinking and basic writing skills necessary to succeed in college and in their career. To support writing, some complex sentence structures and transition signals are reviewed. Students learn how to write meaningful, coherent paragraphs and different types of texts including narrative, expository, and argumentative essays as well as reflective writing. In addition, the course includes study skills and rules on how to avoid plagiarism by using proper direct quotations and paraphrases with relevant in-text citations and referencing in APA style. Twenty-first-century learning and other student-centered methods are applied in the course.

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 101
English Composition II is designed to develop students’ academic writing skills and critical thinking and analytical skills by close-reading of texts from different genres including research-based articles. The course also covers a variety of writing tasks such as summaries, book reviews in an essay format, analytical essays, academic papers using APA or MLA style, and presentations for feedback. Twenty-first-century learning and other student-centered methods are applied in the course.

ENVS 131A - Environmental Science (Lab)

Credit: 1
This Applied Environmental Science course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of complex environmental systems through active learning and engagement, while fostering the application of environmental principles and sustainable practices. The course covers a broad spectrum of environmental issues, with a focus on both regional and global challenges for in depth analysis and discussion. Teaching methods include a project-based learning approach, discussion forums, and field assessments, all designed to enhance critical thinking and systematic analysis. Field assessments offer practical, hands-on experience in solving real-world problems and developing community engagement skills. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to critically analyze environmental issues, generate innovative solutions, and integrate sustainable practices into their professional and community environments.

ENVS 131C - Environmental Science

Credit: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the complex interactions between humans and their environment. It introduces essential concepts such as the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, environmental degradation, and the challenges posed by rapid population growth alongside advancing technology. Emphasizing sustainability, the course aims to raise environmental awareness and empower students to make informed decisions about environmental issues. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and apply them to real-world situations through observations and impact assessment projects, enabling them to understand cause and-effect relationships in environmental contexts. Key topics include the dynamics of ecosystems, environmental changes and their consequences, human impacts on the environment, and the ethical considerations involved in environmental decision-making. While the course includes lectures, it is designed to promote active learning and student engagement. Given the demanding and rigorous nature of the required readings, class time will focus on discussions and interactive activities to deepen understanding. Students are expected to complete readings before class and come prepared to actively participate and collaborate with peers.

HIST 131 - World History from 1500 CE to the Present

Credit: 3
The course studies the broad issues of world history from 1500 C.E., focusing on the growth and increasing interconnectedness of the modern global community. Topics covered include the history of trade, the process and consequences of colonialism, the history of industrialization, major global conflicts, and the processes of economic and political globalization.

HUMN 101 - Introduction to the Humanities

Credit: 3
Relating this course to Cambodia: AUPP is an American University, but it is located here in Cambodia. During the course we will explore together how the content of the course relates to students’ past, and future in Cambodia, to Cambodian society, and culture, and to the Cambodian environment. Develop cultural fluency by exploring how diverse perspectives shape the creation, and reception of the Humanities. Analyze Western traditions alongside Cambodian heritage to investigate Humanities role in a global society, addressing contemporary issues such as the complexity art, music, theater, fairy tales, storytelling, and the repatriation of cultural property.

HUMN 110 - Arts and Culture

Credit: 3
Learn about culture and its impact on the creation of art. Various forms of art, in both western and non-western cultures, are studied. Some of the subject matter will relate to Cambodia, including the country’s position in the world of art crime. Topics of study include art as an idea, cultural fluency, and the concepts of attention and patience.

Disclaimer: Art pushes boundaries, and some subject matter may make people uncomfortable. If, for any reason, you feel uncomfortable with the images, videos, audio, or any other material, inform me right away so I can accommodate.

MATH 177 - Elementary Statistics

Credit: 3
This course provides a basic introduction to Statistics, a subject that is applied and encountered in various areas ranging from science and social studies to business and economics. The course covers the fundamentals of algebra as a foundation for understanding statistical concepts. It discusses both basic descriptive statistics (variables, measures of central tendency and variation, graphs, histograms, etc.) and inferential statistics (correlation, regression, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, etc.). In addition, students will learn techniques of data collection, including survey design and sampling methods, which are essential for conducting meaningful statistical analysis. is an introductory course focused on establishing the foundational concepts and principles of statistics. To reinforce learning, class time is highly interactive, featuring discussions, practical demonstrations, and engaging assignments designed to actively involve every student

MATH 200 - Business Calculus

Credit: 3
This course introduces the basics of calculus and explores their application in business, economics, and other social sciences. Topics include basic algebra review, functions and their graphs, analytic geometry of a line, limits and continuity, derivatives, the indefinite integral and initial value problems, techniques of integration, the definite integral and applications of the above listed topics to solve authentic real-life problems in Business, economics and other social sciences.

PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking

Credit: 3
This course is designed to provide students with practice in enhancing their critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is defined here as the process by which students develop and support their beliefs and evaluate the strength of their arguments. The central goal of this course is to empower students to think more clearly and analytically about what they believe and be more effective in arguing their views. This will involve developing analytical skills in recognizing and avoiding common barriers to critical thinking including problem-solving, creativity, and research.

POLS 110 - Introduction to Political Science

Credit: 3
A comparative analysis of contemporary political ideologies and practices focusing on the behavior of the individual and the group in modern society, including an examination of democracy, socialism, communism, anarchism, authoritarianism and other selected issues concerning power in society.

PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology

Credit: 3
Introductory Psychology is a course which exposes students to some of the basics of psychology and provides them a feel for the work that psychologists perform, as well as seeing the utility of psychological theories and research. The course will expose students to different branches of psychology including social psychology, personality psychology, motivational psychology, and behavioral psychology. Through participation in this class, it is expected that students will have the rudimentary tools to better analyze and evaluate world events and interpersonal relationships in addition to examining oneself.

SMNR 101 - First Year Experience

Credit: 1
This course is designed to introduce students to university, AUPP resources, and encourage best practices to help students develop socially and academically during their time at AUPP. Students will examine the skills, attitudes, and motivation needed to succeed in university programs, the academic pathways open to them, and opportunities to develop into contributors to society. Activities focus on learning strategies and personal development. The course is graded as pass or fail. Parts of the course will involve lessons and speakers from within and outside of the university. During the course there will be opportunities to relate the subject matter to Cambodian society, culture, and environment.

Courses

ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 200
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of financial accounting. Students learn how to measure, record, and communicate economic information for decision-making by internal and external stakeholders. Topics include the accounting cycle,financial statements, income measurement, assets, liabilities, equity, and ethical responsibilities in financial reporting. Emphasis is placed on practical application,analytical skills, and the role of accounting information in business decision-making.

ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ACCT 201
Explore the alternative methods of preparing essential accounting information which managers use when they try to understand an organization’s performance and when they make decisions to improve that performance, control costs and bring about greater efficiency.

ACCT 400E (UA) - Intermediate Accounting for Business Administration Majors

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed Business Foundation courses.
This course expands on your existing knowledge of the financial accounting and reporting process from a user’s perspective. We will move beyond the knowledge gained in the introductory financial accounting course taken as a prerequisite. You will learn how the economic transactions of an enterprise are reported in the financial statements and related disclosures. The goal of the course is to provide you with a basic set of skills that can be used to understand and analyze financial statements.

BCOM 314 - Business Communication

Credit: 3
Learn the fundamentals of the main aspects of communication in a business setting including the writing of business letters and business reports, non-verbal communication, negotiation and mediation, and intercultural communication, and examine the impact of new technologies on the world of business.

BCOM 314R (UA) - Business Communication

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed Business Foundation courses.
This course teaches effective communication practices necessary in professional business settings. The course instruction focuses on written, oral, intrapersonal, and interpersonal communication strategies essential for success in business environments. All sections of BCOM 314, regardless of instructor, focus on corporate communication strategy and have the same overall learning objectives and outcomes.

BUSN 200 - Introduction to Business Communication

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 102
Learn the fundamentals of the main aspects of communication in a business setting including the writing of business letters and business reports, non-verbal communication, negotiation and mediation, and intercultural communication, and examine the impact of new technologies on the world of business.

BUSN 300 - Legal Environment for Business

Credit: 3
Study the legal environment in which businesses operate. You will focus on legal ethics, legal processes, business contracts, business torts and crimes, real and personal property, agency and employment and risk-bearing devices. In the modern era of globalization, the business world increasingly requires graduates to have a basic understanding of how business is conducted within different legal frameworks.

BUSN 360 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Credit: 3
This course explores the fundamental principles of ethics with a focus on the business context, as well as examining their application to the globalized world and the Cambodian market. It will equip students with the necessary knowledge to understand ethical theories, and how to apply them within their own decision making processes.

BUSN 370 - Information Management Systems

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
This course introduces students to the information-driven methods used by business, society, and individuals to understand complex problems and effectively make informed decisions. Students will develop an awareness of the critical thinking, quantitative analysis and qualitative assessment skills that serve as the foundation for the effective and ethical use of information as part of an informed business or personal decision.

BUSN 370L - Information Management Systems (Lab)

Credit: 1 | Pre-Requisite: Corequisite BUSN 370
This course introduces students to the information-driven methods used by business, society, and individuals to understand complex problems and effectively make informed decisions. Students will develop an awareness of the critical thinking, quantitative analysis and qualitative assessment skills that serve as the foundation for the effective and ethical use of information as part of an informed business or personal decision in practical hands-on-training.

BUSN 380 - Digital and Social Media Analytics

Credit: 3
This course delves into the dynamic world of digital and social media analytics, offering students a comprehensive exploration of contemporary techniques, tools, and practices. It provides a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of digital and social media, emphasizing their pivotal role in modern marketing strategies. Topics covered include website analytics, social media metrics, data visualization, sentiment analysis, and the application of analytics in decision-making processes. Students will learn how to extract meaningful insights from data, track performance across various digital channels, and craft data-driven strategies. It is designed for individuals interested in marketing, business intelligence, or data-driven decision-making. Additionally, it caters to professionals seeking to enhance their analytical skills in the realm of digital and social media. Teaching methods include lectures, hands-on data analysis exercises, real-world case studies, and the development of a comprehensive analytics project.

BUSN 440 - Introduction to Human Resource Management

Credit: 3
This course is an analysis of the strategic role of Human Resources (HR) in contributing to organizational performance and profitability. It covers the most important roles and responsibilities of Human Resources: strategy, recruitment, selection, compensation, training and development, performance appraisal, and employee retention and development.

BUSN 478 - Project Management

Credit: 3
This course is designed to introduce Bachelors’ students to essential project management tools and interpersonal skills crucial for effectively initiating, leading, and deriving value from projects within both for-profit and nonprofit settings. A focus is placed on equipping students with the capabilities required to oversee teams, timelines, risks, and resources to achieve desired project outcomes. Through a hands-on approach involving case studies and class exercises, students gain practical insights into project management. The curriculum covers key tools and concepts, including the project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, project estimation, and scheduling methodologies.

BUSN 479 - Practical Entrepreneur

Credit: 3
This course will teach you specific methods to assess and understand the industry, customer, and competitors for a new venture. Students will then learn how to translate those insights into a winning venture idea, a business model, and set of distinctive new products and services. With this venture strategy in hand, you will then learn how to best raise venture financing, how to write a powerful business plan, and create a compelling pitch for investors. This course will show how these methods can be applied for corporate ventures as well as startups. For those students who wish to start their own venture, today or at some point in the future, this is the ideal course to learn real-world new venture planning. It will also be valuable for students who work for a large corporation and want to create entirely new businesses within that corporation.

BUSN 480 - Supply Chain Management

Credit: 3
This course focuses on management and improvement of supply chain processes and performance. It will be valuable for students who would like to pursue a career in consulting or take a position in operations, marketing or finance functions in a manufacturing or distribution firm. We explore important supply chain metrics, primary tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and basic tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, order fulfillment and supply chain coordination. We will also investigate topics such as global supply chain design, logistics, and outsourcing, several other recent supply chain innovations.

BUSN 492 - Data Visualization

Credit: 3
An introduction to Data Visualization course can give you a foundation in the field and help you decide if it is the right career path for you. Data Visualization is a valuable skill for any business professional. It can help you make better decisions, improve efficiency, and identify new opportunities. The field of business analytics is growing rapidly. There is a high demand for skilled business analysts in all industries. This interactive syllabus aims to engage students through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical case studies, and enjoyable classroom activities.

BUSN 495 - Special Topic (Business)

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Senior Level Course
Contemporary businesses constantly face the challenge of on-going change. This course is designed to deepen student’s understanding of the challenges, techniques, and problems associated with initiating and implementing major changes in organizations. Based on the belief that students themselves will face on-going change in the organizations where they are employed, this course will enable them to be proactive in successfully responding to the challenges of change they will inevitably face throughout both their professional careers and personal lives.

COMM 102 - Introduction to Communication

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 101
Introduction to the fundamental questions, methods, and theories that define the communication discipline and professions in advertising, journalism, public relations, multimedia production, and organizational communication.

COMM 300 (UA) - Introduction to Communication Theory

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
Origin and development of basic concepts in communication theory and research; survey and analysis of theories and models in research.

COMM 309 (UA) - Introduction to Mass Media Effects

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This course examines the role of the mass media in the evolution of society and as they impact individuals and groups. It follows an analysis of the process, content, and effects of mass media. Topics covered include news, advertising, and entertainment media content; violent, sexual, and political content and effect; media technologies; cultivation; diffusion of innovations; media events; etc. The course focuses on some major questions, including: (1) What is the role of the media in bringing about shifts and changes in people and social institutions? (2) How do individuals and groups, as media consumers, respond to the content to which they are exposed in the media? and (3) What are some explanations for how media effects on individuals and society occur?

COMM 311 (UA) - Communication Technology Theory

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This course will investigate the role that information and information technology plays in our social and communicative processes. It will look at the affects of information access/aggregation and instantaneous communication on management styles, the shape, functionality and utility of modern organizations and societies, the changing role of individuals and the issues of anonymity, privacy and security.

COMM 411 (UA) - Communication and Conflict Management

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
Consideration of theory and research pertaining to the handling of conflict across diverse contexts

ECON 200 - Economics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 177
This course offers a rigorous introduction to the principles of economics, equipping students with the core concepts, tools and analytical techniques needed to “think like an economist” and to understand how economies function at both the micro and macro levels. Students examine how households and firms make choices under scarcity, how their interactions through demand and supply determine prices
and resource allocation in different market structures, and how market failures justify government intervention. At the same time, the course introduces key macroeconomic aggregates – such as GDP, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, exchange rates and the balance of payments—and explores how fiscal, monetary and other public policies shape short-run fluctuations and long-run performance in increasingly open and interdependent economies. Emphasis is placed on modelling real-world phenomena with graphs, tables and simple mathematics, developing students’ ability to analyse data, explain and predict economic events, and evaluate the effects of economic activities and policies on individuals, firms and society. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to connect theory to current economic issues, including those related to technological change, sustainable development and climate change, and to become informed, critical readers of economic news and policy debates in both domestic and international contexts.

ECON 301 - Economics II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
International Economics is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and theories that govern international trade and finance. This interactive syllabus aims to engage students through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical case studies, and enjoyable classroom activities

ECON 306 - Applied Statistics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 200
Learn important techniques for statistical presentation and analysis of data using spreadsheet software. These techniques are essential for business and economics. They include: sampling, testing and statistical inference, the study of relationships between variables, regression, correlation and time-series modeling. Emphasis will be given to the use of these techniques in business applications and in economic analysis.

ECON 330 (UA) - Macroeconomic and Global Institutions and Policy

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
The study of how the macroeconomy is affected by institutions, technology and other forces, and governmental policy.

ECON 400 - Economic Strategy for Business

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
This is a University of Arizona course where you will learn strategy tools for analysis when writing or forming thoughts. You will learn to use economics to create recommendations to improve business success. You will learn to draw connections between economics and business through article discussions. Finally, you will create a group presentation with your classmates that tackles the connection between real life and the economic tools of strategic analysis used throughout this course

ECON 425 - Managerial Economics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Learn about economic theory and methodology in managerial decision-making regarding business problem with emphasis on demand analysis and estimation, production and cost analysis under different market conditions, forecasting and decision-making under uncertainty.

ECON 430 - International Economics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Study the economics of how and why commodities are traded among nations, learning about tariffs and quotas, common markets and other international institutions. It covers key concepts such as international trade theory, exchange rates, balance of payments, trade policy, globalization, and the role of international economic institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Through real- world case studies, including examples from Cambodia and ASEAN, students will explore how economic policies impact global trade and international relations.

ECON 441 - Microeconomics II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Learn about intermediate microeconomic theory; economic analysis and evaluation of the market system for optimal resource allocation, welfare, and income distribution; and,mathematical and graphical models of individual, household, and organization behavior.

ECON 442 - Macroeconomics II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Learn about intermediate macroeconomic theory; the determination of national income, theories of aggregate consumption, investment, unemployment, the price level; national income and product accounts; and the theory of growth.

ECON 467 - Economics of the Environment

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Study the economic principles that apply to environmental issues, energy, and natural resources; measuring economic costs of environmental damage; evaluation of public policies designed to address environmental problems resulting from market activities, outlining sustainable national energy policy and sustainable management of natural resources.

ECON 470 - Economics of Development

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Learn about the contemporary economic issues in developing countries; theories of development; problems with population growth, investment, technology, and entrepreneurship; role of trade and international finance; foreign aid and external debt; and government policy.

ECON 480 - Comparative Economic Systems

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Study through the eyes of economic analysis the comparative virtues of capitalism and socialism in terms of human development, income distribution, and social welfare; Marxian exploitation theory; the debate between Hayek and Lange; alternative capitalist

ECON 481 - Economics of the Asia Pacific Region

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ECON 200
Gain an understanding of the economies of the Pacific Rim including the U.S.., Japan, China, South Korea, India, Canada, Australia including their growth, business cycles, saving-investment balance, financial markets, fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, industrial structure, international trade, and agricultural policy.

ENTR 110 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Credit: 3
This course provides an introduction to the core ideas, methods, and practical skills of entrepreneurship, guiding students from identifying opportunities to launching ventures and ensuring their long-term success. It covers both commercial and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on strategic thinking, financial planning, and ethical decision-making in emerging market contexts. The course starts with basic concepts of business creation, examining the path from startup to scalable enterprise and the role of digital technologies in shaping contemporary business models. Students cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset—marked by creativity, adaptability, and ethical judgment and apply it to real entrepreneurial challenges. In studying entrepreneurial strategy, learners explore opportunity identification, resource management, and venture growth using frameworks such as the Lean Start-Up approach, the Resource-Based View (RBV), and behavioral theories. Later topics address entrepreneurial leadership, including adaptive models like the Full Range Leadership Model (FRLM) and the Vroom–Yetton decision model. Students also learn to craft persuasive pitches using rhetorical principles and expectancy theories. Market research skills are developed through tools such as PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, and consumer behavior models to produce actionable insights. The course deepens analytical and practical abilities through case studies, assessments, and the development of business plans. Financial skills are strengthened through pro forma statement preparation and exploration of alternative funding options such as crowdfunding, revenue-based financing (RBF), and SAFE instruments. Additional topics, including team dynamics, negotiation, and social entrepreneurship, prepare students to operate within diverse organizational and ethical settings. Interactive elements, including guest lectures, group work, and pitch presentations encourage students to co-create innovative, socially focused business ideas that address local needs. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to design viable business models, apply strategic and financial tools, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and assess the social and economic value of their ventures across digital and traditional environments.

ENTR 420R (UA) - Innovation Principles and Environments

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
Overview of entrepreneurial approach, strategies, and skills within a range of environments to advance technology and innovations. Students can pair ENTR 420R/520R with lab course to develop innovation-specific feasibility study or business plan.

ENTR 480 - Global Social Entrepreneurship

Credit: 3
This course will provide an introduction to social entrepreneurship and explore how it can be applied globally to address social, environmental, and economic challenges. Students will learn about the key concepts and principles of social entrepreneurship, including identifying social needs, developing innovative solutions, creating sustainable business models, and measuring impact. The course will also examine case studies of successful social enterprises from around the world.

ENTR 482 - Tech Ventures

Credit: 3
A tech venture course is a program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to launch and manage a technology-based startup. The course covers a wide range of topics such as ideation, product development, business model generation, fundraising, marketing, and team building.

The course typically begins with an overview of the startup ecosystem and the various players involved such as investors, accelerators, incubators, and mentors. Students are then introduced to the Lean Startup methodology which emphasizes rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and iteration to develop a product that meets market needs.

Overall, the tech venture course is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to launch and grow a successful technology-based startup.

ENTR 486 - Finance for New Ventures

Credit: 3
Finance for New Ventures is a course that will provide students with an understanding of the financial aspects of starting and running a new business. The course will cover topics such as financial planning, budgeting, fundraising, financial statements, and investor relations. Students will learn how to develop a financial plan for their new venture and how to communicate that plan to potential investors.

ENTR 488 - Marketing Research for Entrepreneurs

Credit: 3
Marketing research is a crucial aspect of any business, especially for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. This course aims to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct effective marketing research that will help them make informed business decisions.

The course will cover various topics such as the importance of marketing research, different types of research methods, data collection techniques, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Students will learn how to identify their target market, understand consumer behavior, and analyze competitors. They will also learn how to create surveys and questionnaires, conduct focus groups, and use secondary data sources.

In addition, the course will explore how technology has changed marketing research and how entrepreneurs can leverage these advancements to gather data more efficiently. Students will also learn about ethical considerations in marketing research and how to ensure that their research practices are ethical and legal.

ENTR 490 - Sales for New Ventures

Credit: 3
Sales for New Ventures is a course designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively sell products or services in a new venture. The course will cover topics such as customer discovery, market research, sales strategy, and building a sales team. Students will learn how to identify potential customers, understand their needs, and develop strategies to meet those needs. The course will also focus on developing effective communication skills and techniques for closing sales

ENTR 495 - Independent Study for Entrepreneurship

Credit: 3
This independent study course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of entrepreneurship. Throughout the course, students will learn about the key concepts and principles of entrepreneurship, including the different types of entrepreneurship, the importance of innovation and creativity, and the process of starting and managing a successful business. Students will also learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with entrepreneurship, including how to identify and evaluate business opportunities, how to develop a business plan, and how to secure funding for a new venture.

ESOC 211 (UA) - Collaborating in Online Communities

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
With the increasing reliance on new media for collaborative work, social connection, education, and health-related support, this course will analyze human collaboration and community processes online. By considering how people create a sense of community, maintain group connections, and cooperate with others to bring about a particular outcome, this class will focus on what humans do, how they present themselves, and how they do the work of collaboration in online contexts. In addition to focusing on how humans work together in online in communities, this course will examine the many theories and interdisciplinary bodies of literature that pertain to ‘community’ generally, and ‘online communities’ specifically. With a focus on both theory and practical applications, this course gives learners opportunities to think intellectually about technology-based collaborations and to apply course-based knowledge in their mediated social lives. This course is not a technical experience, rather it focuses on the theories pertaining to and the processes in play when humans engage in group collaborations (e.g., gaming, teaching, learning, working, or gaining health-related support) via mobile technologies and online sites.

ESOC 212 (UA) - Social Media Strategies Across Profession

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course offers a broad survey of contemporary thinking about social media and examines mediated practices across sectors such as health care, education, government, museums, tourism, and business. Students will be exposed to a range of applicable theories, will be introduced to contemporary notions of information behavior (i.e., seeking, using, and negotiating information), will consider the historical evolution of new media environments, and will become familiar with information and social media literatures. In focusing on how people share social and practical information online, this course will examine how people aim to bring about particular outcomes via social media.

ESOC 300 (UA) - Digital Storytelling and Culture

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course will lay a foundation for understanding how stories shape communities, identities, memories, and perspectives on our lives. In addition, this course will provide opportunities for the theoretical analysis of self representation, composite narratives on behalf of others, cultural heritage, and memories as they are preserved and performed within stories and through narrative. Influences on digital digital storytelling such as the sociocultural context, the institutional contexts of production the audience, and the needs or goals of the digital storyteller will be examined. Students will be required to call on their own intellectual, emotional, and imaginative processes, as well as to develop their own skills in digital storytelling, interviewing, oral history collection, and the use of relevant digital storytelling tools.

ESOC 301 (UA) - Qualitative Internet Research

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course will lay a foundation for understanding how to design and conduct qualitative research in the digital age. This course will focus on such practices as digital ethnography, online discourse or text analysis, web-based survey research, virtual interviewing, and data collection via mobile technologies. Broad paradigmatic assumptions underpinning interpretive inquiry will also be examined.

ESOC 314 (UA) - Theories of New Media

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course will lay a foundation for theoretical analyses of how people socially create and negotiate information socially, digitally, virtually, and through AI. In addition, this course investigates a variety of approaches ranging from critical cultural studies to behavioral research, considering the differing ways to think about social life and information in contemporary times. Lastly, this class will survey the theoretical underpinnings of new media research across a variety of topic areas to include gaming, eSports, eCommerce, digital `gig labor, online communities, and networked publics.

ESOC 330 (UA) - Digital Dilemmas – Privacy, Property, and Access

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course focuses on the ethical issues that arise in the context of new and emerging information technologies– e.g., threats to privacy of ubiquitous technological surveillance, limitations on access created by digital rights management. The course will use the framework of ethical theory to analyze these issues and to propose policy solutions. The goal of the course is to give students the necessary theoretical foundation to be involved in the evaluation and construction of information policies at the local, national, and international level.

The course will focus on three core areas where digital dilemmas arise–information access, information privacy, and intellectual property. In order to achieve depth as well as breadth, the course will put one of these issues at the center and discuss the others in relation to it. So, for instance, the course may focus on Intellectual Property looking at the threats and benefits of IP to privacy and access. This syllabus provides an overview of the range of topics that may be discussed.

ESOC 340 (UA) - Information, Multimedia Design and the Moving Image

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
We are living in a time when nearly everyone has the means to make movies, music and photos using just their own personal tools like smartphones, iPads, and similar mobile gadgets. This course will develop and refine skills and understanding of multimedia in contemporary culture. Offering a survey of innovative works in film and information arts, this course will allow students a hands-on opportunity to respond to concepts covered in class using self-produced media.

This course will address how information functions in time-based forms of multimedia and video in this era of interactive information and displays. Drawing on historical precedents in the media and computational arts, this course focuses on both linear and non-linear approaches of using image, sound and text to create critical and creative works that function in a the context of social media and our contemporary digital society.

How and why do certain images, music or films affect us so profoundly? We will address this question through a study of the components of media literacy that include: Production, Language, Representation, and Audience. These concepts will be examined through a cross-section of writers including: Marshall McLuhan, John Berger and Susan Sontag.

ESOC 418 (UA) - Information Trust, Manipulation, and Deception

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
Trust of information is critical for societies and governments to function and for communities and cultures to cohere. Such trust only grows more crucial amid today’s widespread manipulation of mediated information and the deterioration of agreement over trustworthy sources. This course will arm you with the knowledge to analyze and refute or disseminate information effectively in this post-truth world. You will learn to detect misinformation and disinformation, disarm fake news, and cut through deception. You will also learn to create and share quality information using multimodal practices designed to leverage attention and gain trust across networked audiences and information cultures.

ESOC 480 (UA) - Digital Engagement

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed ESOC Foundation courses.
This course will address how information functions in time-based forms of multimedia and video in this era of interactive information and displays. Drawing on historical precedents in the media and computational arts, this course focuses on both linear and non-linear approaches of using image, sound and text to create critical and creative works that function in a the context of social media and our contemporary digital society.

FIN 311 (UA) - Introduction to Finance

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
Financial problems involved in the organization and conduct of business enterprise.

FIN 460 (UA) - Real Estate Finance and Investment

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
Investment analysis of real estate. Sources and costs of financing. Secondary markets and government programs.

FINC 301 - Introduction to Finance

Credit: 3
Learn alternate corporate structures and how companies make investment and financing decisions. Topics include the time-value of money, capital budgeting, risk and return tradeoffs, the valuation of different types of securities, the cost of capital, financial leverage, and capital structure policies.

INTS 400 - Internship

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Junior Level – Summer semester
Gain exposure to real-life career situations through an internship organization in a field related to your studies and so becoming better prepared for entering the job market, establishing career contacts, and getting the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom.

ISEC 100 - The Information Era Development

Credit: 3
The Information Age began around the 1970s and is still going on today. It is also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, or New Media Age. This era brought about a time period in which people could access information and knowledge easily.

ISEC 214 - Introduction to Data Science

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ISEC 100
Data science is the scientific study of data to gain knowledge. This field combines multiple disciplines to extract knowledge from massive datasets for the purpose of making informed decisions and predictions.

MGMT 301 - Principles of Management

Credit: 3
Effective management is a universal requirement of all organizations, whether large or small. Thus, this course introduces students to the roles, responsibilities, and functions of management and serves as a foundational course for subsequent business courses. An overview of the concepts, ideas, and practices found in and important to business organizations are presented. Topics covered include evolution of management roles and functions, organization vision and mission and strategies, four functions of management, personality and work behaviors, organizational structure and design, organizational culture, leadership, change management, motivation techniques, and decision making.

MGMT 320 - Operations Management

Credit: 3
This course concentrates on strategic decisions surrounding the production and delivery of goods and services. Value-added activities that transform resources into products. Covers process analysis, quality, inventory control, capacity planning and location decisions. This course will assist students in developing a systematic understanding of cost reduction and supply chain improvement in providing goods and services. Knowledge of foreign markets permits customer diversification bases and smoothens the business cycle.

MGMT 402 (UA) - Integrating Business Fund. w/Ethics & Law in Management

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
An interdisciplinary analysis of how fundamentals of economics, finance, accounting, marketing, management and information technology each raise ethical and legal considerations in the business environment.

MGMT 450 - Leadership

Credit: 3
This course analyzes the concepts, theories, and models of leadership in organizations. It focuses on developing a critical understanding and assessment of the roles and function of leading and motivating employees in a dynamic global business environment. Topics covered include early foundations and definitions of leadership (trait, behavioral and contingency theories); contemporary models of leadership (transformational, transactional, charismatic and authentic leadership); team leadership; strategic echelon leadership, and the cultural and ethical dimensions of leadership.

MGMT 460 - Strategic Management

Credit: 3
This course focuses on the important current issues in strategic management. It will concentrate on modern analytical approaches and on enduring successful strategic practices. It is consciously designed with a technological and global outlook since this orientation in many ways highlights the significant emerging trends in strategic management. The course is intended to provide the students with a practical approach that will guide the formulation and implementation of corporate, business, and functional strategies.

MGMT450 - Leadership

Credit: 3
This course analyzes the concepts, theories, and models of leadership in organizations. It focuses on developing a critical understanding and assessment of the roles and function of leading and motivating employees in a dynamic global business environment. Topics covered include early foundations and definitions of leadership (trait, behavioral and contingency theories); contemporary models of leadership (transformational, transactional, charismatic and authentic leadership); team leadership; strategic echelon leadership, and the cultural and ethical dimensions of leadership

MIS 304 (UA) - Using and Managing Information Systems

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
The pervasiveness of computer-based information technology (IT) in nearly all aspects of business means every individual in business needs to understand enough about IT to incorporate technology effectively into their enterprise. The content from MIS 304 will introduce you to many concepts of information technology in business and organizations. Information systems are firmly rooted in an organizational context, so this is not merely a “technical” or “computer” course; this is a business course which involves the understanding of concepts and application of technical skills. Information systems are increasingly becoming more strategic and 1 intertwined with the social systems in organizations, so this course will have a “strategic business” and “socio-technical” rather than a purely techno-centric perspective.

MIS 478 (UA) - Project Management

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
Project Management is the application of knowledge, analytical skills, scheduling software tools and techniques related to various project activities in order to meet project requirements. This course specifically addresses the nine project management \”knowledge areas\”, the five project management \”process groups\” and the 4-way constraints of project management (i.e., scope, time, cost, quality). Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or team-based PM Project with a real organization.

MKTG 301 - Introduction to Marketing

Credit: 3
Effective management is a universal requirement of all organizations, whether large or small. Thus, this course introduces students to the roles, responsibilities, and functions of management and serves as a foundational course for subsequent business courses. An
overview of the concepts, ideas, and practices found in and important to business organizations are presented. Topics covered include evolution of management roles and functions, organization vision and mission and strategies, four functions of management, personality and work behaviors, organizational structure and design, organizational culture, leadership, change management, motivation techniques, and decision making.

MKTG 302 - Digital Marketing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MKTG 301
Digital Marketing is a course that equips students with the tools, mindset, and trends to make decisions about digital marketing strategy and tactics, including how to position a product or service for success, acquire and engage customers, and measure both performance of near-term campaigns and longer-term customer value.

To be more successful in this “new marketing world,” students need to understand what is changing and how to use the new marketing tools.

MKTG 303 - Marketing Analytics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MKTG 301
Marketing Analytics tools and techniques are designed and applied to real-world business decisions. Major emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the data available to marketers, its uses and limitations, and the tools and techniques for
predicting and measuring the effectiveness of a company’s marketing efforts. Analytical, critical thinking and technology skills will be enhanced throughout the course. During the course there will be opportunities to relate the subject matter to Cambodia and its society, culture and environment.

MKTG 376 (UA) - Marketing Analytics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed BUSN Foundation courses.
Quantitative and analytical skills related to marketing; includes use of statistical packages and analysis with common marketing and financial metrics.

PR 201 (UA) - Introduction to Public Relations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This is a fundamental course in public relations that is designed to offer students a broad overview of public relations as a field and help them to set up a solid foundation for upper level Public Relations courses. It’s intended to develop in students a broad and basic understanding of public relations — what it encompasses, its history and influences, and its practices and processes in the contemporary business world and in society at large. Ethical issues for public relations practitioners will be considered, as well as the impact of globalization and new technologies in this field, through examination of current events and case studies.

PR 204 (UA) - Strategic Public Relations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This class introduces students to the strategic planning process required of public relations professionals in developing programs and campaigns. Students will learn how to develop, implement and evaluate effective strategies, with a focus on building and maintaining beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.

PR 205 (UA) - Public Relations Ethics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This class provides an overview of ethical theories and principles to develop a framework for ethical decision-making in the professional practice of public relations. The study of ethics helps identify the process public relations professionals use in order to make decisions about what course of action is the right one to take, and how to influence others to \”do the right thing\”. Established codes of conduct and underlying ethical principles will be examined for their application to real, timely issues. This course provides students the opportunity to examine their own personal value system and compare it with the value systems inherent in what is conventionally described as ethical practice in public relations.

PR 317 (UA) - Strategic Writing for Public Relations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This is an intensive course in public relations writing designed to expose students to professional-level strategic writing by focusing on communication objectives, techniques, styles and mechanics. Students will learn to write correctly and clearly in styles appropriate to the public relations profession, notably Associated Press (AP). Emphasis will be placed on learning to write in all public relations formats, including news releases, fact sheets, feature stories, blogs, pitch memos, media advisories, content, newsletters, brochures, broadcast scripts, backgrounders and others for real clients. Because most practitioners see writing as the foundation of professional public relations practice, the strong writing skills, writing for a \”real\” client and the online writing portfolio developed in class will definitely give students an edge in getting a great post-graduation job.

PR 320 - Principles of Persuasion

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
Persuasion, broadly defined, is communication designed to influence the beliefs, values, or actions of others, but also includes how meaning is coproduced through persuasive interactions. Persuasion can be as direct as a sales pitch, or can be less overt in the forms of our everyday interactions or communication meant to “entertain”.

PR 421 (UA) - Public Relations Campaigns

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
This course is designed to explore the theories and methodologies of public relations encompassing writing, principles and integrated campaigns. The course allows students to apply public relations and communication theory in a community-based project where students serve as public relations \”consultants.\” This course provides students the opportunity to create a comprehensive and integrated PR campaign for a \”client,\” and the opportunity to conduct research in analyzing and evaluating a successful PR campaign. In addition to serving the \”client\” and community, this course is designed to allow students to add to their professional writing portfolio and résumé for future internships or job interviews.

PR 423 (UA) - Crisis Communication and Public Relations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed COMM Foundation courses.
As unforeseen and unprecedented events occur, the role of the public relations practitioner in facing a crisis is of critical importance. People demand immediate information to explain and justify the actions of individuals, corporations, government entities and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, without thoughtful, careful responses a crisis can escalate with unfortunate results. This course will examine the specific strategies and actions to take before, during and after a crisis communication occurs, and review cases of successful and unsuccessful responses those in authority displayed in such instances. Readings and discussions will focus on case studies of historical and contemporary emergency situations and how the issues were handled, with close examination as to the role of public relations and its impact on the outcome.

Courses

INTS 400 - Internship

Credit: 3
Gain exposure to real-life career situations through an internship in an organization in a field related to your studies and so becoming better prepared for entering the job market, establishing career contacts, and getting the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom.

LAW 401 (UA) - Procedure

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course explores the legal process and procedures followed in our civil and criminal justice systems. Topics will include the components of due process, adversarial legalism, the roles of attorneys, judges, prosecutors, professional ethics, and the core elements of civil and criminal systems.

LAW 402A (UA) - The American Common Law System I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
The American Common Law System I is one of two courses which seek to convey what is distinctive about the common law approach as a legal methodology, and as a reflection and commentary on the history and politics of the American experience, from the early colonial period to the 21st century world of globalized commerce, environmental concerns and social media. The course examines the history and sources of the common law, common law modes of legal rhetoric, argument, and communication skills, and transformation and adaptation of the common law achieved through political and law reform movements. Students who take the course will be trained to understand and engage with the American common law system as it affects everyday life, business relations, and social affairs in the United States. Students will also develop the critical thinking and practical law-related skills and knowledge relevant to today’s globalized economy and emerging job markets in law-related areas and fields. The workshop sections for the course are tied to the course lectures and assignments and will focus on the development of legal writing, research, and critical reasoning skills necessary to solve legal problems, particularly in the context of predictive written communications to various audiences. The American Common Law System I course will focus primarily on Contract Law and Tort Law in the American legal system.

LAW 402B (UA) - The American Common Law System II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
The American Common Law System II is one of two courses which seek to convey what is distinctive about the common law approach as a legal methodology and as a reflection and commentary on the history and politics of the American experience, from the early colonial period to the 21st century world of globalized commerce, environmental concerns and social media. The course examines the history and sources of the common law, common law modes of legal rhetoric, argument, and communication skills and transformation and adaptation of the common law achieved through political and law reform movements. Students who take the course will be trained to understand and engage with the American common law system as it affects everyday life, business relations and social affairs in the United States. Students will also develop the critical thinking and practical law-related skills and knowledge relevant to today’s globalized economy and emerging job markets in law-related areas and fields. The discussion and laboratory workshop sections for the course are tied to the course lectures and assignments and will focus on the development of legal writing, research and critical reasoning skills necessary to solve legal problems, particularly in the context of predictive written communications to various audiences. Lectures and assignments for the American Common Law System II course will focus primarily on Property Law in the American legal system.

LAW 404 (UA) - The American Public Law System

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This is an introductory course on the American public law system. Broadly speaking, public law is concerned with the organization of government and the relationship between the government and its citizens. In the United States, the foundation of public law is the Constitution, but that document merely provides a framework, which later legislatures, presidents, and courts have filled in over time. This course introduces students to the law that has emerged from those efforts and the distinctive modes of argument lawyers and judges employ in shaping that law for the future.

LAW 407 (UA) - Legal Analysis, Writing and Research

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course will teach students how to find legal authorities relevant to legal problems; how to analyze a legal issue using facts and law; and how to communicate legal analysis logically and concisely. This course consists of research exercises; writing exercises, including letters and legal memoranda; and more complex research and writing assignments. Students will work in groups and individually to learn the fundamentals of good writing and editing skills.

LAW 416 (UA) - Intro to Business Organizations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course surveys the law governing business organizations. We examine the fundamental legal characteristics of the six most common U.S. business forms: sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. Topics include formation, management, liability exposure, fiduciary duties, financing, and taxation.

LAW 440A (UA) - Introduction to Human Rights

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
In this survey course on human rights law, students will gain a foundation in sources of law, enforcement mechanisms, and fundamental human rights derived from international, regional, and national legal perspectives. Using current case studies and featuring human rights lawyers and experts as guest speakers, this course will provide students with a sufficient understanding of human rights legal principles and process to enable them to apply these concepts to current events and abuses within the United States and worldwide.

LAW 444B (UA) - International Commercial Transactions

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course introduces students to the mechanics of certain contemporary international commercial transactions, the actual documentation used in such transactions (e.g., bills of lading, financing statements, sale and security agreements, etc.) and their legal regulation. It explores the legal issues that arise in connection with cross-border commercial transactions, including the sale and transportation of goods, payments, holding and transfers of securities through intermediaries, financing of aircrafts and insolvency of multinational companies. Each assignment will cover a different topic, which are examined in the context of rules embedded in:

• International conventions, such as the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the Cape Town Convention, and the Geneva Convention

• Various practice rules promulgated by the International Chamber of Commerce, such as the INCOTERMS and UCP 600

• U.S. law, such as the Uniform Commercial Code and the Bankruptcy Code

LAW 453A (UA) - Introduction to International Trade Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This survey course analyzes the major legal issues in international trade law, including intellectual property and foreign investment law. The principal areas of coverage are: (1) the GATT/World Trade Organization agreements and regional trade agreements such as North American Free Trade Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership; (2) the protection of intellectual property; and (3) problems of international investment, including dispute resolution through investor-state arbitration. The course is intended to introduce students to the legal and policy aspects of these related areas, although coverage of intellectual property and investment is more limited that with stand-alone courses in those disciplines.

LAW 454 (UA) - Environmental Law and Policy

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This is a foundational course in environmental law and regulatory policy. The course will focus on the concepts underlying approaches to protecting the environment, using the common law and various environmental statutes primarily as examples of the different approaches to environmental protection. The course will emphasize pollution control law by studying the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The course will also study liability for contamination through a more detailed study of the Superfund law. The course will also discuss the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. We will look not only at traditional regulatory mechanisms, but also at the opportunities for market and non-regulatory solutions. The course has a practical problem-based focus. Students should be able to use the analytic tools and knowledge gained in this course to develop solutions to a wide variety of environmental problems.

LAW 459 (UA) - Public International Environmental Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This series of readings, video lectures and video discussions introduces undergraduate students to public international law as a tool of environmental policy. It also explores the limits of public international law in this domain and surveys recent private/public partnership and hybrid governance approaches to environmental management. It introduces students to the interdependence of human rights and environmental sustainability.

LEGL 101 - Introduction to Law and the Legal System

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 101
Explore the roles and functions of law and legal systems examining: why laws are needed; how laws are created, interpreted and applied; legal remedies to conflict; rights and duties of individuals and groups; and the role that law plays in regulating government, business and society.

LEGL 199 - English for Legal Purposes

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101
Gain a basic understanding of legal concepts, reasoning, and terminology in the English language. Develop practical English language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) from analysis of court case decisions and other legal texts and acquire practical skills necessary for higher-level law courses.

LEGL 201 - Legal Research and Writing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
Acquire the crucial legal skills of how to research the law, reading and analyzing legal authority, analyzing legal documents, legal citation, and how to write persuasive legal briefs and memos.

LEGL 230 - Environmental Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
This is a foundational course in environmental law and regulatory policy. The course will focus on the concepts underlying approaches to protecting the environment, using the common law and various environmental statutes primarily as examples of the different approaches to environmental protection. The course will emphasize pollution control law by studying the Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The course will also study liability for contamination through a more detailed study of the Superfund Law. The course will also discuss the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. We will look not only at traditional regulatory mechanisms, but also at the opportunities for market and non-regulatory solutions. The course has a practical, problem-based focused. Students should be able to use the analytic tools and knowledge gained in this course to develop solutions to a wide variety of environmental problems.

LEGL 261 - Cambodian Civil Code 1

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
Examine issues in substantive criminal law including the purposes of punishment and limits on the use of criminal sanctions. The course focuses predominantly on how criminal statutes are organized around objective offence elements and mental states. The course also covers procedures involving arrest, detention, prosecution, trial, and appeal.

LEGL 310 - Legal Ethics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
Develop your understanding of the importance of professional ethics in the practice of law. You will learn to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas and how to avoid unethical conduct. During the course there will be opportunities to relate the subject matter to Cambodia and its society, culture and environment.

LEGL 332 - Cambodian Criminal Law and Procedure

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
Examine issues in substantive criminal law including the purposes of punishment and limits on the use of criminal sanctions. The course focuses predominantly on how criminal statutes are organized around objective offence elements and mental states. The course also covers procedures involving arrest, detention, prosecution, trial, and appeal.

LEGL 333 - Moot Court

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Develop oral and written legal advocacy skills through in-class activities and possibly including participation in a moot court competition. Students will research legal issues, write an appellate brief, and engage in oral advocacy.

LEGL 334 - Cambodian Business Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Examine the general principles of the major business-related laws of Cambodia, covering commercial enterprises, banking and finance, investment, real estate development and construction, infrastructure concession, secured transaction, arbitration, insolvency, and taxation

LEGL 340 - Labor Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course covers the roles, rights and obligations of employers and employees. Employment contract formation required elements of employment contracts, different types of employment contracts, laws on workplace safety, and dispute resolution are also examined. Cambodian labor law and general provisions of labor law in other countries are covered.

LEGL 350 - Family Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Study the fundamental features of the legal systems of ASEAN member nations, compare aspects of these legal systems with those of Western nations, and examine how historical, cultural and political factors influence how legal systems develop. How different legal systems affect government decision making and international business transactions is also explored.

LEGL 360 - Southeast Asian Law and Legal Systems

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
Study the fundamental features of the legal systems of ASEAN member nations, compare aspects of these legal systems with those of Western nations, and examine how historical, cultural and political factors influence how legal systems develop. How different legal systems affect government decision making and international business transactions is also explored.

LEGL 361 - Cambodian Civil Code II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: LEGL 101 and LEGL 199
The course will examine and discuss topics and matters covered in the second part of the Cambodian Civil Code, including a review of the principles and sources of obligations, frequently encountered contracts, security rights, family relationships, and successions. Students are expected to read assigned materials in advance and come to class well prepared for discussion and participation. This course will be a mixture of lectures, group work and discussions, homework, presentations, and assignments and exams. Required course materials include primarily the Civil Code and the Law on Implementation of the Civil Code. Other reading materials will be assigned from time to time as needed.

LEGL 380 - Genocide

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Genocide Studies, explores the causes of genocide and the legal means of preventing and punishing it. You will examine case studies of genocides perpetrated in various areas of the world and get an understanding of the major events that saw over sixty million people killed within twentieth-century genocides which targeted specific ethnic, religious, racial or other identity-related groups. The course is designed to be interdisciplinary, using law, history, social science, and film to better understandthe phenomena of genocide and how best it might be prevented, and we end by documenting testimonials of genocidal experience through oral history in commemoration of Genocide Awareness Month (April). Students are supported throughout the semester through ongoing Study Groups and discussion boards for asynchronist peer learning.

LEGL 385 - Gender and Law

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course will examine the relationship between gender inequality and the legal system exploring such issues as abortion, marriage, divorce, custody, equal pay, and sexual harassment, and learn about the legal efforts to remedy gender discrimination in a variety of jurisdictions. During the course there will be opportunities to relate the subject matter to Cambodia and its society, culture and environment.

LEGL 390 - Negotiation and Dispute Settlement

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
This course introduces students to elements of conflict negotiation. The course will explore the methods and techniques that can be effectively used in the process of negotiation, as well as to demonstrate how to deal with the obstacles and complicating factors. Students will explore the principles of negotiation preparation; negotiating models, strategies and styles; negotiating tactics and techniques; consequences of psychology; communication skills, and ethical considerations

LEGL 450 - Intellectual Property

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Explore the main categories of intellectual property law (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets), focusing on fundamental principles and policies behind these laws and the interrelationships between them. Provisions of Cambodian and international intellectual property law are examined and compared.

LEGL 470 - Chinese Law and Legal Culture

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Chinese Law & Legal Culture: Obtain an overview of the Chinese legal system and how it has developed from ancient to modern times. Develop an understanding of China’s modern legal reform including topics such as the legal profession, government’s role in law making, the court system, constitutional law, criminal law, commercial law, etc.

LEGL 495 - Special Topic (Law)

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: You will need to have successfully completed LAW Foundation courses.
Explore the relationship between law, innovation, and new technologies. This course provides an overview of how digital technology and the Internet affect various aspects of our lives and how law seeks to regulate the digital environment. You will examine the complex relationship between social and technological change and the evolution of the law. Controversial issues such as the regulation of digital platforms, online speech, online privacy, deepfakes, and artificial intelligence will be analyzed.

Courses

AIN 320 - Computer Vision

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of computer vision, focusing on its foundational concepts, tools, and real-world applications. Students will explore key areas such as image and video data processing, feature extraction, and advanced deep learning techniques for tasks like object detection, image classification, segmentation, and pose estimation. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience, enabling students to work with popular computer vision frameworks and datasets, set up computational environments with GPUs, and utilize tools like TensorFlow, OpenCV, and OpenPose. Core topics include image representation and preprocessing, feature detection, and state-of-the-art methods such as YOLO for object detection, CNN architectures for image classification, and OpenPose for human body keypoint detection. While not covering every aspect of computer vision, the course equips students with key concepts and practical skills to adapt these techniques to diverse challenges in other fields, fostering innovation and versatility in problem-solving.

CLD 371 - Cloud Operations

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
The Cloud Operations course is designed to equip learners with the technical skills and operational expertise required to manage, monitor, and optimize cloud-based environments using Amazon Web Services (AWS). The course emphasizes day-to-day cloud operations, automation, and troubleshooting while aligning with industry best practices such as the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

CLD 372 - Cloud Solutions Architect

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
Cloud Solution Architect covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS. The course is designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. Architectural solutions can differ depending on industry, type of applications, and size of business, this course emphasizes best practices for the AWS Cloud, and it recommends various design patterns to help you think through the process of architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS. It also presents case studies throughout the course, which showcase how some AWS customers have designed their infrastructures, and the strategies and services that they implemented. Finally, this course also provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures via a guided, hands-on approach.

After complete this course, students will demonstrate proficiency in architecting scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on the AWS platform. Students will be able to design cloud architectures that meet specific business requirements while adhering to best practices and industry standards. They will gain a deep understanding of AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, security, and analytics, and how to effectively integrate them into cohesive architectures. Additionally, students will develop skills in cost optimization, performance tuning, and fault tolerance to ensure the reliability and efficiency of cloud-based applications.

CLD 373 - Cloud Automation with DevOps

Credit: 3
This course is designed to equip learners with the practical skills required to build, automate, and manage modern pipelines used in real-world software development environments. The course provides a strong foundation in version control, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and system monitoring, enabling participants to confidently support DevOps workflows end-to-end. Learners will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. The course emphasizes pipeline design, job orchestration, automation, best practices, and effective collaboration using GitHub repositories. In addition, the program covers pipeline management, monitoring, and logging concepts to ensure application reliability, performance tracking, and faster issue resolution in production environments. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design scalable CI/CD pipelines, manage automated workflows, and monitor applications in a DevOps-driven ecosystem.

CLD 374 - Cloud Developing with CI/CD

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 380
This course covers the concepts and practices of Cloud Developing with CI/CD, focusing on automating software development on cloud, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), configuration management, and containerization. Students will learn to use DevOps tools to automate infrastructure tasks and enhance collaboration between development and operations teams.

CLD 375 - Cloud Machine Learning Foundation and Data Engineering

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 380
AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundation introduces students to the concepts and terminology of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. By the end of this course, students will be able to select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems. They will also be able to label, build, train, and deploy a custom machine learning model through a guided, hands-on approach.

CLD 376 - Cloud Native Development

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 380
The “Cloud Native Development” course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cloud-native architecture, emphasizing the principles, technologies, and practices that enable the development and deployment of scalable, resilient applications in cloud environments. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-native approaches, understanding these concepts becomes essential for modern software development and IT operations.

CLD 377 - Cloud Security

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
This course provides foundational knowledge of cybersecurity for cloud computing through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and real-life scenarios. Students will learn to design, implement, and manage security measures on AWS, covering identity and access management, data protection, network security, and compliance using AWS security services and features.

COSC 111 - Computer Science Survey

Credit: 3
A survey into the field of computer science for possible career choices. Topics include core computer concepts including computer architecture, operating system, Python, Database, Networking and Artificial Intelligence. Current technologies and future directions in computer science are examined in lab setting.

COSC 121 - Computer Science A

Credit: 3
Python is a general-purpose programming language and is currently the most widely used in software development. This course teaches students fundamentals of Python a how to develop Python applications with simple functionality level. Topics covered introduction to computers, programs, and Python, elementary programming, selections, loops, methods, dictionary, list, object & classes, and handling files and exceptions.

COSC 221 - Computer Science B

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111 and COSC 121
Computer Science B is the advanced Python programming course designed for those who learned the fundamentals of Python or other high programming languages and want to deepen their understanding. This course goes beyond the basics into advanced topics and techniques that enable students to build more efficient, robust, and scalable applications. Students will gain a comprehensive skill set in advanced topics such as Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Files and Exception Handling, Tuples, Sets, Data Structure, and other advanced applications of Python.

COSC 241 - Computing Science Fundamentals

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
Through this course, you will study the fundamental logical and mathematical concepts of Computer Science. Topics include Logic, Algorithms, Recursive Processes, Combinatorial Analysis, Boolean Functions, Complexity, Automata, and Grammars. Emphasis will be placed on developing rigorous reasoning skills, understanding the theoretical foundations of computation, and applying mathematical methods to analyze and solve computational problems. By the end of the course, students will be able to construct formal proofs, design efficient algorithms, and explore the limits of what can be computed.

COSC 251 - Data Structure

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111 and ITM 201
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental data structures and algorithms used in computer science. Students will understand how data is organized, stored, and manipulated efficiently to solve various computational problems. The course covers topics such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, recursion, graphs, sorting algorithms, searching algorithms, and algorithm analysis. Students will learn how to measure an algorithm’s efficiency through time complexity. Learning data structure changes the way students think, it is about learning to solve problems efficiently.

COSC 331 - Operating Systems

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
This course “COSC 331 – Operating Systems” offers a deep dive into how modern operating systems work, focusing on design, implementation, and key mechanisms. Student will explore how OSs manage hardware and software resources, support concurrency and security, and provide abstractions to users and applications. Topics include process and thread management, scheduling, memory and device management, file systems, user/security management, inter-process communication, and system architecture.

COSC 340 - Networking Essentials

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
The course Networking Essentials is adopting the Introduction to Networks (ITN) course introduces students to networking architectures, models, protocols, and components. These components facilitate the connection of users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks. By the end of the course, students can perform basic configurations for routers and switches to build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes and foundational network security.

COSC 421 - Programming Languages

Credit: 3
Logical and mathematical foundations of computer science, including topics such as logic, proof, algorithms, recursive processes, combinatorial analysis, algorithm complexity, graphs, and theory of computation.

COSC 431 - Computer Graphics

Credit: 3
Raster graphics algorithms, transformations, orthographic and perspective projection, hidden surface elimination, surface shading, the graphics pipeline, color models. Application development utilizing a graphics API.

COSC 441 - Software Engineering

Credit: 3
Software engineering concepts, terminology, and the disciplined development of software systems, including topics such as requirements analysis, design methodologies, testing strategies, management, and quality assurance. In a semesterlong project, students develop, test and document a software system.

CSCI 111 - Survey of Computer Science

Credit: 3
In this course you will survey the field of computer science for possible career choices. Topics include computer organization, programming languages, artificial intelligence, and networking. Current technologies and future directions in computer science are examined in a lab setting. Guest speakers from industry and academic will present their view of computer science and how it has helped them in their careers.

CSCI 121 - Computer Science I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: CSCI 111
This is a Fort Hays State University course which provides: “An introduction to computer programming in a high-level programming language. Topics include sequential, conditional and iterative operations, indexed collections, procedural abstraction, and object-oriented programming.”

CSCI 221 - Computer Science II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: CSCI 121
This is a Fort Hays State University course which provides: “Computer programming in a high-level programming language. Topics include advanced concepts of object oriented programming, exception handling, collections, sorting, searching, elementary data structures, and recursion.”

CSCI 241 - Foundations of Computing

Credit: 3
Through this course you will study of the fundamental logical and mathematical concepts of Computer Science. Topics included are: Logic, Algorithms, Recursive processes, Combinatorial analysis, Boolean Functions, complexity, Automata and Grammars.

CSCI 251 - Data Structures

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which provides: “… provides a rigorous introduction to the mathematical techniques for analysis of algorithms and data structures Data structures such as lists, heaps, and graphs are implemented and examined for efficiency. Basic algorithm design strategies such as greedy, divide-and conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking will be introduced and applied to common problems in string, matching, matrix, operations, and graph theory.”

CSCI 321A - Assembly Language

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which covers a “Contemporary treatment of computer architecture using assembly language, the interact between hardware and software. Provides an overview of key hardware and software engineering issues.

CSCI 331 - Operating Systems

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course in which you will learn about “Operating system software and design, including device management, resource allocation, task scheduling and control, communications interfaces, user management, security, and current developments in the feels. Extensive work in command and script languages of job control (e.g., DOS, VSE, VM, Windows).”

CSCI 421 - Programming Languages

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which covers “Principles of programming languages, including compilation and interpretation, syntax specification, and language selection, program development environments.”

CSCI 431 - Computer Graphics

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which provides: “An in-depth study of software project design, software testing techniques, software metrics and user interface design, software testing techniques, software metrics and user interact design. Emphasis will an Object-oriented design methodology, analysis, and testing. This course discusses current research in the field of software engineering. Students are required to maintain and update an existing software system.”

CSCI 441 - Software Engineering

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which provides: “An introduction to software engineering and terminology. This course presents a disciplined approach to development of large software systems. Current techniques in software requirement analysis, design methods, testing strategies, management, and quality assurance area studies. Students will work on a semester long project and are required to develop a fully functional, tested, and properly documented software system.”

CYBR 351 - Introduction to Cybersecurity

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
This course allows students to gain essential knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and career pathways, serving as a solid foundation for future studies in technology or computer science. It explores the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity and its significance across diverse industries, preparing for a rewarding career in this high-demand field.

CYBR 352 - Linux Fundamentals

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
This course dives into the world of Linux, explores its architecture, core functionalities, and security features, essential for safeguarding servers and embedded systems. Students will gain hands-on experience to harness the power of Linux, enabling effective utilization of cybersecurity tools and applications in today’s threat landscape.

CYBR 353 - Python Fundamentals

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
This course unlocks the power of Python in cybersecurity with our course. Students will learn to automate repetitive or intricate tasks, from vulnerability scanning to incident response procedures. They will acquire the skills to customize tools, develop security analysis scripts, and contribute to open-source projects, enhancing efficiency and enabling strategic focus in cybersecurity operations.

CYBR 354 - Network Research

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
This course explores in-depth topics including network protocols, intrusion detection systems, and secure network design principles. Students will stay at the forefront of cybersecurity with the latest research on emerging threats and innovative defense strategies. Students will engage in hands-on simulations, labs, and real-world research projects to sharpen their skills and gain valuable experience in network security research methodologies.

CYBR 355 - Penetration Testing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: CYBR 351 and CYBR 352
This course “Penetration Testing” offers a comprehensive introduction to penetration testing, focusing on real-world techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across various systems and applications. Students will explore each phase of the penetration testing lifecycle, from information gathering and scanning to exploitation, post-exploitation, and securing web applications. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with hands-on labs, allowing students to develop the skills required to conduct security assessments and ethically exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the practical knowledge and technical expertise necessary to perform penetration tests and vulnerability assessments in professional cybersecurity roles.

CYBR 356 - SOC Analyst

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: CYBR 354
This course “CYBR 356 – SOC Analyst” provides a comprehensive cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat detection, event analysis, and incident response. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and practical scenarios, students develop critical skills in log analysis, intrusion detection, SIEM, and threat hunting. The course prepares learners for SOC roles by emphasizing practical security monitoring and response strategies.

CYBR 357 - Digital Forensics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: CYBR 354
This course “CYBR 357 – Digital Forensics” provides an in-depth exploration of digital forensics, focusing on file system analysis, metadata extraction, steganography, memory forensics, and malware investigation. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and forensic case studies, students develop skills in artifact analysis, network forensics, and forensic tool usage. The course prepares learners to conduct forensic investigations, analyze digital evidence, and apply critical techniques for data recovery and cyber incident response.

CYBR 358 - Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
The course Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance provides a comprehensive understanding of governance, information risk management and compliance. The syllabus covers a range of topics from identification of cyber risks through to risk management options. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they require to protect the digital assets of the organization and support the efforts of or lead the implementation of a cyber-risk framework. It also introduces students to the topics of information technology ethics including definitions, rules & policies of computer ethics, hacking, viruses, Internet ethics, freedom of expression on the Internet, computer professionals and social responsibilities, software copyright, intellectual property, software piracy, cyber law, and privacy & security of computerized information.

CYS 351 - Intro to Cyber

Credit: 3
This course “Introduction to Cybersecurity” provides a thorough introduction to the key concepts, tools, and techniques used in the field of cybersecurity. Students are expected to gain a foundational understanding of how to protect digital assets, identify vulnerabilities, and secure networks and data. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises, students will explore critical topics such as numeral systems, IP addressing, network services, and advanced tools in open-source intelligence, such as Shodan and Google Dorks. The course also covers essential concepts such as hashing and encoding, and network traffic analysis. Additionally, students will complete group assignments and presentations and take part in midterm and final exams to assess their understanding of the material. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills needed to identify potential threats, utilize cybersecurity tools effectively, and understand the underlying principles of network and system security.

CYS 352 - Linux Fundamentals

Credit: 3
The course Linux Fundamentals provides a comprehensive foundation in Linux operating systems, which aims to equip students with the essential skills to navigate, manipulate, and manage Linux environments effectively. This course covers key topics such as Linux commands, text manipulation, and file searching, combined with practical hands-on labs. Students will explore network services, user permissions, and Bash scripting, which integrates in a final project. By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in leveraging Linux for various administrative and development tasks, which prepare them for more advanced studies or careers in system administration, cybersecurity, and IT.

CYS 353 - Python Fundamentals

Credit: 3
This course introduces students to the use of Python programming in the context of cybersecurity. Students will develop fundamental Python skills and apply them to real-world cyber tasks, including system automation, cryptography, data parsing, reconnaissance, and network analysis. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to write Python scripts for penetration testing, digital forensics, and network security, while also exploring security concerns in web scraping and packet sniffing. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, implement, and present Python-based cybersecurity solutions to address practical challenges.

CYS 354 - Network Research

Credit: 3
This course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in network security, traffic analysis, and cyber defense. Students will explore the architecture and protocols underpinning modern networks, and critically examine security vulnerabilities and attack techniques. Through hands-on labs, scripting, and tool-based exercises, students will research and evaluate network services, scanning, brute-force attacks, cryptographic mechanisms, and defensive technologies such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and VPNs. Emphasis will be placed on offensive and defensive research methodologies, enabling students to design, analyze, and test secure network environments.

CYS 355 - Digital Forensics

Credit: 3
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to penetration testing, focusing on real-world techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across various systems and applications. Students will explore each phase of the penetration testing lifecycle, from information gathering and scanning to exploitation, post-exploitation, and securing web applications. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with hands-on labs, allowing students to develop the skills required to conduct security assessments and ethically exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the practical knowledge and technical expertise necessary to perform penetration tests and vulnerability assessments in professional cybersecurity roles.

CYS 356 - Penetration Testing

Credit: 3
This course provides a comprehensive cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat detection, event analysis, and incident response. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and practical scenarios, students develop critical skills in log analysis, intrusion detection, SIEM, and threat hunting. The course prepares learners for SOC roles by emphasizing practical security monitoring and response strategies.

CYS 357 - SOC Analyst

Credit: 3
This course provides an in-depth exploration of digital forensics, focusing on file system analysis, metadata extraction, steganography, memory forensics, and malware investigation. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and forensic case studies, students develop skills in artifact analysis, network forensics, and forensic tool usage. The course prepares learners to conduct forensic investigations, analyze digital evidence, and apply critical techniques for data recovery and cyber incident response.

CYS 358 - Governance, Risk and Compliance

Credit: 3
The course Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance provide a comprehensive understanding of governance, information risk management and compliance. The syllabus covers a range of topics from identification of cyber risks through to risk management options. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they require to protect the digital assets of the organization and support the efforts of or lead the implementation of a cyber-risk framework. It also introduces students to the topics of information technology ethics including definitions, rules & policies of computer ethics, hacking, viruses, Internet ethics, freedom of expression on the Internet, computer professionals and social responsibilities, software copyright, intellectual property, software piracy, cyber law, and privacy & security of computerized information.

FYP 401 - Final Year Project – I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Senior Level Standing
This course will introduce the students to the methodologies of research and application development through a series of lectures. Students are guided through a step-by-step practice to complete the initial stages of proposal, planning, and design of a project. students are required to execute the next phases of their development plan. Students are required to code and integrate the different modules that make up the proposed project. Students will test the developed modules and the final fully-integrated project following software development and research testing practices. Students must meet regularly with supervisor(s) who will monitor their continuous progress. Students are required to prepare a report, a short paper and present their final work.

FYP 402 - Final Year Project – II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Senior Level Standing
The courses in the BSc degrees at the AUPP focus on developing competencies in a specific area. The project course however utilizes all the skills from these specific areas to solve one real world problem. Computing professionals often provide workplace solutions to stated problems based upon sound project management skills. Specifically, this course builds upon common concepts explored in previous system’s development courses.

ICT 209 - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
This course, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts, techniques, and applications of AI. Designed for students with basic programming and mathematical knowledge, the course explores key topics such as machine learning, neural networks, search algorithms, knowledge representation, and ethical considerations in AI. Through a combination of theoretical foundations and hands-on projects, students will gain an understanding of how AI systems are designed, trained, and deployed in real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes both classical AI approaches and modern advancements, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the field. Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, from healthcare to finance, and this course will equip students with the foundational skills needed to engage with AI technologies critically and creatively. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement basic AI models, analyze their strengths and limitations, and discuss the societal implications of AI.

ICT 301 - Software Analysis and Design

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
The Software Requirements, Analysis & Design course aims to provides an in-depth study of notations, methodologies, and tools for the analysis and design of software requirements. In the course contents are included object-oriented requirement development and design, the relationships between object-oriented design concepts and software engineering principles. The course concentrates on the techniques used in the early stages of software development.

ICT 303 - UI/UX Design

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
The UI/UX Design Course begins with exploring the foundations of design, including design thinking and observational empathy, followed by a deep dive into UI design principles, elements, and interaction behaviors. Subsequently, the students are introduced to the intricacies of UX design, understanding its significance, process, and research methodology. The course also encompasses practical skills such as wireframing, prototyping, testing, and applying research methods to design and ideation. The final unit imparts knowledge on information architecture and its application. Throughout the course, students will undertake a series of activities, ranging from designing responsive layouts to conducting end-to-end user research and usability testing.

ICT 304 - Mobile App Cross-platform Development – II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 111
The Mobile App Cross-platform Development II course is designed to introduce students to React Native framework for building native mobile applications for both iOS and Android using JavaScript. Over the span of five detailed chapters, students will delve into the foundational aspects of React Native, explore advanced components, manage application state, connect to external data sources, and learn the intricacies of publishing and maintaining their applications. While prior knowledge of Flutter and Dart from Mobile App Cross-platform Development – I which is one of the prerequisites to take this course, will aid understanding this course more easily and the primary focus will be on harnessing the power and flexibility of React Native.

ICT 305 - Software Architecture and Design Pattern

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
This course explores the fundamental principles of software architecture and design patterns, emphasizing how architectural decisions shape system quality, scalability, and maintainability. Students will learn to analyze, design, and apply proven architecture styles and design patterns to develop robust, efficient and adaptable software systems.

ICT 320 - Cybersecurity Technician

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101 and MATH 177
The course Cybersecurity Technician (ICT 320) provides a total foundational cybersecurity domain coverage with key concepts in each domain combined with practical hands-on labs and critical thinking challenges producing cyber security technologists. The course is an educational program that goes above and beyond some of the more common entry-level cybersecurity programs.

ICT 360 - Introduction to Internet of Things

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 221
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Internet of Things (IoT) through hands-on projects using the Raspberry pi platform. Over 16 weeks, learners will explore how to connect devices, integrate sensors and actuators, and build applications that bridge the physical and digital worlds. Each week features a new device or module, giving students broad exposure to real-world IoT components and applications. Students will gain practical experience in device programming, data collection, remote control, and visualization. Along the way, they will design interactive systems, connect devices to cloud services, and learn how multiple IoT nodes can communicate with each other. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, implement, and present a working IoT prototype that demonstrates core concepts of connectivity, automation, and data-driven applications.

ICT 361 - Introduction to Robotics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 221
This course introduces students to modern robotics through the lens of computer vision and AI- powered perception. Using the Mobile Robot and Raspberry Pi, students will explore how robots interpret the world through a camera, and how visual data can be used to drive intelligent behavior and decision-making. Students will build hands-on projects where the robot follows objects, recognizes faces and gestures, reacts to QR codes and markers, and even performs tasks based on visual cues, all without traditional range sensors. The course emphasizes practical implementation, creativity, and real-world relevance in smart robotics.

ICT 375 - Digital Linguistics and Discourse

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ENGL 102
This course surveys technology’s relationship with language—human and machine-made. You’ll analyze how words influence our decisions and online experiences by examining content in software, such as chatbots. You’ll also investigate the evolution of internet slang, including “skibidi,” discover the limitations of emojis, and, through practice, craft usable text for apps and websites. By the course’s end, you’ll be able to recognize, compare, and evaluate how language smooths navigation, enhances satisfaction, and sways behavior. Ready to level up ;)? The final deliverable is a presentable portfolio that showcases your work.

ICT 401 - Innovation and Design Thinking

Credit: 3
Innovation and Design Thinking is a fourth-year college course that introduces students to the concepts and tools of innovation and design thinking. Through case studies, hands-on exercises, and a team project, students learn to develop creative solutions to real-world problems. This course fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills that are essential for success in any field

ICT 405 - Ethical Hacking

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ICT 320
The course Ethical Hacking is a specialist typically working in a red team environment, focused on attacking computer systems and gaining access to networks, applications, databases, and other critical data on secured systems. The course provides understanding of attack strategies, the use of creative attack vectors, and mimics the skills and creativity of malicious hackers. The course is aligned with part of the ECCouncil C|EH Ethical Hacking program, unlike malicious hackers and actors, it operates with permission from the system owners and take all precautions to ensure the outcomes remain confidential.

ICT 406 - Advance Ethical Hacking

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ICT 405
The course Advanced Ethical Hacking is ethical hacking practical requires you to demonstrate the application of Ethical Hacking techniques such as threat vector identification, network scanning, OS detection, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, web app hacking, etc. to solve a security audit challenge. It mimics a real corporate network using live virtual machines, networks, and applications, designed to test your skills. You will be presented with various scenarios and will be asked to demonstrate the application of the knowledge acquired in the certified ethical hacker course to find solutions to real life challenges.

ICT 452 - Software Testing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 301
This course presents to students the fundamentals of software testing. The focus will be on processes and techniques by which testing activities can be carried out systematically in order to meet software quality goals. Consequently, the topic covers subjects such as general testing principles, fundamental test process, testing and the software lifecycle, static techniques, test design techniques, and test management. A significant practical project will be offered to enable students to gain a well-rounded experience in professional practice.

ICT 302 - Mobile App Cross-platform Development I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: COSC 221 and ITM 201
This course introduces students to the Flutter framework and Dart programming language for building cross-platform mobile applications for both iOS and Android. Students will explore the fundamentals of widget-based development, including Dart basics, navigating the widget tree, and using common widgets. The course also covers adding animations, app navigation, scrolling lists, building layouts, and applying interactivity. By the end of the course, students will develop a mobile application using Flutter and Dart, showcasing the skills they have acquired.

INF 250 - Introduction to Web Development

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course in which you will learn about how the Web works and start thinking about the basics of computer and web programming.

INF 300 - Foundations of Informatics

Credit: 3
Course Description: This course introduces the student to the field of Information Networking and Telecommunications by examining both the technologies that are important in assembling and distributing information and the skills that are necessary to succeed in this field, such as critical thinking, peer and self assessment, reflective thinking, collaborative work, time management, and professionalism. Completion of the course will allow the student to move on to more advanced courses in the major.

INF 304 - Management Information Systems

Credit: 3
Course Description: INF 304 Management Information Systems (MIS) investigates the use and management of information systems within organizations. The course covers a broad range of topics from individual components of information systems (hardware, software, data, procedures, people) to information security issues and ethics involving information systems. Other topics include introductions to artificial intelligence, data analytics and data visualization/design. Students will be exposed to and understand the information systems that they will be using in their career and life.

INF 315 - Enterprise Resource Planning

Credit: 3
This course is designed to explore fundamental organizational processes and how they interact digitally. Emphasis is placed on the tools and techniques that a project leader and systems analyst would use to analyze, design and document an information system. The course will also emphasize the importance of various skills, which the systems analyst should possess including communication, problem solving and project management.

INF 330 - Business Intelligence

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
This Business Intelligence course introduces IT students to the core concepts and tools used to transform data into actionable insights. Key topics include data warehousing, data visualization, reporting tools, and decision-making techniques. Students will explore dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and predictive analytics, equipping them with skills to enhance business strategies through data-driven solutions.

INF 360 - Programming with Python

Credit: 3
Course Description: This is an introductory course for programming with Python. This class introduces the basic concepts and practices of computer programming for beginners. Python is a popular and versatile programming language. Python syntax and structure is designed to be easy to learn and understand. Learning Python prepares students for various technology-related tracks including, but not limited to, Web and Mobile Development, Management Information Systems, and Networking. This class provides opportunity to learn and practice programming skills in a creative hands-on environment.

INF 405 - Research Methods in Informatics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Has completed or currently enrolled in INF300
Course Description: This course studies information gathering and how quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in the electronic media, computer networking, and telecommunications industries.

INF 430 - Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Has completed or currently enrolled in INF300
Course Description: This course is devoted to studying the role of leadership in information networking. The prime focus is on how to facilitate meaningful communication, develop organizational missions, and establish realistic goals and objectives using contemporary leadership theories and practices appropriate to information networking.

INF 490 - Capstone Seminar in Informatics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Senior Level Standing
Course Description: This is an advanced course that studies information network theory through case study, application, and on-site observation. Emphasis is placed on studying actual information networking problems encountered in organizations and communities. Field work and compilation of the student’s portfolio is required as part of the course.

INF 604 - Data Analysis I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
Data Analysis I introduces students to the principles and practices of working with data to extract meaningful insights. The course covers data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical methods, and visualization techniques using tools like Python or R. Students will develop the ability to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in datasets, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions and solve practical problems in various domains.

INF 610 - Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Information Networking

Credit: 3
This course addresses the regulation of computers networks, the telecommunications industries, and media distributors. Included is a consideration of the following: how regulation affects these industries and how developments in these industries affect public policy and society; how public policy is designated; and the moral and ethical obligations of these industries.

INF 650 - Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

Credit: 3
This is a Fort Hays State University course which covers the “…ideas, theories and concepts in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). More specifically, the constructs of HCI are analyzed in order to develop simpler and more efficiently designed multi/hypermedia artifacts. This course is not, however, centered around the computer as a focus of development. The faculty and students will look at the computer as a tool but with special emphasis on the human senses and how these are affected by the computer. By understanding the human role in HCI, more proficient learning and presentation strategies can be instilled in the student. The basic focus is centered on the human-being in a technology-influenced environment.”

INF 651 - Front-End Web Development

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 250 and INF 360
This course introduces concepts and practices of web development with client-side scripting languages. Students will learn the basic syntax, structure, and methods of JavaScript and how they apply to the HTML Document Object Model (DOM). This class is designed for students to learn and practice their programming skills in a creative and hands-on manner. At the end of this course, students will be able to develop interactive, front-end web applications.

INF 652 - Database Design and Programming

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 250 and INF 360
Course Description: This course teaches students to analyze complex business scenarios, design and create data models and create databases using SQL. Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler and Application Express (APEX) are utilized to provide practical, hand-on engaging activities. Leveraging project-based learning techniques, students will create and work with projects which challenge them to design, implement, and demonstrate a database solution for a business or organization.

INF 653 - Back-End Web Development I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 651
This course provides an introduction to back-end web development using Node.js and MySQL. Students will learn to build robust server-side applications by mastering JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, database design, and RESTful API development. By the end of the course, students will have hands-on experience building scalable web applications using modern development practices.

INF 654 - Mobile Web Development I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 653
This course introduces concepts and practices of mobile web development that is platform independent. While building progressive web applications, students will learn to create offline-first experiences, audit an app’s performance, debug asynchronous functions, and more. The skills to build and optimize progressive web applications is an important and highly demanded skill for mobile web developers. This class is designed for students to learn and practice their programming skills.

INF 655 - Front-End Web Development II

Credit: 3
This is the advanced course for front-end web development utilizing Javascript and associated code libraries. Students will complete complex coding expercises, solve algorithms, apply problem decomposition to break large project assignements into several smaller tasks, and develop personal creative projects. This class is designed for students to learn and practice their programming skills in a creative and hands-on manner.

INF 656 - Back-End Web Development II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 653
The MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node.js package, known as the “MEAN stack”, offers a robust alternative to the traditional LAMP stack based on Apache, MySQL, and PHP. This course details advanced concepts and recent frameworks for server-side programming included in the MEAN stack, as well as several best practices for improving the design, security, integration, and scalability of web applications. At the end of the course, as a full-stack web developer, you will be able to define and implement strategic decisions for the success of versatile web platforms.

INF 657 - Mobile Web Development II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 654
This course introduces an efficient approach to the development of native applications in the rapidly changing scenario of mobile devices. The course covers different programming environments, rapid prototyping tools, and building blocks for designing user interfaces, acquiring and processing data from device sensors (e.g., motion, localization), and interacting with web services. At the end of the course, you will be able to realize and publish native applications for specific operating systems (e.g, Android and iOS) and for cross-platform deployment scenarios.

INFO 250 - Web Development I

Credit: 3
This course introduces students to the foundations of modern web design and development. The course begins with an overview of Internet and web technologies, then progresses into the fundamentals of HTML for content structure and CSS for styling. Students learn to apply text, graphics, and layout techniques before moving into responsive design principles and interactivity with forms and media. Through hands-on labs and guided practice, learners gradually build skills toward a final project that integrates core web development concepts. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, style, and present fully functional, responsive web pages that follow industry standards and best practices.

INFO 251 - Web Development II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF0 251
This is an introductory course for Web Development II utilizing the JavaScript coding language and associated code libraries. This course introduces concepts and practices of web development with JavaScript. Students are expected to have already been introduced to HTML, CSS, and the basic concepts and practices of computer programming. Students will learn the basic syntax, structure, and methods of JavaScript, and how they apply to the HTML Document Object Model (DOM). JavaScript is one of the three core technologies of World Wide Web content production, alongside HTML and CSS, and as such, is an essential tool for Web Development II. This class is designed for students to learn and practice their programming skills in a creative and hands-on manner.

INFO 652 - Programming and Database Design

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF0 250
This course introduces database design, analysis concepts, and programming with relational databases. The course encompasses database design principles, data modeling techniques such as Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), Relational Data Model, functional dependencies, data normalization, and SQL Programming. Problem-based learning is used to allow students to work collaboratively on modeling and programming a database that addresses real-world problems and scenarios.

INFO 653 - Web Development III

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INFO 251
This course provides an introduction to back-end web development using Node.js and MySQL. Students will learn to build robust server-side applications by mastering JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, database design, and RESTful API develop.

INFO 654 - Building Scalable Web Applications

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INFO 563
In today’s interconnected world, web applications are at the heart of almost every industry, and their ability to handle immense user traffic and vast amounts of data is paramount. This course is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to architect, develop, and deploy web applications that are not just functional, but also robust, high-performing, and capable of growing with demand. We will move beyond foundational web development to explore the complexities of distributed systems, performance optimization, and resilient infrastructure, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in modern software engineering.

INS 606 - Data Mining and Data Warehousing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 604
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools used in data mining. It covers the entire data mining process from data preprocessing and exploration to advanced modeling techniques such as classification, clustering, association rule mining, and anomaly detection. Students will gain hands-on experience using Python, R, and SQL to analyze real-world datasets and extract meaningful patterns and insights. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application through labs, projects, and case studies.

INS 605 - Data Analysis II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: INF 604
Data Analysis II builds on foundational concepts from Data Analysis I, focusing on advanced statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and big data tools. Students will develop proficiency in predictive analytics through hands-on projects using Python/R, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks. The course emphasizes ethical considerations in modern data workflows and prepares students for real-world analytical challenges.

INTS 400 - Internship (Compulsory)

Credit: 3
The Internship course provides students with an opportunity to apply theoretical gained throughout their business studies in a real orgaisational environment. Through supervised work placement in industries, students will engage in meaningful professional tasks and projects that enhance their practical skills and career readiness.

ITEC 101 - Introduction to Information Technology

Credit: 3
This course is an overview of information technology (IT) and introduces students to a variety of IT areas. The course includes the following topics: Explore Information Technology topics including office productivity applications, basic computer hardware, networking, security, and web page creation and programming through a problem-based approach. This approach will improve your teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills and introduce you to project management.

ITM 201 - Java Programming I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
This course starts your understanding of computer programming using Java and Programming topics such as displaying data, classes and methods, repetition structures, algorithms, arrays, access control, inheritance, constructors, and polymorphism.

ITM 301 - Java Programming II

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
Java is a general-purpose programming language and is currently the most widely used in software development.

ITM 305 - Cyber Security I

Credit: 3
This course provides the required knowledge for mastering the basics of cybersecurity. It helps students to identify challenges of network, data, and computer security through theoretical and practical learning activities. Students will identity the complexity related to cybersecurity essentials for understanding concepts behind key issues impacting realworld cybersecurity challenges that individuals and organizations face. The course also addresses the different attacks, and defense policies of computer networks, operating systems, web applications, software, and cryptographic systems as well. Cybersecurity management concepts, risk management, security engineering, and security architecture are also introduced.

ITM 320 - Computer Networking

Credit: 3
This course introduces fundamental concepts and organizations of data communication networks. The course focuses on the underlying concepts of networking, including such topics as network architecture, packet switching and circuit switching, datagram encapsulation, ISO-OSI reference model, TCP/IP protocol suite, network applications and network security.

ITM 340 - Maths for Computing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 177
In this course, we will explore fundamental concepts and techniques essential to understanding and solving a wide range of mathematical, scientific, and IT problems. Over the duration of this course, six key topics that form the backbone of linear algebra will be covered: Systems of Linear Equations, Matrix Algebra, Determinants, Vector Spaces, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, and Orthogonality and Least Squares.

ITM 350 - Project Management

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
Study the basic processes of project management for IT projects.

ITM 360 - Artificial Intelligence

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 177 and ITEC 101
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) course provides a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its foundations, development tools, and practical applications. Students will begin by exploring the history, types, and state of AI, followed by gaining hands-on experience with AI development tools, data, and core statistical concepts. The course progresses through essential machine learning and deep learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, convolutional and recurrent architectures, and transformers. Building on this foundation, students will apply AI methods to real-world applications such as image classification, object detection, pose detection, natural language processing, and generative models. The course also explores cutting-edge topics in AI such as edge computing and mobile AI applications. Through lectures, readings, and practical projects, students will develop both theoretical knowledge and applied skills, culminating in a final project where they design and present an AI solution to a real-world problem.

ITM 370 - Data Analytics

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 177 and ITEC 101
Data Analytics is important for a business to grow and gives an organization a leverage to move ahead from competition and change business trends. This course gives a concise coverage on the topics on what data science entails today. The important concepts of Data Warehousing, Data Mining and Data Visualization are addressed. Each lesson is delivered with a real-world example and concluded with practice exercises, making the concepts discussed more practical and giving the students the urge for further research.

ITM 380 - Cloud Computing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITEC 101
The Cloud Computing Foundation is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed understanding of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It also provides an idea of how AWS services and cloud computing can be used to solve real-world problems. It also provides an overview of cloud economics and the global infrastructure of the cloud. After completing this course participants will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and database services. They will be proficient in navigating the AWS Management Console and utilizing core AWS services to deploy, manage, and scale cloud-based applications. Additionally, participants will gain practical experience in implementing security best practices, optimizing costs, and leveraging AWS’s global infrastructure to build resilient and highly available cloud architectures.

ITM 390 - Machine Learning

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 177 and ITEC 101
This course introduces fundamental machine learning concepts and models for building AI applications such as classification, prediction, and clustering. Students learn statistical foundations, data preprocessing, and feature engineering to prepare data for machine learning. The course covers supervised and unsupervised machine learning models, along with introductory deep learning, focusing on model training, evaluation, and real-world problem solving using public datasets. Emphasis is placed on ethical teamwork, practical implementation, and clear technical communication.

ITM 454 - Natural Language Processing

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 201
Natural Language Processing (NLP) introduces students to the core concepts and techniques of enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Covering topics such as text processing, sentiment analysis, and machine translation, this course equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to build applications like chatbots and language models, bridging the gap between technology and communication.

ITM 470 - Knowledgement Management System

Credit: 3
The module “Knowledge Management” introduces basic concepts and ideas on knowledge acquisition, creation and externalization in modern organization. The main aim of the module is to enable students to acquire a critical understanding of knowledge as a driver of organization inimitable strategic capabilities. This module addresses different aspect of knowledge management: knowledge taxonomies, intellectual assets evaluation, SECI model and its application, knowledge driven value creation, cross-cultural issues in KM. In discussing these issues, the students acquire deeper understanding of knowledge phenomenon; develop their analytical skills for diagnostic of organization intellectual ability as well as managerial skills for knowledge based strategy implementation.

ITM 475 - Final Year Project (Compulsory)

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: ITM 301
This course introduces students to the methodologies of research and application development. Students are guided through a step-by-step practice to complete the initial stage of the proposal, planning and design of a project. They are then required to execute the development of the proposed project, which includes coding and integrating the different project modules. They will test each developed module and the final fully integrated project following software development and research testing practices. They are expected to update their supervisors regularly on the progress of their project. At the end, they must submit a report and present their final work

ITM 495 - Special Topic (ITM)

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: Senior Level Standing
In this course, you study a special topic of academic interest within the field of IT Management. Led by an expert in the field, get an in-depth understanding of the topic.

MATH 234A - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

Credit: 3 | Pre-Requisite: MATH 122 and MATH 177
Throughout this course, we will delve into Functions and Models, Limits and Derivatives, Differentiation Rules, Applications of Differentiation, and Integrals. In the IT world, these concepts are invaluable, serving as the foundation for algorithm development, data analysis, and optimization. By mastering calculus, you’ll not only enhance your problem-solving skills but also be well-prepared for the mathematical demands of IT, ensuring your success in this dynamic field.

MATH 122 - Trigonometry

Credit: 3
This course commences with a concise recapitulation of trigonometric functions and their fundamental attributes, elucidated via both the unit circle and the right triangle. Subsequently, it delves into the analytical application of these trigonometric functions within a coordinate system. The curriculum encompasses a diverse array of topics, encompassing the introduction of circular functions, exploration of trigonometric identities, delving into inverse trigonometric functions, mastering the art of solving trigonometric equations, and the pragmatic application of trigonometry to solve real-world problems. Additionally, the course explores the utility of trigonometric functions in polar coordinates and their relevance in the realm of complex numbers.

Courses

INTS 400 - Internship

Credit: 3
Gain exposure to real-life career situations through an internship in an organization in a field related to your studies and so becoming better prepared for entering the job market, establishing career contacts, and getting the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom

IR 101 - Introduction to International Relations

Credit: 3
This course introduces to the study of international politics. The main goal is to understand conflict and cooperation in the international system. We will first engage with prevailing theories of international relations and then apply these theories to understand both historical and current events. Topics include international security, international organization, international political economy, human rights, global environmental politics, and global health.

IR 207 - Research Methods and Design

Credit: 3
Presentation of skills needed to conduct research in the social sciences, familiarizing students with the scientific approach, conceptual and theoretical thinking about social issues, different methods of collecting data, and interpretation of that data. Ethical issues in research are discussed.

IR 230 - International Political Economy

Credit: 3
This course studies the political origins of international economic arrangements, including the major approaches to such arrangements, and get an overview of critical issue areas, such as international trade, international finance, and the sources of structural change in the global economy.

IR 247 - Principles of Sustainable Development

Credit: 3
The course aims to provide students with a foundational knowledge in sustainable development while enhancing their critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum covers the definition and conceptualization of sustainable development and the complex relations between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Students will examine the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and analyze the politics of sustainability, including identifying key actors, processes, structures, and policies, while exploring the risks, challenges and opportunities states and societies face in transforming human systems towards sustainable development.

IR 310 - International Organizations

Credit: 3
The course is designed to explain the structure and functions of international organizations in the context of international relations. It aims to enhance students’ understanding of both global and regional intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Students will learn to analyze the complex relationship between international organizations and states, explain the role of international organizations in international political structures and processes, and examine global and regional policies to address the major policy challenges of the 21st century.

IR 315 - ASEAN and the International System of Southeast Asia

Credit: 3
Southeast Asia has been a center of attention to world politics since World War II. The three Indochina .Wars, the rise of the PRC, the wars of independence, the fear of communism, and the quest for economic growth through trade, all impacted the dynamics of its international system. From its evolving architecture emerged ASEAN, an organization that, contrary to early expectations, has been able to persist through adaptation and a set of norms known as the “ASEAN way,” shaping regional dynamics and socializing its members into such a pattern of relations that wider organizations across East Asia have tried to adopt them. However, such norms cannot be easily replicated since they grew out of the experience of the Southeast Asian context. Through a review of history, material conditions, power relations and an in-depth look at the Association of Southeast Asian States, we will try to assess its effectiveness and prospects.

IR 330 - Qualitative Research Methods

Credit: 3
This course builds on the foundations of the Research Methods and Design course to develop students’ ability to conduct qualitative research in academic and real-world settings, in preparation for Capstone and/or field research classes. Students will become knowledgeable consumers and producers of qualitative research and will be able to make determinations of which methods are appropriate for different projects, settings, and goals. Throughout the course, students will engage in hand-on research practice and homework, including of interviewing, ethnography/digital ethnography, document analysis, participatory action research, and process tracing as well as periodic assignments to demonstrate mastery of concepts and methods. Students will analyze qualitative research data using analog and digital methods, including use of Taguette, free digital qualitative analysis software. The course will take a trauma-informed and conflict-sensitive approach to research and will focus on Cambodia-specific issues, including archival research on the Khmer Rouge period.

IR 331 - Quantitative Research Methods

Credit: 3
The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to quantitative methodology used in social research and to familiarize them with R, a free and open-source statistical computing software for data analysis. The course first examines the fundamentals of research methods, such as causality, measurement, experiments, and observation studies. Then it reviews basic concepts in data analysis and statistics such as central tendency, dispersion, probability, confidence intervals, statistical significance, and correlation. Lastly, it discusses the most common regression technique, the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression.

IR 333 - Globalization

Credit: 3
What is globalization? Is it the shrinking of the world due to faster means of communications? Is it the intensification of relations due to the increased interactions between peoples? Is it the increased awareness of self and others caused by exposure to media? Is it new or old? Or perhaps it is just a continuation of imperialism by other means, turning everyone into consumers of Western ways, goods, ideas and institutions?  Is it just the latest stage of the liberal project which seeks to expand and intensify the penetration of markets around the world to accumulate more capital for the world capitalist class?While globalization is multifaceted, we can argue that it is the continual increase in worldwide economic, social, and cultural interactions that transcend the boundaries of states, aided by advances in technology. It is long-term, historical, multifaceted and continuous. Ultimately, however, it is about the World System and its implications for peace and conflict and the world order.

IR 350 - Environment and Development

Credit: 3
This course explores the emerging, interdisciplinary issues of the environment, in particular the effects of development on the environment, and discusses social and ecological theories to assess the epistemological and methodological challenges involved in integrating the natural and social sciences in environmental research.

IR 360 - Comparative Social Movements

Credit: 3
Studies the causes and consequences of collective action in the political arena, discussing what causes people to advance claims on the state through established institutions, or through disruptive, confrontational and conflictive actions.

IR 361 - Gender and Development

Credit: 3
Explore the key issues related to gender in development policies and practices.  Through the use of case studies, secondary and primary sources, examine the ways in which societies create concepts of masculinities and femininities, and how these perceptions influence the formulation and implementation of development policies and practices.

IR 380A - Peace and Conflict Studies

Credit: 3
This course introduces students to the study of conflict, conflict resolution, and peace. Students will learn overarching theories of conflict and will apply those theories to real world conflicts. Students will practice analyzing conflicts, including a simulation of a USAID conflict analysis, and will develop interventions and resolutions for conflicts. The course will also cover environmental conflicts, gendered aspects of conflict and war, and the religious and cultural aspects of conflict and conflict resolution. The causes for war and peace in the international and domestic realms, examining different forms of conflict and peace over time and assesses their causes and consequences, attempting to provide a nuanced understanding of the long-term impact of both phenomena on the international system.

IR 415 - International Politics of the Asia-Pacific

Credit: 3
Gain a comprehensive understanding of foreign policies of the major powers China, the USA, and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region. The foreign policies will be explored within historical and contemporary regional and global contexts, examining how these foreign policies interact with the foreign policies of middle- and small powers in Northeast and Southeast Asia, as well as Australasia. Further, the course analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of these foreign policies in coping with contemporary political, economic, and security challenges in the region.

IR 431 - Political Economy of Southeast Asia

Credit: 3
Learn about the contemporary political economy of Southeast Asia, including trends in economic liberalization and integration, as well as trends in overall socio-economic development. We have learned that economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources. The production, distribution, and consumption of these resources comes abut from a collection of individual choices and preferences. Political economy, on the other hand, considers the role that the state plays in such production, distribution, and consumption and how people and other governments respond to these policies. Political Economy is intimately related with international relations because domestic and international politics have great influence on the economic relationships between nations. For example, think about economic sanctions. We know that trade benefits the overall economy and is therefore a nice goal to pursue, but if a foreign government makes political decisions that affect the national interests of another nations, they might apply economic sanctions or limit trading with the other nation. Economists might get upset that a particular policy cannot be enacted but the reality is that the political forces at play in the world can stifle the enactment of economically ideal policies. This is a two-way street though. We also will examine how economic relations between states influence domestic and international politics. For example, a country could wish to focus on human rights in the international arena, but if their main trading partners refuse to address this issue, it can be an instance where economics trumps politics. Overall, Political Economy is concerned with how politics and economics interact and exert influence on each other. This course pays special attention to the ASEAN and current issues that affect Southeast Asia more generally.

IR 482 - Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Credit: 3
Diplomacy is a key instrument of foreign policy for managing relations between states. This course examines the role of diplomacy and foreign policy in international relations, enables students to analyze and assess foreign policy while encouraging critical reflection on foreign policy goals, instruments, and outcomes. The course also explores various forms of diplomacy, including those practiced in the absence of diplomatic relations. Additionally, it examines whether diplomacy has undergone significant changes due to controversies. surrounding the role of diplomats and the emergence of new technologies that have given rise to digital diplomacy.

Explore the theories and processes of foreign policy decision-making through case studies and role-play simulation, thereby learning the impact of leadership, institutions, domestic politics, political psychology and inter-state relations on the processes that decision-makers engage in during the process of statecraft.

IR 490 - Capstone Project

Credit: 3
The Capstone is the final project and paper for a student’s undergraduate courses. The Capstone demonstrates a student’s mastery of the subject matter presented in the course until this point as well as ability to conceptualize, design, conduct, and author a research project. This course requires students to read and synthesize information, to design and conduct research, and to present their work, including incorporating peers and instructor feedback, in a final project.

IR 495 - Special Topics in International Relations

Credit: 3
This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of US-China relations which is one of the most controversial debated special topics in international relations. The United States and China are key powers in international relations, and the future of international politics—particularly in Southeast Asia—will be critically shaped by the nature of their interactions. Understanding the dynamics that drive this relationship is essential for IR students. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of Sino-US relations, analyzes both powers’ interests and worldviews, examines the processes by which foreign policy is formulated in each country, and explores the implications of their relationship for Southeast Asia and other regions. It does so by applying International Relations (IR) analytical frameworks, most significantly Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), enabling students to develop a deeper and more theoretically grounded understanding of the Sino-US relationship and its regional and global impact.

POLS 101 (FHSU) - American Government

Credit: 3
An introduction to the constitutional, political, and governmental processes of the national political system. The course will introduce students to ongoing disagreements regarding the scope and boundaries of power held by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.

POLS 110 - Introduction to Political Science

Credit: 3
A comparative analysis of contemporary political ideologies and practices focusing on the behavior of the individual and the group in modern society, including an examination of democracy, socialism, communism, anarchism, authoritarianism and other selected issues concerning power in society.

POLS 227 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Credit: 3
Introduction to Comparative Politics introduces students to systematic study and comparison of political systems across different countries and regions. The course examines key concepts including democracy, authoritarianism, political institutions, political culture, economic development, and social movements. Students will develop analytical skills to compare and contrast different political systems, understand the causes and consequences of political change, and evaluate contemporary political challenges in a global context. The course emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and the application of comparative methods to understand political phenomena in Cambodia and around the world.

POLS 230 (FHSU) - Introduction to International Relations

Credit: 3
Investigation of the fundamental problems, principles, and characteristics of the modern nation-state system, emphasizing the mechanisms for making choices and managing power.

POLS 280 (FHSU) - Introduction to Public Policy

Credit: 3
An introduction to Public Policy with an emphasis on developing tools and insights for understanding the forces that shape public policy.

POLS 301A - Comparative Political Theory

Credit: 3
This course introduces students to the comparative study of governments and politics across regions. We examine political systems, institutions, and practices in both developed and developing contexts. Core themes include democracy and authoritarianism, political culture and participation, the role of institutions, public policy, and civil society. Emphasis is placed on how different systems shape governance and societal outcomes. Students will develop analytical skills to interpret power dynamics and evaluate political change.

POLS 320 - Southeast Asian Comparative Politics

Credit: 3
This course examines the impact of history, economics, culture, institutions and society in the domestic politics of Southeast Asian countries and in their domestic and international behavior, providing an understanding, through comparison, of the difference in dynamics between democratic, authoritarian, and revolutionary regimes.

POLS 325 - Cambodian Government

Credit: 3
This course examines political history, institutions, and governance of Cambodia from independence to the present. We first explore the historical evolution of the Cambodian state, including the independence, colonial legacies, Khmer Rouge regime, and post-conflict reconstruction. Then we will analyze the structure and functioning of contemporary political institutions such as the Constitution, National Assembly, Senate, judiciary, and political parties, with attention to the role of patronage, clientelism, and informal networks in shaping political behavior.  The course also investigates issues of civil society, human rights, corruption, and geopolitics, situating Cambodia’s political development within the broader Southeast Asian and global context.

POLS 360 - Comparative Social Movements

Credit: 3
The causes and consequences of collective action in the political arena, discussing what causes people to advance claims on the state through established institutions, or through disruptive, confrontational and conflictive actions. Studies the causes and consequences of collective action in the political arena, discussing what causes people to advance claims on the state through established institutions, or through disruptive, confrontational, and conflictive actions.

POLS 380 (FHSU) - Topics in Political Science

Credit: 3
A topical approach and analysis of selected historical movements, concepts, or current issues.

POLS 400 - Public Policy

Credit: 3
The course focuses on public policies and methods of policy analysis. It conceptualizes public policy as a system embedded within a policy environment, and outlines the public policy process, detailing its various stages: policy input, decision making, output, and outcome. Additionally, the course explores methods for analyzing and evaluating public policies. A wide range of policy areas will be covered including social welfare, economics, environment, security, and foreign policies. Provides students with both theory and practice for analyzing public policies. The course helps students develop the requisite critical thinking skills to understand policy issues and choose the relevant methods and techniques for policy analysis, evaluate alternative policy solutions, and assess the means and costs of implementation (pre-requisite GBLA 207).

POLS 403 (FHSU) - American Presidency

Credit: 3
The office of the President and its place in the political, constitutional, and administrative systems with emphasis on theories of the presidency.

POLS 410 - Political Development and Democratization

Credit: 3
In the immediate period following World War II, comparative politics focused on linear political developments wherein it was assumed that modernization would automatically lead to democratization and economic progress.  World events proved this theory inadequate as many parts of the world experienced divergent political and economic trajectories.  The course will set out with the discussion of key debates over concepts of the state, regime types—democratic vs non-democratic—and causes of their emergence and persistence.  The course will then examine key theoretical and empirical arguments over the relationship between regime types and economic development along with other explanatory factors such as corruption, patronage, bureaucracy and resource endowment.

POLS 455 - Research Methods

Credit: 3
This course introduces students to the scientific method as it relates to providing insight and answers to political questions. Students will learn the scientific method and research design, and they will apply those methods to politics, collect new and use existing data, and conduct statistical analyses to provide substantive answers to questions related to politics.

POLS 490 (FHSU) - Senior Capstone

Credit: 3
The senior capstone is a culminating experience required for all Political Science majors. Designed for senior students, emphasis is placed on integrating the student’s educational experience and preparing the student for graduate school or the professions. Students will conduct an in-depth study of a topic of interest, produce a detailed research paper, and present the paper in an academic setting.

POLS 630 (FHSU) - International Organizations in World Politics

Credit: 3
A study of the domestic and international systemic factors that condition American foreign policy with emphasis on the contemporary era.

POLS 632 (FHSU) - Problems and Issues in World Politics

Credit: 3
Designed for advanced students who desire a more detailed study of the traditional problems and current issues in world politics.