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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE  • 12-15 CREDITS  • HC MGMT GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master's degree provided the prerequisites are met, or the certificate may be completed as a stand-alone. 

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair. 

Prerequisite: HCMG630 Health Care Organizations (3 cr) is a required prerequisite that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management.

POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 36 CREDITS • NURSPACT PGC

The Family Nurse Practitioner program focuses on continual and comprehensive, wellness and illness care for individuals across the lifespan to assist with illness management, health promotion, and health education. Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner students will be prepared to assume leadership roles for the targeted populations in the primary settings. Family Nurse Practitioners are prepared to provide care to individuals with acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of primary care practice settings such as clinics, outpatient services and more.

Upon successful completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate, the graduate will be eligible to seek certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, offered by American Nurses’ Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Following successful certification the graduate applies to the Department of Professional Regulation for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for practice in their State.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CONCENTRATION    • 45 CREDITS      • NURS PRC MSN

The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares the baccalaureate nurse to care for adults and children of all ages with essential focus on family and community. Graduates of this program will be able to provide health promotion and primary health care for families and individuals in the context of their families. The Family Nurse Practitioner program focuses on continual and comprehensive, wellness and illness care for individuals across the lifespan to assist with illness management, health promotion, and health education. Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner students will be prepared to assume leadership roles for the targeted populations in the primary settings. Family Nurse Practitioners are prepared to provide care to individuals with acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of primary care practice settings such as clinics, outpatient services and more.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration the graduate will be eligible to seek certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, offered by American Nurses’ Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Following successful certification the graduate applies to the Department of Professional Regulation for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) for practice in their State.  

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING • 37 CREDITS • NURS EDU MSN

The Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator will prepare individuals for the nurse educator role in academic or staff development settings. The curriculum integrates core master’s-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations (assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology) and education-focused courses. Students develop teaching strategies in the didactic and clinical setting, synthesize teaching/learning theories, and acquire skills in curriculum development. Clinical practicum objectives include the student’s ability to provide didactic and clinical instruction within the academic or clinical settings. As a result, graduates of the Nurse Educator concentration are well prepared to assume faculty or clinical instructor positions in schools of nursing or staff development positions in health care institutions.

Upon successful completion of the MSN Nurse Educator Concentration, the graduate will be eligible to seek certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

The MSN Program is a 28-month program that begins once a year. Courses within the program are delivered entirely online except for the clinical component of NURS765/NURS765C and NURS787/NURS787C. Clinical sites for NURS765C and NURS787C will be arranged for students based on students’ geographic locations.  

**Upon discussion with MSN Advisor, Student will elect to conduct either a Special Research Project (NURS795) or do the traditional thesis (NURS799).

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING     • 37 CREDITS      • NURS MSN

The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Davenport University offers an advanced level of graduate study expanding on the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired at the baccalaureate or entry-level nursing education program. The core curriculum for this program reflects the Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011) and the Outcomes and Competencies for Graduates of Master’s Programs in Nursing (National League of Nursing, 2010).

The MSN Program is a 28-month program that begins once a year. Courses within the program are delivered entirely online except for the clinical component of NURS765/NURS765C and NURS797/NURS797C. Clinical sites for NURS765C and NURS797C will be arranged for students based on students’ geographic locations.

*Students, in consultation with their MSN advisor, will choose two 3 credit graduate-level elective courses. An overall grade of B- or better must be achieved in these two courses.

**Upon discussion with MSN Advisor, Student will elect to conduct either a Special Research Project (NURS795) or do the traditional thesis (NURS799).

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT • 39 CREDITS • HIIM MS

Davenport University's graduate program in Health Informatics and Information Management is an interdisciplinary program providing a unique blend of business, technology and health care graduate education for current health systems environments. Today's health information management professionals are hybrids who work closely with technology professionals, management professionals and health care providers to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate access of health care information. Reflecting the most contemporary practices in the field, the program is structured to provide experiences in the development, implementation, and maintenance of software and data systems; data analysis, privacy and security; and strategic and operational resource planning; and decision making based in the information-driven, knowledge-based health care environment.

Health Informatics and Information Management Foundational Requirements

Students who have not successfully completed equivalent undergraduate courses, outlined in the Admissions Requirements, will be required to complete the following graduate (500-level) foundational courses or the undergraduate level equivalent courses before taking 600-level courses. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each foundational course to show proficiency.

*Course selection will depend on the student’s undergraduate preparation in a health, technology, or business discipline.

The two Data Analytics courses taken as requirements within the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management and they may also be used as part of a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics or as part of the Master of Science in Data Analytics.

Graduate Level Foundational Courses:

CISP547 Database Design
IAAS581 Information Security and Assurance
STAT500 Statistics for Business

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE  •  12 CREDITS  •  DATALTIC GRC

Data Analytics is used to analyze vast databases that must be examined using complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify previously unidentified useful sets of relationships and trends. All aspects of the business and medical communities, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations rely on data analytics, yet are hampered by a growing shortage of data analysts. Davenport’s 12 credit Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics responds to this need by preparing individuals to conduct data mining projects, generate data visualization products, and build data dashboards and automated reports. Using industry standard software, graduates get hands-on experience in practical applications directly related to current trends and issues that impact organizations across a broad spectrum. Credit from the certificate program can be transferred to the Master of Science in Data Analytics Degree program. Courses for are offered online in 15 week format with two courses completed per semester.

 
   PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:
         • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
         • Student must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a graduate GPA of 3.0.
         • Strong analytical skills with interest in applying sophisticated analytical methods using cutting edge software. 

DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week online format.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT    • 33 CREDITS    • TECH MGMT MS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The objective of the Master of Science in Technology Management is to offer a high quality, interdisciplinary technical and business graduate curriculum in technology management for today’s organizations. This program is designed to prepare graduates for a life-long career addressing critical leadership roles in private, public or government organizations. The MS in Technology Management combines a set of business and technical competencies to give Davenport University graduates the competitive advantages needed to lead information technology departments in the global economy.

TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All students admitted into the Davenport University Master of Science in Technology Management are expected to have the necessary undergraduate preparation, as outlined in the Admissions Requirements, prior to entering the 600-level courses. Students who have not successfully completed equivalent undergraduate courses will be required to complete the following graduate (500-level) foundational courses or the undergraduate level equivalent courses. A grade of “B” or better must be earned in each course to show proficiency.


Graduate Level Foundational Courses:
IAAS581    Information Security and Assurance
NETW520    Data Communications and Networks
STAT500    Statistics for Business

CURRICULUM
Students will apply leadership tactics, basic observational methods and logical reasoning to demonstrate best practices in problem solving with foundational knowledge in the following areas: industry regulations, network technologies, product and project management, risk mitigation, business continuity, information technology, disaster recovery, total quality management, budgeting and return on investment by using appropriate tools, methods and applications. Students will also choose electives based on their career focus and complete a thesis under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

The elective courses will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Technology Management. Topics will include: wireless networks, accounting information systems, banking and financial security, as well as leadership and change management strategies.

MASTER'S THESIS
A thesis paper forms the Capstone of this Master of Science in Technology Management program. The Capstone is a comprehensive research paper encompassing the learning from the students’ coursework in the program. Prior to enrolling in the CAPS798 Technology Management Thesis course, students must have both an approved Capstone Intent Form and an approved Research Proposal on file with the Program Director.

The final thesis paper is to be completed under the guidance of your faculty advisor and/or university designated faculty member during the CAPS798 course. More details on the master’s thesis and capstone process may be found in the Capstone Guidebook available from your faculty advisor.

NOTE: PMP®, PgMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, PMI-RMP®, and PMI-ACP® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
 

MASTER OF SCIENCE INFORMATION ASSURANCE  • 34 CREDITS  • MSIA

PROGRAM OUTCOME
The term Information Assurance has been defined as “conducting those operations that protect and defend information and infor­mation systems by ensuring availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and non-repudiation.” This includes providing for restoration of information systems by incorporating protection, detection and reaction capabilities. The 34 credit hour Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cyber Security (MSIA) includes nine core courses, two upper-level electives, and a thesis focused on Information Assurance and Cyber Security.

TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All students admitted into the Davenport University Master of Science Information Assurance and Cyber Security are expected to have the necessary undergraduate preparation, outlined in the Admissions Requirements, prior to entering the 600-level courses. Students who have not successfully completed equivalent undergraduate courses will be required to complete the following graduate (500-level) foundational courses or the undergraduate level equivalent courses. A grade of “B” or better must be earned in each course to show proficiency. These courses are not included in the credits required for degree completion.

Graduate Level Foundational Courses:

CSCI531    Introduction to Programming or
CISP553    PERL/Python Scripting
IAAS581    Information Security and Assurance
IAAS591    Cryptography
NETW520   Data Communications and Networks
STAT500    Statistics for Business

CURRICULUM
The master’s degree program in Information Assurance and Cyber Security (MSIA) has been certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) as meeting the requirements of NSTISSI-4011, Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, and CNSSI-4012, Training Standard for Security System Managers.

Topics will include: information security planning, cryptography, project management and risk mitigation, application security, network security, forensics, and legal and ethical roles and topics specific to security. Students will also choose electives within their concentration and complete a thesis under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

These elective courses will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include: wireless and mobile security, banking and financial security, securing resource transfer, and health care security. The elective courses will also include methodologies for prioritizing information assets and threats to information assets, including risk analysis, architecture components of an incident response plan, legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues, and the framework of a disaster recovery plan.

MASTER’S THESIS
A thesis paper forms the Capstone of this Master of Science Information Assurance and Cyber Security program. The Capstone is a comprehensive research paper encompassing the learning from the students’ coursework in the program. Prior to enrolling in the CAPS795 capstone course, students must have both an approved Capstone Intent Form and an approved Research Proposal on file with the MSIA program office. A research seminar (or pre-capstone seminar) is available to students to provide guidance on developing the research proposal. The final thesis paper is to be completed under the guidance of your faculty advisor and/or university designated faculty member during the CAPS795 course. More details on the master’s thesis and capstone process may be found in the Capstone Guidebook, available on the ISaAC site or from your faculty advisor.

NOTE: PMP®, PgMP®, CAPM®, PMI-SP®, PMI-RMP®, and PMI-ACP® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE     •  30 CREDITS     •  COMP SCIE MS

The Master Program in computer science emphasizes software development, theoretical foundations of computer science and cyber security. It is designed to prepare students for professional positions in industry, government and business, and to provide preparation for graduate work at the doctoral level.

Students without a BS in Computer Science may need to complete the following courses before beginning 600-level courses:
    •    CSCI531 Introduction to Programming
    •    CSCI534 Object Oriented Programming with C#
    •    CSCI545 Data Structures and Algorithms
    •    MATH515 Calculus I