Undergraduate Studies

The core curriculum introduces students to the principles of networks, operating systems, database and security, cloud computing, web design, project management, business intelligence, data analytics, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, programming, and software development.

A successful information technology career requires a broad professional knowledge base as well as a practical skill set. The BSIT at UUC equips students with these essential resources while integrating a Christian worldview of the profession. Students who choose the information systems major will develop professional competencies in managing information, computers, databases, systems analysis, and business principles related to information technology. With the opportunity to select electives, students can customize the bachelor’s in Information Technology program to pursue personal or specific career interests within the field. The BSIT pro-gram also provides students with a broad liberal arts foundation for lifelong learning. The BSIT program enables students to apply their learning immediately in the workplace.

The BSIT program prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of information technology. Information technology jobs include electronic data processing, database administration, information systems management, systems analysis, information security, computer programming. Students complete an information technology degree to gain valuable information technology experience that can lead to advanced career opportunities or promotions. Those who earn the degree are also equipped to continue their studies at the graduate level in information systems, information technology, or related fields.

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After completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program, graduates will be able to:

1. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate written and oral communication skills in collaborative
2. Problem Solving: Apply current IT tools and techniques to solve multi-faceted technological issues.
3. Professionalism and Ethics: Engage in IT professional, ethical, legal, and social responsibilities and practices.
4. IT Integration: Apply IT best practices and standards to integrate systems to address a business
5. Information Assurance: Employ current information assurance principles to manage risk.

To qualify for graduation with the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree the student must successfully fulfill the following requirements:

1. Complete all the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) course requirements (120 credits)
2. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
3. Pay all tuition and fees

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program is designed for both persons who have time to engage in full-time study or working professionals doing part-time study . The average completion time for for full- time study of the program is 4 years, but some students can take shorter or longer time to complete the requirements depending on their individual circumstances. Courses are offered in four terms a year. Each term lasts for 10 weeks with a two-week break between terms.

To earn the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree, students must complete the following degree components while achieving a minimumcumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in their major courses: 

 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: 48 CREDITS REQUIRED 

MAJOR COURSES: 54 CREDITS REQUIRED

 ELECTIVE COURSES: 15 CREDITS REQUIRED 

 CAPSTONE COURSE: 3 CREDITS REQUIRED 

The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Union University of California courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. To ensure students a progressive and challenging curriculum, Union University of California reserves the right to make changes at any time, with or without notice and in its sole and absolute discretion, to the course structure and lecture delivery format, and to revise or delete courses as deemed necessary. 

INFT – Information Technology 

INFT 200 – FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3 CREDITS) 

Most businesses rely heavily on Information Technology in the successful operation of their business. Information Technology (IT), can be defined as the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. This is done through the development, design, study, implementation and management of computer related information systems, consisting of both hardware and software. This competency will provide the broad background necessary for business professionals to understand the lexicon and general concepts of IT. 

INFT 210 – COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (3 CREDITS) 

This competency prepares students to program, develop, debug and troubleshoot modern computer programs using the Visual Basic programming language. Students will learn how to use conditional statements, loops, and error checking logic. 

INFT 400 – DATABASE (3 CREDITS) 

Students who have demonstrated competency in this area will understand relational databases, how to successfully write SQL statements, and perform relational data modeling. Students will demonstrate this mastery by creating a database that allows a company to store data, modify records, and create reports on sales activity. 

LITR – Literacy 

LITR 100 – INFORMATION LITERACY, LEVEL A (3 CREDITS) 

The Information Literacy competency will help you learn and practice the skills of identifying, locating, evaluating, and citing sources. With the proliferation of information generated by today’s technologies, these skills are essential. 

LITR 110 – INFORMATION LITERACY, LEVEL B (3 CREDITS) 

The Information Literacy competency will help you learn and practice the skills of identifying, locating, evaluating, citing, and synthesizing sources. With the proliferation of information generated by today’s technologies, these skills are essential. 

LITR 200 – QUANTITATIVE LITERACY, LEVEL A (3 CREDITS) 

One of the main skills business leaders consistently identify as an indicator of success is the ability to solve problems. In this Information Age, Solutions are expected to be based on decisions that are well-informed and data driven. In short, the process of actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to make informed choices based on evidence is a 21st-century skill of high importance. In this competency, you will review the mathematical skills needed to organize and quantify data. You will be asked to put these skills to practice in real-world and relevant situations. The goal of this competency is to familiarize you with mathematics as it is used in common business applications and to build your skills and confidence in using mathematics as a tool to solve problems. 

LITR 210 – QUANTITATIVE FLUENCY, LEVEL B (3 CREDITS) 

Statistics is a tool to help us better understand the world we live in and enables us to make better decisions about many things we do. In this competency, you will learn the foundations of statistical language and reasoning, how to identify and describe patterns and anomalies in the data you observe, and how to analyze and make inferences that are meaningful and contextually relevant. You will also explore the strengths and limitations of statistical analysis and be able to conduct and communicate the techniques used in each step of the scientific process, from gathering and evaluating sound data to making data-driven decisions. 

MGMT – Management 

MGMT 300 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS) 

This competency offers a broad look at the nature of managerial work and the roles of effective management. The nature and role of the four tasks of management – planning, organizing, leading, and controlling – will be analyzed and applied individually and for organizational structures. 

MGMT 305 – LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (1 CREDIT) 

Business entities in the United States operate in a unique legal environment. As a business professional, it is important to have an understanding of the legal and historical structures that impact business activity. In this competency, you will explore foundational principles of business law, the historical and statutory frameworks that impact various business decisions, and learn about the various torts and crimes that most often occur in business environments. 

MGMT 310 – CONTRACTING AND NEGOTIATION (1 CREDIT) 

This competency introduces the student to contract law and examines some of the important parts of intellectual property law. We will discuss how to determine whether a valid contract exists and what happens when someone breaches. We will also discuss how contracts can be negotiated. 

MGMT 320 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (1.5 CREDITS) 

Operations management is critical for any organization that offers a product or service, not just manufacturing. The organization is a series of gates through which either a process or product flows. Operations help organizations to view each step as a product or service flows through an organization to create efficiencies and become more effective. 

MGMT 330 – RISK MANAGEMENT (1 CREDIT) 

Risk management will be a major focal point of business and societal decision making in the 21st century. A separate focused field of study, it draws on core knowledge bases from law, engineering, finance, economics, medicine, psychology, accounting, mathematics, statistics, and other fields to create a holistic decision-making framework that is sustainable and value enhancing. 

MGMT 400 – GLOBAL ECONOMICS (1.5 CREDITS) 

The study of global economics takes into consideration elements of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, while applying these theories to the area of international business. The main elements that will be studied within this competency are the international trade theories and systems that are in use today. As the world becomes increasingly global through advancements in technology, the future business leader needs to have clear insights into the understanding of global economics. 

MGMT 405 – ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE (1.5 CREDITS) 

This competency is a review of the fundamentals of change management, including strategies for dealing with resistance to change. Attention will be given to learning and applying Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model, Lewin’s Three Step Change Model and Organization Development (OD) as a change strategy. This competency has a theory to practice orientation. 

MGMT 410 – STRATEGIC FUNDAMENTALS AND ENVIRONMENT (1 CREDIT) 

Strategic Fundamentals and Environment is one of a series of four strategy competencies that address how to develop the components of a business plan. In this competency, the role of strategy in the business environment will be covered. The techniques for making strategy decisions, SWOT, and the three steps in planning an effective strategy will be applied. 

MGMT 415 – COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (1 CREDIT) 

In this competency, you’ll learn to evaluate and prioritize competitive advantage options. You will develop and demonstrate an understanding of strategic positioning as it relates to a new venture or privately owned business. 

MGMT 420 – STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT (1 CREDIT) 

Strategic Development presents the most effective business strategies being implemented today. This competency addresses the Five Competitive Forces that shape industry competition and shows how the strongest competitive force(s) determines the profitability of an industry and becomes the most important factor in strategy formation. It also examines the business-level and corporate-level strategies, what the differences are, and how, and when to apply each strategy. 

MGMT 445 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS) 

HR managers must be competent in selecting the right candidate for each job opportunity, monitoring the performance and improvement of each employee, developing the KSA’s of employees to close performance gaps or to prepare them for job/career movement, manage work and tasks such that employees are motivated in their job role, and providing consistent and continuous performance feedback to employees. A competent HRM professional should be able to successfully recruit and hire, process a hiring decision based on ‘right fit’ principles, assess performance objectively and plan and execute development programs for their employees, that help them close KSA gaps and/or prepare for future roles. 

MRKT – Marketing 

MRKT 300 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING (1.5 CREDITS) 

Effective marketing is critical to any organization and involves putting the right combination of the fundamentals together to trigger revenue- and profit-producing results. Here you will learn the many variables of marketing that you choose from to achieve your marketing strategies. 

MRKT 310 – MARKETING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3 CREDITS) 

Businesses cannot survive without having timely market research and analysis. In this competency, you will determine, learn, and practice the techniques of marketing research and make actionable decisions based on your analysis and findings. 

MRKT 325 – FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (1.5 CREDITS) 

Understanding the psychology of consumers is fundamental to sales and to marketing. Consumer behaviors are constantly changing and at a rapid pace. In order to remain competitive it is vital to document and evaluate this information to plan accordingly and pivot when needed. This competency introduces you to the Fundamentals of Consumer Behavior. Here, we will take a high-level look at many aspects of the subject. 

MRKT 340 – GLOBAL MARKETING (1.5 CREDITS) 

For many years, marketing managers were only concerned with learning the intricacies of marketing in a domestic environment. They had to determine if a customer in Texas bought and consumed products differently than a consumer in Maine. Today, the marketplace is global. For companies to continue to grow, marketing teams must learn to tackle the global marketplace. When a company thinks globally, it takes advantage of overseas opportunities to increase its market share and customer base. In this competency, you will learn how to evaluate and deploy effective strategies in the global markets. 

MRKT 400 – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (3 CREDITS) 

Successful organizations create product development plans that include design and marketing steps. This process includes improvement, product line extension and the latest technology trends. In order to successfully develop a product, you must have a formal process in place that involves specific steps. 

MRKT 405 – MARKETING ETHICS (1.5 CREDITS) 

Marketing ethics are the internal and external guide to marketing properly and being accepted by suppliers, competition, customers, and all those in other global marketplaces. Completing this competency will provide you with a respect of marketing ethics and a recognition of their value and importance when properly being implemented. 

NATS – Natural Science 

NATS 110 – PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS, LEVEL A (3 CREDITS) 

The natural sciences is a branch of science that explores and interprets important areas of study such as biology, chemistry, and environmental and earth sciences by applying an empirical and scientific method to the study of the world around us. This competency will explore each discipline in depth as well as include a breakdown of the scientific method, a method of inquiry consisting of observational study, measurement, experimentation, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses. 

NATS 115 – METHODS AND APPLICATIONS (3 CREDITS) 

This competency focuses on how to apply the principles, concepts, and methods of the natural sciences to a real-world situation. Specifically, it focuses on taking the scientific method and applying it to solve a problem or issue. 

ORGL – Organizational Leadership 

ORGL 310 – ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (3 CREDITS) 

This competency provides an overview of topics and concepts in the field of Organizational Behavior (OB). Specifically it focuses on existing research, theories, and models. Students will learn how individual and group behavior and processes shape workplace behavior. Upon completion, students will have a better understanding of human behavior and how to use that knowledge to help people be more productive and satisfied in organizational settings. 

ORGL 320 – MANAGING CHANGE (3 CREDITS) 

Remaining competitive in today’s rapidly changing world demands leaders who are skilled at building the capacity to change within their organizations. Effectively managing and sustaining change requires managers to understand the reasons why change occurs, how to overcome resistance and facilitate change efforts, and employ best practices such as systems thinking and communications to ensure long-term success. 

ORGL 345 – ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1.5 CREDITS) 

This competency discusses various ethical dilemmas that are common in the corporate world and focuses on strategies for resolving them. Regardless of your role in a company, you will undoubtedly face ethical dilemmas that you will have to navigate through. Therefore, this competency will help you understand how to recognize and analyze an ethical dilemma and how to understand it from a variety of perspectives. This competency is broad-reaching in that it also delves into corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability. These defined business strategies foster longevity by taking into consideration every aspect of how a business operates. 

ORGL 415 – LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSE AND MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS (1.5 CREDITS) 

In today’s workplace, leaders must possess cultural intelligence in order to work with people with different values and beliefs. Society’s demographics—including the make-up of the workforce—are changing rapidly, requiring leaders to gain new skills and knowledge to maintain an ideology of change and adaptation. To be competent in global cultures is no longer the norm; leaders must cultivate their competence in managing diverse and multicultural organizations. 

ORGL 420 – TEAM BUILDING (3 CREDITS) 

Teams are needed because the world we live in requires constant experimentation, a continual response to changing conditions. In our exploration of new conditions and possibilities, we have to rapidly integrate new partners and different work disciplines. The team structure adapts most easily to changing conditions and has the greatest potential for creative solutions and new approaches to work challenges. This competency provides an overview of the team development process, team roles and team building. Whether your team is an ongoing work group, or a special project based team of limited duration, you will rapidly increase its effectiveness with the use of these teamwork tools and skills. 

SCML – Supply Chain Management and Logistics 

SCML 300 – FOUNDAMENTALS OF SUPPLY CHAIN (1.5 CREDITS) 

Supply chain management is one of the major functions of any business. Supply chain is a way of looking at an organization as a series of processes rather than departments. With viewing a company as a series of processes, cost savings, time savings, and job satisfaction measures can be implemented through project management. Supply chain management is a key function for organizations that manufacture a product (like boeing), as well as those that offer a service (like bank of america). 

SCML 310 – SOURCING ANALYSIS (3 CREDITS) 

In this competency, you will develop an understanding of the sourcing process and strategies for identifying and evaluating potential sources for procurement. You will examine various sourcing strategies, and the factors that influence these strategies, including forecasting of buying data, development of an organizational structure, and implementation of a business process design and e-solutions. You will also develop an understanding of internal and external communication within supply chain management, the importance of supplier contract management and negotiation, corresponding performance evaluations, and potential tools for continuous improvement. 

SCML 350 – MATERIALS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (1.5 CREDITS) 

This course examines the value of cost savings achieved through implementation of warehouse and inventory management systems; inventory management project plans; and technology for a warehouse management system (WMS). Specific topics include flowcharts, asset classification and radio-frequency identification (RFID). 

SOCS – Social Science 

SOCS 110 – BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION (4.5 CREDITS) 

Studying human behavior and cognition helps us to understand how we think, why we behave the way we do, and what motivates us. It helps us to learn about what in our environment has the greatest influence on us. This competency allows you to explore these different contexts and perspectives, which enable us to understand more about ourselves and others around us. 

SOSC 115 – SOCIAL SYSTEMS (4.5 CREDITS) 

Having an integrated “social systems” perspective/model is critical to studying any global issue. It requires you to think about the social, environmental, and economic aspects of a problem. We live in a world where these elements are integrated and our approach must take this into consideration. In this competency you will be challenged to look at a problem from a social systems perspective/model.