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The variety of our graduate degree offerings is further extended by certificate areas. Most certificates require the completion of three or four additional courses within the content area of your choice. If you pursue a certificate in any of the available specializations, the award will be noted on your academic transcript upon completion of the program. Certificates may be completed concurrently with your degree program or may be completed after the degree program. Choose times and certificates that best meets your professional and personal needs.

The following certificates are available:

• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Management
• Information Security
• International Business
• International Economics
• International Logistics
• International Management
• International Strategy
• Leadership
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Real Estate Development

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Certificate Required Courses

Required courses for each certificate area are identified after the certificate title.

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Entrepreneurship

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Finance

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Human Resource Development

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Human Resource Management

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Information Security

(Courses are completed at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences)

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Information Security Prerequisite Courses:

International Business

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International Economics

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International Logistics

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International Management

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International Strategy

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Leadership

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Management Information Systems

(Courses are completed at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences)

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Marketing

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Real Estate Development

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Certificate course descriptions are found in the Certificate Course Descriptions Page.

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Entrepreneurship

ENT 5960     Entrepreneurship/Venture Initiation (3 cr.)

Introduction to Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on the employment process, managing growth, and the legal environment using the case-study method, guest speakers and feasibility plan software.

FIN 5970     Entrepreneurship/Finance (3 cr.)

Developing the business plan, capital formation, valuation, and financial management using the case-study method, guest speakers, and business plan software. Prerequisites: FINP 5008 or FINC (FIN) 3010, ENT 5960.

ENT 5980     Entrepreneurship/Management (3 cr.)

Strategic planning, operations management, inventory management, selling and sales management using the case-study method, and guest speakers. Student teams will be assigned consulting work at selected businesses in the community. Prerequisite: FIN 5970.

Finance

FIN 5530     Money Market and Monetary Institutions (3 cr.)

The function of financial intermediaries; the use of short-term debt and the effective management of cash resources; the nature of risks involved in the use of short-term financing. Prerequisite: Graduate level finance.

FIN 5535     Futures and Options (3 cr.)

This course examines the structure and functions of the futures and options markets with an emphasis on American markets such as the CME and CBOE. Additional topics include arbitrage restrictions, option pricing, hedging with futures, options on futures, exotics, trading strategies, and an introduction to corporate securities as options on the underlying cash flows. Prerequisite: FIN 5620.

FIN 5560     Advanced Financial Policy (3 cr.)

The course covers basic financial policies as applied to real management problems and includes the areas of liquidity, capital management, funding requirements, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and funding of new ventures. Prerequisite: Graduate level finance.

FIN 5620     Investment Principles and Policies (3 cr.)

This course will deal with a thorough analysis of the theory and application of investments in relation to business cycles, institutional behavior and risk and return opportunities in the economics setting. The course is presented from the investor's viewpoint and incorporates applied and empirical methodologies. The course covers investment strategies and policies. Prerequisite: Graduate level finance.

Human Resource Development

HRM 5355     Strategic Human Resource Management (3 cr.)

This course compares where HRMN is now and where it needs to be in the future based upon needed competencies. There are many business trends that will influence the future of organizations. HRM must play a key role during those times of transition; students will address ways in which HRM can provide services that help the organization meet business objectives. Students will learn how to assess the state of an HR department as a major contributor to successful problem-solving and decision-making. Students will learn how to develop alignment amount vision, strategy and values in the development pf the paradigm that rejects the traditional approach to HR that many organizations have not yet escape from. Students will build skills in strategy development, inclusive of key explosion points. Prerequisites: HRMP 5200 or MGMT (HRM) 4160.

HRM 5360     Human Resource Development (3 cr.)

This course addresses the entire range of topics that have traditionally been included in an organization's HRD function such as designing systems of instruction as well as content that reflects the future of HRD such as job aids and electronic support systems. The course will focus on various aspects of corporate training and development functions, training program design and development, various methods and media for training delivery. Seventeen (17) different training applications and various resources available for HRD efforts will be included. Students will analyze one aspect of their organization's HRD efforts. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or HRM 5030 or MGMT (HRM) 4160.

HRM 5385     Organization Consultation (3 cr.)

This course addresses the use of internal/external consultation processes in organizations. The framework of consultation as helping organizations reach a level of optimum performance will be utilized. Organizations will be treated as learning systems. Individual consulting styles will be analyzed. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or HRM 5030 or MGMT (HRM) 4106.

Human Resource Management

HRM 5300     Career Development (3 cr.)

Work and professional careers are an important component and often the central focus of individual lives. Despite this, critical career choices are all too often made without the careful planning, information gathering, and analysis that are taken for granted in other business situations. The purpose of this course is to lay the basis for effective personal career management. The course is aimed specifically at students who want to improve their abilities and skills and real-world opportunities. Prerequisites: HRMP 5200 or HRM 5030 or MGMT (HRM) 4160.

HRM 5365     Seminar in Hiring and Developing Employees (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the strategies and tools that HR professionals use to recruit, hire, and retain employees. Specific attention will be paid to job placement, job design, and job redesign. Human resource planning will also be discussed. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or HRM 5030 or MGMT (HRM) 4160.

HRM 5375     Employee Health Reward Systems (3 cr.)

This course examines the strategies and options available to maintain employee health, as well as compensation administration. Job evaluation, incentive systems, and work sampling will be considered. A strong course focus will be on pay performance. Innovative approaches that have been used by a variety of organizations will be studied. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or HRM 5030 or MGMT (HRM) 4160.

Information Security

MMIS 683     Fundamentals of Security Technologies (3 cr.)

This course investigates fundamental assurance technologies that can be applied to interface specifications, architectures, and implementations of information security mechanisms. Principles of testing are discussed and applied to demonstrative and vulnerability testing. The selection of appropriate security applications, security lifecycles, and interoperability issues will also be covered. Prerequisites: MMIS 610, 626 (or 627).

MMIS 684     Information Security Management (3 cr.)

This course will integrate concepts and techniques from management and organizational behavior in order to identify, understand, and propose solutions to the problems of computer security and security administration. Particular focus will be on the role of managers in the security process and the development of effective policies and procedures. Prerequisites: MMIS 620, 621.

MMIS 685     Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics (3 cr.)

This course will cover the development and need for information security policies, issues regarding privacy, and the application of computer ethics. The course will also focus on legal issues and legislation that impacts the design, implementation, and administration of secure infrastructures. Prerequisite: MMIS 620.

MMIS 686     Information Systems Auditing and Secure Operations (3 cr.)

Information security ultimately depends upon correct usage of available security features. This course covers principles and practice related to secure operation of existing information technology. Topics related to security auditing and accountability will also be discussed. Prerequisites: MMIS 620, 621.

MMIS 687     Information Security Project (3 cr.)

This project course integrates all of the knowledge accumulated through the previous courses and serves as a capstone for the Specialization in Information Security. The class focuses on best practices demonstrated through case studies and systems assessment. Students may enroll in this class only after completing all of the information security specialization courses. Prerequisites: MMIS 683, 684, 685, and 686.

Information Security Prerequisites

MMIS 610     Survey of Computer Languages (3 cr.)

A study of high-level languages, fourth-generation languages, and command languages used in the development of software for management information systems. The logical and physical structure of programs and data. Concepts of structured programming. Data structures, file management, and their use in problem solving.

MMIS 620     Management Information Systems (3 cr.)

The application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. Issues such as personnel selection, budgeting, policy development, and organizational interfacing are discussed. Conceptual foundations and planning and development of management information systems. The role of MIS in an organization and the fit between the system and the organization.

MMIS 621     Information Systems Project Management (3 cr.)

Practical examination of how projects can be managed from start to finish. Life-cycle models/paradigms. Life-cycle phases. Project planning and risk analysis. Project control including work breakdown structures, project scheduling, activities and milestones. Software cost estimation techniques and models. Software quality assurance and metrics for software productivity and quality. Inspections, walkthroughs, and reviews. Documentation and configuration management. Automated project management tools. Software maintenance. Procurement of software services and systems and development of IS project specifications. Project management skills including leadership, team building, planning, time management, resource allocation, conflict management, and using IS project management in strategic planning. Ethics in project management. Case studies are used throughout the course to support concepts, principles, and problem solving.

MMIS 626     Client-Server and Distributed Computing (3 cr.)

International Business

FIN 5815     International Finance (3 cr.)

Covers the broad scope of the international monetary system, examining financial markets and financial instruments. Investigating the interrelationship of foreign exchange operations with corporate financial management decisions leads students to understand the intricacies of finance, contiguous with international operations. Attention is dedicated to capital management and investment analysis in the context of risk exposure for foreign investment. Prerequisite: FINP 5008 or equivalent and FIN 5805.

INB 5821     Cross Cultural Management and Negotiations (3 cr.)

Provides a theoretical framework of analysis for examining the meaning of culture globally. By focusing on the analysis of national and organizational cultures and the impact of individual behaviors, the course provides a strong basis for managers to successfully manage in different countries and different populations. The course examines management theory of culture and cross-cultural issues and relationships, and the practical means of managing cultural differences and negotiating across cultures.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing Management (3 cr.)

An overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 or equivalent.

International Economics

ECN 5806     International Economics (3 cr.)

Students examine trade theory in the light of political economy and the role of trade institutions in the regulation of international trade in goods and services. The course includes consideration of regional trading blocs and common markets, and global economic relations. Students learn about macroeconomic motivations for trade and consequent tariff and non-tariff borders to trade by individual nations. Prerequisite: ECNP 5003 or equivalent.

ACT 5809     International Accounting (3 cr.)

Examines the international dimension of financial reporting and analysis. It provides students with an in-depth look at the multinational enterprise and the preparation and presentation of financial statements in different nations. Topics covered include international corporate taxation, transfer pricing, foreign currency translation, financial disclosure, and international accounting harmonization. Prerequisites: ACTP 5001 or equivalent and FIN 5805.

FIN 5815     International Finance (3 cr.)

Covers the broad scope of the international monetary system, examining financial markets and financial instruments. Investigating the interrelationship of foreign exchange operations with corporate financial management decisions leads students to understand the intricacies of finance, contiguous with international operations. Attention is dedicated to capital management and investment analysis in the context of risk exposure for foreign investment. Prerequisite: FINP 5008 or equivalent and FIN 5805.

International Logistics

MGT 5812     International Legal Environment (3 cr.)

A study of the international political, bureaucratic, and legal structures regulating and governing international trade and commerce, including multilateral and bilateral arrangements and organizations. Schemes for the removal of trade barriers, methods of international contracting, and doing business abroad in the context of international legal environments will be a primary course focus.

INB 5827     Import/Export Management (3 cr.)

Includes a comprehensive review and analysis of operations planning, documentation, financing, and transportation. Students learn about the role of service providers such as freight forwarders, the importance of free trade zones, existing export regulations and control, and import tariff structures. Prerequisite: ECN 5806, MGT 5812.

INB 5830     Global Supply Chain Management (3 cr.)

The competitive environment in today's global markets has forced manufacturing and service firms to integrate internal operations, outsource non-critical and even critical activities, establish strategic partnerships with suppliers, and develop integrated systems that link these separate activities into a seamless electronic organization capable of developing products and services, when, where, and how a customer desires. Without new technologies, and new organizational forms, building and managing these complex global systems would be impossible. With them, however, the management of these internal and external supply chains is a formidable task. In recognition of this strategic challenge, Global Supply Chain Management explores the development and management of strategic global supply chains. Prerequisite: ECN 5806, MGT 5812, INB 5821, MKT 5833.

International Management

INB 5821     Cross Cultural Management and Negotiations (3 cr.)

Provides a theoretical framework of analysis for examining the meaning of culture globally. By focusing on the analysis of national and organizational cultures and the impact of individual behaviors, the course provides a strong basis for managers to successfully manage in different countries and different populations. The course examines management theory of culture and cross-cultural issues and relationships, and the practical means of managing cultural differences and negotiating across cultures.

HRM 5824     International Human Resource Management (3 cr.)

Examines the strategic role of international resource management in conjunction with effective organizational structures, to meet the requirements of multinational corporations. Topics include international staffing, expatriation and repatriation, training compensation, benefits, union and employee relations, labor law, health and safety issues. Students compare country-specific HRM practices and discuss the future of IHRM. Prerequisite: INB 5821.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing Management (3 cr.)

An overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 or equivalent.

International Strategy

INB 5818     New International Ventures (3 cr.)

This course develops students' abilities to prepare country analysis as a background for formulating a business plan for new ventures. Using a specific business idea, students examine political risk, market opportunity, market research options, entry modes, financial projections, and overall strategy for new ventures. The emphasis is on developing the ability of students to start a new business in another country using the business plan model. Prerequisites: ECN 5806, ACT 5809, MGT 5812, FIN 5815, INB 5821, INB 5827, MKT 5833.

INB 5839     International Competitiveness (3 cr.)

International competition today is viewed as the product of competitiveness between individual nations, as well as competitiveness of the firms operating within a nation's borders. This course focuses upon understanding national competitiveness and individual firm's competitive strategies. The global trading and investing environment is being shaped by national and firm strategies to retain and expand existing competitive advantage. Strategic management of the firm seeks to continually maximize competitive advantage, in the face of global hyper-competition. Prerequisites: FIN 5805, ECN 5806, ACT 5809, MGT 5812, FIN 5815, INB 5821, HRM 5824, INB 5827, MKT 5833.

INB 5840     Multinational Diversification Strategies (3 cr.)

An examination of the theoretical foundations and practical multinational strategies in an integrative, interdisciplinary, approach, the course examines strategic management of corporate growth decisions. These decisions include mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, divestitures, and liquidations. Students will develop conceptual and analytical skills required for effective multinational portfolio adjustment. Prerequisites: FIN 5805, ECN 5806, ACT 5809, MGT 5812, FIN 5815, INB 5821, HRM 5824, INB 5827, MKT 5833.

Leadership

LED 5630     Leadership Theory and Practice (3 cr.)

This is an introductory course in MS in Leadership Program delivered by the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. The course examines leadership as a process with a tri-fold focus: the leader, the followers, and the situation. Students will have the opportunity to explore leadership theories and build leadership skills. An additional focus will be on leadership development.

LED 5650     Contemporary Leadership Research (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the academic and business research of the last two years. This means that students would develop a practical understanding of the most up-to-date literature that helps leaders know the purposes, actions, and accomplishments of others. Research will be considered that addresses how leaders create high-quality performance that continuously energizes and inspires followers to maintain highest quality products/services. Students will be required to conduct two leadership research studies; one will be based upon traditional problem-solving, and the other will use the contemporary approach called appreciative inquiry.

LED 5660     Leadership: A Behavioral Science Approach (3 cr.)

This course provides a behavioral science background for the development of leadership theory. Beginning with organizational research in the early 20th century, the course reviews the landmark theories and research that have paved the way for our current understanding of motivation, management, and leadership. Reviewing and re-examining these core theories will provide a new understanding for students of why managers and employees act in the ways they do. It will also show how leadership plays a critical role in influencing individual and team behavior to achieve the organization's goals and objectives. After a review of these important and ground-breaking behavioral science theories, the concepts of leadership style and follower readiness are introduced using the Situational Leadership model. The importance of matching leadership style to follower readiness level through a task-oriented diagnosis is also presented. This model will aid students in appreciating how their own leadership style affects individuals they try to influence both within their organizations and in all other aspects of their lives. This will also prepare them for the situational leadership course.

LED 5670     Project Leadership (3 cr.)

While most projects are carried forward by managers, leaders oftentimes take charge of projects because of the vital nature of the project. In addition, leaders must be able to point big picture strategies and tactics for project managers and evaluate the progress and results of projects. Students will work on the leadership skills that result in overall effectiveness of the people and technology being used for projects.

LED 5680     Leading Change (3 cr.)

Individuals in organizations are continuously required to change in leadership, structures, regulatory requirements, markets, and products/services. These efforts are successful when leaders choose to take and perform a leadership role in the change process. Theories and models will be presented and discussed. Case studies of successful change in organizations will be included. Practical tools and their specific use will be addressed.

LED 5695     Situational Leadership (4 cr.)

This course addresses Situational Leadership concepts and use of the model. The course is taught with particular emphasis on hands-on experience at diagnosing situations and practical real-life applications. The three main components of leadership: diagnosing, adapting, and communicating are discussed. Students will apply Situational Leadership techniques through a filmed case experience and make decisions on leadership styles, readiness levels, and performance evaluation. This course is taught by a team, including the originator of the Situational Leadership Theory, Dr. Paul Hersey. It is taught in a week-long intensive format. Prerequisites: LED 5630 and LED 5660

Management Information Systems

MMIS 501     Introduction to Java Programming (3 cr.)

This course is an introduction to the Java programming language. The course will include an introduction to the concepts of object oriented programming and will show how Java supports this programming paradigm. You will learn about the Java environment and will write both applets (programs that execute in a Web browser) and applications (stand alone programs). In addition to learning about basic language statements, you will also learn how Java provides support for such diverse applications as Web pages, multimedia, educational, etc.

MMIS 620     Management Information Systems (3 cr.)

The application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for information planning and decision making. Issues such as personnel selection, policy development, and organizational interfacing are discussed. Conceptual foundations and planning, and development of management information systems. The role of MIS in an organization and the fit between the system and the organization.

MMIS 630     Database Systems (3 cr.)

The application of database concepts to management information systems. Design objectives, methods, costs, and benefits associated with the use of a database management system. Tools and techniques for the management of large amounts of data. Database design, performance, and administration. File organization and access methods. The architectures of database systems, data models for database systems (network, hierarchical, relational, and object-oriented models), client-server database applications, distributed databases, and object-oriented databases.

MMIS 653     Telecommunications and Computer Networking (3 cr.)

This course provides a framework for understanding communications fundamentals and computer network functionality, characteristics, and configurations. Topics include wire-free and wire-based communications; network topologies, protocols, and architectures; emerging trends in network technologies and services; and the role of ISD (Integrated Services Digital Network) and ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) in the corporate environment. Strategies for network planning, implementation, and management are introduced. Recent advances in standardization, internetworking, and deployment of LANs (local area networks), MANs (metropolitan area networks), and WANs (wide area networks) are examined.

Marketing

MKT 5550     Sales Management (3 cr.)

The training, motivation, and effective management of the sales staff. A survey of current marketing and sales management concepts and relationships, with emphasis on management of selling activities and the outside sales force as one major phase of marketing management. Topics include a thorough discussion of all elements of the sales management process via organizing, recruiting, selection, training, motivating, compensating, supervising, and controlling the sales force. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5565     Marketing in an eBusiness Environment

This course will cover the unique aspects of creating marketing strategy in the eBusiness environment and focuses on the Internet as a medium for promotion and distribution. Emphasis will be on redefining the business model to reflect a dynamic external environment. The course will discuss how traditional marketing arenas such as segmentation and customer service can be transformed in this environment. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5570     Marketing Research (3 cr.)

This course concentrates on the application of marketing research techniques and theory in order to aid decision makers in the solution of marketing problems. Topics include problem definition, research design (including exploratory, conclusive, and survey research), collection of marketing information from primary and secondary sources, sample design, and analysis of data including statistical techniques and specific research application in marketing. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing Management (3 cr.)

An overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 or equivalent.

Real Estate Development

REE 5878     Real Estate Development Process: Part I (3 cr.)

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the nature and current state of the industry and its development process, which includes site feasibility, acquisitions, financial feasibility, planning and design, construction management, the life cycle of projects, and the interrelationships of the functional components of the process to each other. Deal-making aspects such as negotiation, structuring, and acquisition strategies will be included. This course will be taken upon entry into the program to provide the student with an understanding of the overall operation of the process and the industry. It also will serve as an introduction to each of the remaining real estate development courses in the program, each of which will build upon some aspect of this course. Prerequisites: MGT 5012 and MGT 5015.

REE 5879     Real Estate Development Process: Part II (3 cr.)

This course will be taken immediately after successful completion of REE 5878 in order to provide the student with an understanding of the overall operation of the real estate development process and the industry. Together these courses will serve as an introduction to the remaining courses in the program, each of which will build in-depth upon one or more aspects of this course and REE 5879. This course focuses on to the remaining stages of the real estate development process. Course materials, lectures, and cases provide a comprehensive examination of the nature and current state of the development process including advanced pro forma analysis, land development, land use regulation, dealing with the public sector and the community interests, planning and design, construction management, and the life cycle of projects. The course consists of lectures, reading assignments, a group project, and a mid-term test and final exam. Invited lecturers include leading practitioners from the industry. Prerequisite: REE 5878 - The Real Estate Development Process: Part I.

REE 5880     Real Estate Finance: Markets, Analysis, and Strategies (3 cr.)

This course will examine macroeconomic effects on the cost and availability of money, investor rates of return, and underwriters' ratios. It will discuss the financial benefits and liabilities of investment in real estate, including cash flows, appreciation, and tax shelter. Financing strategies will be reviewed for both public and private companies, venture capitalists, as well as relatively new sources like REITs, TIF financing, CMBSs, CDDs, MSTUs, and other forms of real estate securitization. The risk/return aspects will be explored with a view toward avoiding the effects of future "credit crunches." Discounted cash flow analysis, development phasing, budgeting, value engineering and enhancement, the impact of leveraging, the analysis of financial instruments, and the financial and proforma statements will be included. Prerequisite: FIN 5080. REE 5878 must be taken before or concurrently with this course.

REE 5882     Land Use Planning and Project Design (3 cr.)

This course examines the role of planning in the development process as the key stage between acquisition and permitting. This course introduces the relationship between land use planning and project design, and the overall real estate development process. It focuses on salient elements of urban planning, engineering, regulations, and aesthetic elements of design strategies, from master land planning for large, multiphase projects to site planning for vertical construction. Included are discussions of various design strategies such as cluster development and neo-traditional developments. Site visits and guest lecturers from the industry will plan major roles in this course. Prerequisite: REE 5878.

REE 5884     Land Use Regulation: Entitlements and Permitting in a Growth-Managed Environment (3 cr.)

This course discusses the legal and regulatory requirements of the entitlement and development approval, or permitting process. This includes discussion of laws pertaining to wetlands, endangered species, historical and archaeological sites, air and water quality, hazardous wastes and toxic substances, as well as the purpose, content, and use of environmental impact statements. Issues of Smart Growth and sustainable development are covered. Also covered is the impact on private property rights of land use regulation and growth management through developments of regional impact, comprehensive planning laws, adequate public facilities requirements, concurrency requirements, zoning, and impact fees and other exactions. The course emphasizes strategic thinking and creative approaches to navigating the labyrinth of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Primary attention will be focused on growth management and development controls in Florida, but not to the exclusion of other states. Prerequisite: REE 5878.