Catalog
Catalog
CATALOG
AUGUST 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE NUMBER
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Mission Statement 6
1.02 Vision Statement 6
1.03 Ownership and Governing 6
1.04 Description of Facilities 6
1.05 Licensure 6
1.06 Accreditation 6
1.07 Organizational Chart 7
1.08 University Staff 7
1.09 University Faculty 7
1.10 Instructional Effectiveness 10
1.11 Courses Taught in Language other than English 10
1.12 Class Schedule 10
1.13 Campus Security 10
1.14 Educational Philosophy 11
1.15 International Relations 11
1.16 Academic Calendar 11
1.17 Disclaimer – Catalog 13
1.18 Disclaimer – Non-Discrimination Policy 13
1.19 Disclaimer – Rights Reserved 13
1.20 Glossary 13
2 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
2.01 General Requirements 16
2.02 Admissions Procedures 16
2.03 Students Rights and Responsibilities 17
2.04 English Proficiency Requirements 17
2.05 Undergraduate Program Requirements 19
2.06 Graduate Program Requirements 19
2.07 Transcripts and Documentation Evaluation 20
(Transfer and / or Qualified Students)
2.08 Transferability of Credits 20
3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3.01 Financial Assistance 21
3.02 Tuition and Fees 21
3.03 Scholarships 22
3.04 Payment Process 23
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5 STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
5.01 Technology Support 28
5.02 Virtual Library 28
5.03 Academic Advising 28
5.04 Encouragement of Students 28
5.05 Student Records 28
5.06 Confidentiality and Privacy 29
5.07 Student Complaint and Grievance Policy 29
5.08 Employment Assistance 30
5.09 Alumni Services 30
5.10 Student Grievance Form 30
6 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
6.01 Internal Credit Transfers 31
6.02 Attending in E-Learning Environment 31
6.03 Make-Up Work 32
6.04 Leave of Absence 32
6.05 Transferring Students into the University 33
6.06 Withdrawal from Courses 33
6.07 Suspension or Dismissal from the University 33
6.08 Grounds for Termination 34
6.09 Re-enrollment 34
6.10 Academic Transcript and Diploma 34
6.11 Graduation Requirements 34
6.12 Graduation with Honors 34
6.13 Apostille 34
6.14 Student Conduct and Integrity 35
6.15 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 35
6.16 Copyright 35
6.17 Plagiarism 36
6.18 Netiquette 36
6.19 Reservation as to Program / Course Changes 37
6.20 Repeat Coursework 38
6.21 Academic Probation 38
6.22 Instructor/Student Ratio 38
6.23 Record Keeping 38
6.24 Credit for Previous Training 38
10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
10.01 General Education Courses 72
10.02 Undergraduate Courses 74
10.03 Masters Courses 84
10.04 Doctorate Courses 89
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 MISSION STATEMENT
Humboldt International University offers quality educational programs and professional
development in virtual learning environments, through the integration of global information
technology platforms to meet the students´ learning needs. Ours is a real-context, competence-
based, problem-solving and project-development, student-centered model.
1.05 LICENSURE
The University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of
Education. License #5000 approved June 2013. Additional information regarding this institution
may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number 1. (888) 224-6684
1.06 ACCREDITATION
The University is accredited by the Confederation of International Accreditation Commission
(CIAC). Accreditation ID: 101145 approved from February 2017 until March 2022. Additional
information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the ASIA Secretariat,
CIHF-C/o-UB House, G-26, Chandronday Society, Stadium Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad –
380014, India, telephone number: +91-8460460777
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ASSISTANCE, STATE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OR PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, CREDITS EARNED AT THIS INSTITUTION MAY NOT
BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION, AND MAY NOT BE
RECOGNIZED BY EMPLOYERS.
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Christopher, Diomedes Coton, Carlos
Ed.D Nova Southeastern University DBA Nova Southeastern University
MBA University of Puerto Rico MS Florida International University
MS Instituto Technologio de Santo BS Florida International University
Domingo, Dominican Republic
Fernandez, Viviana
Ph.D Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
MS Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
LEGEND:
BS Bachelor of Science
DBA Doctor in Business Administration
Ed.D Doctor in Education
JD Juris Doctor
MBA Masters in Business Administration
MD Doctor of Medicine
MS Masters of Science
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
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1.10 INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
The dynamism and fluidity of current trends and those yet unimagined will continue to influence
and shape higher education’s future. The degree to which institutions can harness their resources
to achieve their objectives will depend upon the clarity of these objectives and the institution’s
willingness to set priorities and solve its problems. This requires assessing current status,
designing a change process, developing and educating senior leaders, and the obligation and
nimbleness to make significant widespread change at all levels.
A Spanish student can take their program entirety in Spanish. If the candidate desires to take a
course in English they must:
a. Submit a request to the Registrar,
b. Final approval is the Dean of Academic,
c. Pass the English Proficiency Test as outlines in sub-paragraph 2.4,
d. All assessments during the course will be performed in English.
e. If the student fails the course they can repeat it in the original language.
An English student can take their program entirely in English. If they desire to take a course in
Spanish they must:
a. Submit a request to the Registrar,
b. Final approval is the Dean of Academic,
c. All assessments during the course will be performed in Spanish.
d. If the student fails the course, they can repeat it, in English.
The mastery of more than one language offers the options for greater employment
opportunities.
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Because HIU is collocated with New Professions Technical Institute (NPTI) it shares the same
information. The Campus Security Report is posted throughout the facility for everyone’s
review. This report is updated annually October of each year.
You may find our information in the Crime Statistics on the National Center for Education
Statistic’s College Navigator website. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is
the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and
other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of
Education Sciences.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=new+professions+technical+institute&s=all&id=434469#
crime
Spring
BEGINNING OF TERM March 23, 2020
LAST ADD/DROP DAY April 6, 2020
LAST DAY OF CLASS May 17, 2020
Summer
BEGINNING OF TERM June 1, 2020
LAST ADD/DROP DAY June 15, 2020
LAST DAY OF CLASS July 19, 2020
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Fall I
BEGINNING OF TERM August 10, 2020
LAST ADD/DROP DAY August 24, 2020
LAST DAY OF CLASS October 4, 2020
Fall II
BEGINNING OF TERM October 19, 2020
LAST ADD/DROP DAY November 2, 2020
LAST DAY OF CLASS December 13, 2020
Winter
BEGINNING OF TERM January 11, 2021
LAST ADD/DROP DAY January 25, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASS March 7, 2021
Spring
BEGINNING OF TERM March 22, 2021
LAST ADD/DROP DAY April 5, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASS May 16, 2021
Summer
BEGINNING OF TERM May 31, 2021
LAST ADD/DROP DAY June 14, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASS July 18, 2021
Fall I
BEGINNING OF TERM August 9, 2021
LAST ADD/DROP DAY August 23, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASS October 3, 2021
Fall II
BEGINNING OF TERM October 18, 2021
LAST ADD/DROP DAY November 1, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASS December 12, 2021
Winter
BEGINNING OF TERM January 10, 2022
LAST ADD/DROP DAY January 24, 2022
LAST DAY OF CLASS March 6, 2022
Spring
BEGINNING OF TERM March 21, 2022
LAST ADD/DROP DAY April 4, 2022
LAST DAY OF CLASS May 15, 2022
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Summer
BEGINNING OF TERM May 30, 2022
LAST ADD/DROP DAY June 13, 2022
LAST DAY OF CLASS July 24, 2022
Fall I
BEGINNING OF TERM August 8, 2022
LAST ADD/DROP DAY August 22, 2022
LAST DAY OF CLASS October 2, 2022
Fall II
BEGINNING OF TERM October 17, 2022
LAST ADD/DROP DAY October 31, 2022
LAST DAY OF CLASS December 11, 2022
Trustees of Humboldt International University reserves the right to change, at any time,
without notice, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum, course structure and
content, and other such matters as may be within its control, notwithstanding any information set
forth in this catalog. Students should always consult with their college advisors to confirm all
information.
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1.20 GLOSSARY
Academic support: This category of college expenditures includes expenditures for support
services that are an integral part of the institution's primary missions of instruction, research, or
public service. It also includes expenditures for libraries, galleries, audio/visual services,
academic computing support, ancillary support, academic administration, personnel
development, and course and curriculum development.
Active Stand-by Student: A student who is on the active rolls but is not taking a course.
Bachelor's degree: A degree granted for the successful completion of a baccalaureate program
of studies, usually requiring at least 4 years (or equivalent) of full-time college-level study. This
includes degrees granted in a cooperative or work-study program.
Credit: The unit of value, awarded for the successful completion of certain courses, intended to
indicate the quantity of course instruction in relation to the total requirements
for a diploma, certificate, or degree. Credits are frequently expressed in terms such as "Carnegie
units," "semester credit hours," and "quarter credit hours."
Distance Education: Education that uses one or more technologies to deliver instruction to
students who are separated from the instructor and to support regular and substantive interaction
between the students and the instructor synchronously or asynchronously. Technologies used for
instruction may include the following: Internet; one-way and two-way transmissions through
open broadcasts, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, and satellite or
wireless communication devices; audio conferencing; and DVDs and CD-ROMs, if used in a
course in conjunction with the technologies listed above.
Doctor's degree: The highest award a student can earn for graduate study. Includes such degrees
as the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.); Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.); Doctor of Public Health
(Dr.P.H.); and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any field, such as agronomy, food technology,
education, engineering, public administration, ophthalmology, or radiology. The doctor's degree
classification encompasses three main subcategories—research/scholarship degrees, professional
practice degrees, and other degrees—which are described below.
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Doctor's degree—professional practice: A doctor's degree that is conferred upon completion of
a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required
for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total time to
the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least 6 full-
time-equivalent academic years. Some doctor's degrees of this type were formerly classified as
first-professional degrees. Examples of this type of degree may include the following and others,
as designated by the awarding institution: the D.C. or D.C.M. (in chiropractic); D.D.S. or
D.M.D. (in dentistry); L.L.B. or J.D. (in law); M.D. (in medicine); O.D. (in optometry); D.O. (in
osteopathic medicine); Pharm.D. (in pharmacy); D.P.M., Pod.D., or D.P. (in podiatry); or
D.V.M. (in veterinary medicine).
Enrollment: The total number of students registered in a given school unit at a given time,
generally in the fall of a year. At the postsecondary level, separate counts are also available for
full-time and part-time students, as well as full-time-equivalent enrollment. See also Full-time
enrollment, Full-time-equivalent (FTE) enrollment, and Part-time enrollment.
Graduate: An individual who has received formal recognition for the successful completion of a
prescribed program of studies.
High School Diploma: A formal document regulated by the state certifying the successful
completion of a prescribed secondary school program of studies. In some states or communities,
high school diplomas are differentiated by type, such as an academic diploma, a general
diploma, or a vocational diploma.
Limited-English proficient: Refers to an individual who was not born in the United States and
whose native language is a language other than English, or who comes from an environment
where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual's level of
English language proficiency. It may also refer to an individual who is an immigrant, whose
native language is a language other than English, and who comes from an environment where a
language other than English is dominant; and whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or
understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual the ability to meet
the state's proficient level of achievement on state assessments as specified under the No Child
Left Behind Act, the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of
instruction is English, or the opportunity to participate fully in society. See also English language
learner.
Master's degree: A degree awarded for successful completion of a program generally requiring
1 or 2 years of full-time college-level study beyond the bachelor's degree. One type of master's
degree, including the Master of Arts degree, or M.A., and the Master of Science degree, or M.S.,
is awarded in the liberal arts and sciences for advanced scholarship in a subject field or discipline
and demonstrated ability to perform scholarly research. A second type of master's degree is
awarded for the completion of a professionally oriented program, for example, an M.Ed. in
education, an M.B.A. in business administration, an M.F.A. in fine arts, an M.M. in music, an
M.S.W. in social work, and an M.P.A. in public administration.
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Some master's degrees—such as divinity degrees (M.Div. or M.H.L./Rav), which were formerly
classified as "first-professional"—may require more than 2 years of full-time study beyond the
bachelor's degree.
Retention in grade: Retaining a student in the same grade from one school year to the next.
Retention rates: Measure the percentage of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who
return to the same institution the following fall, and graduation rates measure the percentage of
first-time, full-time undergraduate students who complete their program at the same institution
within a specified period of time
Student: An individual for whom instruction is provided in an educational program under the
jurisdiction of a school, school system, or other education institution. No distinction is made
between the terms "student" and "pupil," though "student" may refer to one receiving instruction
at any level while "pupil" refers only to one attending school at the elementary or secondary
level. A student may receive instruction in a school facility or in another location, such as at
home or in a hospital. Instruction may be provided by direct student-teacher interaction or by
some other approved medium such as television, radio, telephone and correspondence.
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2 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The university policies and procedures are aligned with the needs of adult students who typically
enroll in online programs. Many students will have accumulated transfer credits from previously
completed college courses, credit by examination, military training or professional course work.
The shared goal is to maximize the number of transfer credits into HIU programs that are
allowable by the DEAC Accreditation Commission to ensure that the student is not paying
multiple times for comparable credits previously earned.
To be granted admission to HIU, a prospective student must interview with a HIU admissions
advisor either in person or online. The candidate must complete an application for admission. In
addition, all other general and specific admission requirements must be met, including those
regarding age, prior education and evaluation of proficiency in the college-level skills needed for
coursework in the chosen field of study. Once HIU accepts the application paperwork, applicants
are provisionally admitted, pending satisfaction of all remaining admission conditions.
Applicants with prior post-secondary attendance must present transcripts indicating all previous
work. Students requesting transfer credit for prior post-secondary education must submit official
transcripts before credit are awarded. An unofficial evaluation of transfer credit may be provided
pending receipt of official transcripts.
HIU reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant and to change entrance requirements
without prior notice. Applicants are notified of their admission acceptance or denial in writing.
The review process generally takes up to 10 days, unless there are special circumstances that
require follow-up with the applicant.
Applicants wishing to enroll in courses for personal or professional enrichment, but who do not
intend to pursue a program of study, must submit an application for admission, demonstrate they
possess the requisite skills and competencies for the intended coursework and meet requirements
outlined in the admissions process; an academic administrator will evaluate applicants’ status by
appropriate means. Applicants who did not demonstrate college-level skills required for the
chosen program or who failed to meet HIU’s standards of academic progress may not enroll as
non-matriculated students.
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If the previous educational institution does not provide a transcript, the student must send their
original copy with an Apostille government stamp as proof. A copy will be made by the
admissions staff and the original will be sent back to the potential student at their expense.
According to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no person in the United States
shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal Financial
Assistance. Qualified applicants are accepted regardless of their race, color, sex, religious
beliefs, physical handicap or national origin.
To apply for admissions, the prospective applicant must make an appointment to meet (online or
in person) with a University’s representative who will provide all the necessary information
related to the University and the program of study under consideration.
Applicants are informed of their acceptance within three (3) business days after all required
information is received and qualifications evaluated. All students must take the HIU 1002 -
Mastering E-Learning course as a prerequisite to their required courses for any program.
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a. 1. Undergraduate: A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based
Test (iBT), a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS) or
44 on the PTE** Academic Score Report.
2. Master’s Degree: A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT) or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), 6.5 on the
International English Language Test (IELTS) or 50 on the PTE Academic Score Report;
Doctoral Degree: a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 80 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.5 on the
International English Language Test (IELTS), or 58 on the PTE Academic Score Report.
3. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language
Placement Test.
4. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
5. A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European
Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL
examinations, including the University of Cambridge;
6. Transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit with an average
grade of “C” or higher at an appropriately accredited college or university where the
language of instruction was English; “B” or higher for Master’s, First Professional
Degree or Professional Doctoral Degree.
b. Applicants, whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an
appropriately accredited institution where English is the main language of instruction, must
demonstrate college-level proficiency in English for admission. This can be done through
one of the following three options:
1. Take the English Proficiency Test developed by Humboldt International University and
obtain a minimum score of 70% (individually) in each of the areas as follows:
o If the test is passed there is no need to take any other test or course.
o If it is not passed:
o Undergraduate
Undergraduate students have to take by law the English Composition courses 1 and 2.
Therefore they need to pass the test.
Undergraduate students can optionally take the Remedial course that we
offer or study by themselves
The test must be re-taken in a year if the student does not do the Remedial
course we offer.
The students must pass the test before taking the English Composition
courses
o Graduate
o Graduate students must have a basic knowledge of English. This is because they must
provide bibliographic references in English in their capstone as follows
Master: 30% of references must be in English in their thesis
Doctorate:6 0% of references must be in English in their thesis
As a result:
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Graduate students must take the test at the beginning as undergraduates do
Graduate students that pass the test do not need to do anything else
Graduate students that did not pass the test must:
For Masters: Do the remedial course before the capstone
For Doctors: Do the remedial course at the beginning of their studies
during the time of Mastering E-Learning
A copy will be made by the admissions staff and the original will be sent back to the
potential student at their expense.
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Doctorate Degree Program
Humboldt International University requires a Master’s degree, domestic or international from
the office of the Registrar of the educational institution to the admissions department for
verification. If the previous educational institution does not provide the transcript and
diploma, the student must send their original copies with an Apostille government stamp as
proof. A copy will be made by the admissions staff and the original will be sent back to the
potential student at their expense.
Applicants who have been accepted at HIU and who have taken courses at other Institutions
and/or who have special qualifications or developed skills may apply for a transfer of credit
hour(s) and/or evaluation of skills. Credit(s) may be accepted and/or granted toward the student’s
academic program at the discretion of HIU. A maximum of 30% of the courses required for the
program will be accepted as transferred credits.
The University neither guarantees nor implies that other Institutions will accept the credits
earned at Humboldt International University. Transferability of credits is at the discretion of the
accepting institution, and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will
be accepted by another institution.
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3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3.1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tuition must be paid on time according to the terms of the Enrollment Agreement. In the case of
extenuating circumstances, the student should consult with the Accounting representative who in
turn will discuss the situation with the Executive Director. Once a decision is made the
Accounting Representative will contact the student in writing as to the desired course of action.
Full tuition payment is due upon admissions. The objective of the Student Financial Services at
Humboldt International University is to provide direct financial service to students via a payment
plan to who otherwise would be unable to attend the Institution due to insufficient funds to meet
tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other educational expenses. The payment plan offered allows
students to make monthly payments throughout their course of studies. Please speak to an
admissions person for more information and how to apply for a payment plan.
The technology fee covers e-learning materials and access to the online library. In addition to
tuition and fees, students might spend an estimate range from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 for the
program on books depending on the program of study.
NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Students should confirm current
tuition and fees on the Humboldt International University website.
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3.3 SCHOLARSHIPS
Humboldt Group Foundation offers scholarships to a variety of students that desire to continue
their formal education. Any student that wishes to pursue a degree at Humboldt International
University (HIU) can apply to either the Humboldt Group Foundation Undergraduate
Scholarship Fund (HGFUSF) or the Humboldt Group Foundation Graduate Scholarship Fund
(HGFGSF) programs. Humboldt Group also offers the Humboldt Group Foundation Employee
Fund (HGFEF) program for active employees and their immediate families. The purpose of the
scholarship program is to encourage the educational development of a student in a virtual on-line
environment. Any student can apply for a scholarship as long as the meet the minimum eligible
requirements mentioned below.
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● Maintain a GPA of 2.00 or above in the Undergraduate programs.
● Maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above in the Graduate programs.
Student Responsibility:
A potential student and or an employee fills out the following:
● A Scholarship form,
● Depending on the Scholarship they are seeking additional paperwork is provided.
Scholarship Committee:
1. The Scholarship Committee consists of three members:
● A staff member,
● A Faculty member,
● An individual selected by the Executive Director who acts as Chairperson.
2. The Scholarship Committee will convene ten (10) days after the start of class to review each
scholarship packets.
3. The Scholarship Committee will vote on each packet based on a series factor predetermined
prior to the start of classes.
4. Those applicants considered for a Scholarship will be assessing the percentage of the
scholarship to be awarded with a maximum of 50% and a minimum of 10%.
5. The Scholarship Committee will write a letter to each applicant informing them of their
findings.
6. The applicant can appeal the findings of the Scholarship Committee to the Executive
Director in writing.
To collect delinquent accounts the administration will contact the student in writing requesting
prompt cancellation of all monies owed to the Institution, reminding him/her that according to
the university’s policies he/she may be suspended or even dismissed from the Institution due to
this matter. If the student refuses to fulfill his/her obligations with the university, HIU reserves
the right to use collecting agencies and any other legal action that may be appropriate.
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4 CANCELLATION, REFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICIES
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Humboldt International University has established a fair and equitable, clearly defined, and
uniformly administered cancellation and refund policy for cancellations, withdrawals, and
refunds. This process is licensed by the State of Florida which mandates a cancellation and
refund policy. This policy ensures that we demonstrate compliance with that policy as well as
with any unique requirements of the Confederation of International Accreditation
Commission – CIAC as our accrediting agency. As such, we compare the State of Florida
Refund policy with CIAC in each instance of cancellation or withdrawal and follow the policy
that is more lenient towards the student.
Humboldt International University reserves the right to cancel any course and/or academic
program for which there is insufficient enrollment. If Humboldt International University (HIU)
exercises that right and cancel a course, HIU will notify the registered students via email and/or
phone. HIU will be responsible for issuing a full refund of the tuition and other fees charged for
the cancelled course.
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8. A student may be dismissed at the discretion of the Executive Director for insufficient
progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with rules.
9. If HIU cancels a program/course after a student’s enrollment, the University will refund all
monies paid by the student including the One-Time Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee of
$100.00 (See OTHER FEES.) If the student agrees, monies may be transferred to the next
available start date.
The refund will be less the One Time Non-Refundable Enrollment fee of $100.00 (see TUITION
& FEES). The tuition includes books, supplies, equipment, laboratory fees, are clearly stated in
the enrollment agreement and in the catalog. Such charges are not subject to the refund
computation but are limited to those materials that are distributed and attributable to the portion
of the program in which the student is enrolled.
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If the student has completed more than 60% of the period of enrollment for which the student
was charged, the tuition is considered earned and the student will receive no refund.
For the purpose of determining a refund under this section, a student shall be deemed to have
withdrawn from a program of instruction when any of the following occurs:
● The student notifies the institution of the student’s withdrawal or as of the date of the
student’s withdrawal, whichever is later.
● The Institution terminates the student’s enrollment for failure to maintain satisfactory
progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; absences in
excess of maximum set forth by the institution; and/or failure to meet financial
obligations to the Institute.
● The student has failed to attend class for fourteen (14) calendar days.
● Failure to return from a leave of absence.
● The student displays conduct that is found by the administration to be detrimental to the
individual, other students, the community or the university.
● The student deliberately damages equipment and or loads software not authorized by the
school in writing.
● Any unauthorized use of the Internet for personal use or exploring sexually explicit sites.
For any armed forces members called to active duty during their program of study, Humboldt
International University will provide the student a pro rata refund through the last day of
attendance of the last course completed, less the One Time Non-Refundable Enrollment fee of
$100.00 (see TUITION & FEES).
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5 STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
5.1 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
The University in collaboration with Google has implemented a modern and intuitive E-learning
Ecosystem. To get information and How-To’s about studying with Google Tools please visit the
Google Learning Center, also available in Spanish. Students can request technical support
directly to the University, to do so please contact the Technical Support Help Desk by sending an
email to [email protected], inquiries both in English and Spanish will be promptly
addressed.
Humboldt International University has partnered with the Library and Information Resources
Network (LIRN), an online collection of library resources to accommodate distance learning
students and faculty needs. Custom collections by programs are created with other relevant
publishers as: McGraw Hill, Cengage Learning, EBSCO Services, Springer, E-Library and
OCEANO.
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It handles inquiries on, transfer credit evaluation, veteran affairs coordination, tuition billing,
academic progress advising and retention. All materials submitted in support of students’
applications, including transcripts from other institutions, letters of reference and related
documents, become the property of Humboldt International University. During a student’s
enrollment, HIU maintains records that include admission and attendance information, academic
transcripts and other relevant data. Student academic records are maintained in accordance with
HIU’s academic document retention schedule after the student is no longer enrolled. Students
who wish to review their files must submit a written request to the registrar. Permanent student
records include admission information and academic transcripts.
Except as required by law, no information regarding attendance, grades or any other aspect of
students’ academic standing will be released to any third party without written student consent.
HIU keeps a hard copy of the student records in a fire-proof cabinet for a period of 5-years. HIU
also keeps a permanent virtual copy in the Student Management System in the clouds.
And
Date:
Dear Sir,
(Please explain in your own works why you are writing a student grievance. Be specific,
mention names, dates and witnesses in your writing and sign and date the document)
The Executive Director will inform the student of the progress of the investigation with seven (7)
days from the day the claim was received. Once the investigation has been completed the
student will be notified of the final determination.
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6 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
6.1 INTERNAL CREDIT TRANSFERS
A student wishing to transfer from the original program to another must notify the Registrar’s
Office of his/her intention. An evaluation of the student performance record is made and all the
credit hours already completed that are common to the new academic program are accepted. The
student tuition and program length will be adjusted accordingly. The student will receive written
notice of the credit(s) allowed, and the adjusted tuition and program length. The student will
have to sign a new Enrollment Agreement reflecting the changes.
An active student is one who is enrolled in an eight-week course. The course can be either in
English or Spanish. If a student is offered a course in a language other than what they have
preferred, they do not have to take the course. This student is then placed in an active-standby
status. This active standby status means that the student is still awaiting courses in order to
finish their desired program. The student cannot be penalized for not attending the course.
Students with ten percent (10%) or more unexcused absences at the end of an academic period
will be placed on probation. A student who does not attend any of the classes for which he/she is
registered in a term will be administratively withdrawn from the Institution. A student who has
been absent due to mitigating circumstances should contact the faculty member and inform them
of the expected return date.
Students placed on probation for attendance will have one (1) academic period in which to
improve their cumulative attendance to not less than ninety percent (90%). Failure to do so may
result in termination. Excused absences will be granted only for mitigating circumstances. It is
the responsibility of the student to arrange with the instructor to make-up work missed because
of class absences.
Students must attend and participate in their courses on a weekly basis throughout their
programs. Attendance includes:
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• Submitting an academic assignment
• Participating in an online discussion about academic matters
Attendance is not:
• Logging into your course without active participation, or
• Participating in academic counseling or advisement
Student non-attendance during the Add/Drop period (the first fourteen [14] days of a term) will
be construed as willing disregard for this policy and students become eligible for being
unregistered from any future courses and withdrawn from the university. No charges will incur,
and no grades earned or posted for courses not attended.
Students who fail to attend for 14 consecutive days within a term, after the Add/Drop period, will
be eligible for withdrawal. Students who are unable to attend for 14 consecutive days within a
term are encouraged to contact the Student Services department to make proper arrangements
and avoid being withdrawn. However, any student who fails to attend after 21 days will be
withdrawn.
To obtain a leave of absence, the student must submit a request in writing or by phone to the
Registrar Office. The request must specify the reason for the absence, the effective date, start
date, and the date on which the student expects to return to the University.
If a student has requested a Leave of Absence for a period of time not exceeding two (2) weeks,
he/she must return to classes on or before the date specified in the request. In this case, the
student is allowed to continue his/her academic program immediately. It is the responsibility of
the student to make the necessary arrangement with the Instructor(s) to make-up work missed
because of the absence. If the student does not return to classes on or before the date specified in
the request and has not notified the University, the student’s academic load will be withdrawn as
of the last date of documented attendance. If the withdrawal occurs after the last add/drop day
(see “Academic Calendar” for add/drop schedule), a grade of “F” will be given to all the courses
he/she registered for during the term in which the leave of absence was granted.
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Should this situation occur, reinstatement into his/her academic program would be at the
beginning of the next term in which the courses that he/she requires are offered. In addition, the
student’s tuition will be increased accordingly.
If a student has been granted a leave of absence for a period of time exceeding two (2) weeks,
then the student’s academic load is automatically withdrawn with no effect on his/her academic
record (a grade of “W” will be given to each course). Should this situation occur, the student
would be required to take the course again at the beginning of the term in which those courses
are present. In this case, the student’s tuition will not be modified. If a student leaves the
University without obtaining the approval, or does not return to the University on the date of the
appropriate registration period, the student will be dismissed from the University as of the last
date of documented attendance and the refund policy will be applied accordingly (see “Refund
Policy” for more information).
Humboldt International University reserves the right to withdraw courses due to unexpected
circumstances. If students are withdrawn from courses as a result of the administration
adjustment, a full refund will be automatically granted.
A student who has been suspended or dismissed for any of the above reasons may apply in
writing for readmission to the University. Regardless of the reason for this disciplinary action,
the suspended student may re-enroll only at the discretion of the Executive Director of the
University.
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6.8 GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION
The University shall have the right to terminate a student contract and enrollment at any time for
violation of rules and policies as outlined in the catalog. Modifications will be disseminated to
students via online memo.
6.9 REENROLLMENT
A student who has been suspended or dismissed due to unsatisfactory academic progress may re-
enroll at the beginning of the term following the one in which the student was on academic
suspension. For the privilege of re-enrollment the student will have to pay a Non-Refundable Re-
enrollment fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). In this event, the student will be placed on academic
probation during the term and must attain at least the required minimum academic progress.
Failure to do so will result in the student being dismissed from the University.
Undergraduate Program: the student must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 (equivalent to a “C” grade average).
Graduate Program: the student must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 (equivalent to a “B” grade average).
Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations to the University, including tuition charges and
other expenses, before the end of the final term. Degree and Transcript will not be issued to any
Graduate unless he/she has complied with his/her financial obligations.
6.13 APOSTILLE
A graduate must request an Apostille document be provided at time of graduation. This
Apostille fee is $75.00, and the process takes from 30 – 45 days to complete. Transportation cost
from HIU to the country of residence is at the graduate expense. All requests should be sent to
the Registrar.
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An email will be sent to students confirming receipt of the request and process time. If the
graduate requests a duplicate Apostille there will be a $100.00 charge (see Tuitions and Fees).
6.16 COPYRIGHT
Copyright is legal protection for creative intellectual works, which is broadly interpreted to cover
almost any expression of an idea. Text (including email and Web information), graphics, arts,
photographs, video and other media types, music, and software are examples of types of works
protected by copyright. The creator of the work, or sometimes the person who hired the creator,
is the initial copyright owner.
Copyright infringement (or copyright violation) is the unauthorized or prohibited use of works
covered by copyright law, in a way that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights,
such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works. It
is against policy for any student, faculty, staff member, consultant, contractor or other worker at
the University to copy, reproduce, share, or distribute any software, music, games, or movies on
except as expressly permitted by a software license or with the written consent of the copyright
holder or as otherwise permitted under federal law. Willful infringement may subject a student
or employee to discipline and can impact the privilege to use information technology resources at
the institution.
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Uploading or downloading works protected by copyright without the authority of the copyright
owner is an infringement of the copyright owner's exclusive rights of reproduction and/or
distribution. Even an innocent, unintentional infringement violates the law.
Anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages for each
work infringed and, if willful infringement is proven by the copyright owner, that amount may
be increased for each work infringed. In addition, an infringer of a work may also be liable for
the attorney's fees incurred by the copyright owner to enforce his or her rights. Penalties for
copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for
civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory"
damages. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright
infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and
fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
For more information on United States copyright law, please consult the U.S. Copyright Office’s
website at http://www.copyright.gov
6.17 PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism (from the Latin plagiaries, an abductor, and plagiarius, the steal) is defined by the
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Misconduct in Research as “…the
appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate
credit.”
Unless authorized by their instructors, students are expected to their own, original work on each
assignment in each class. A student who recycles his or her coursework from one class to another
may face an allegation of academic dishonesty. A professor who believes a student has
committed an act of plagiarism should take appropriate action, which includes the issuing of a
“penalty grade” for academic dishonesty.
Plagiarism is monitored during the courses by the instructors using different software. Plagiarism
software detects citations and counts them as plagiarism, no matter if they are correctly cited by
the author (student). In these cases, if the content is correctly cited, the instructor may allow a
35% to 40% plagiarism, as recorded by the software, of correct citations. This means, 60% or
more of the content of the work presented by the student must be original.
Consequences are:
1. Student found cheating or committing plagiarism will be given an F in the assignment at
the first offense.
2. Student found cheating or committing plagiarism will be given an F for the course at the
second offense.
3. Student found cheating or committing plagiarism will be expelled from the school at the
third offense. Transcript will reflect expelled status.
6.18 NETIQUETTE
In the virtual classroom, student communicates with peers and the instructor in written primarily,
through the platform, email and sometimes through chat sessions.
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"Correct online manners" are generally known as "netiquette" . As a general rule,
communications must adhere to the same behavior that you would in an "off-line" kind of a
classroom course. Some examples of appropriate netiquette are:
Avoid writing messages in uppercase. This is usually understood as SHOUTING.
Be careful what you put in writing. Even though you may be sending an e-mail to one
person, it is very easy to make mistakes and send their message to hundreds or thousands.
Grammar and spelling matter. Online courses require the same level of scholarly
communication and the use of grammar and classroom courses.
Never use profanity in any area of an online course. The transcripts of an online course,
ads, email and chat sessions are savable and can be recorded.
When replying to messages, just use "Reply All" when really the intention is to respond
to all.
Avoid public criticism, no kindness to others. Publicly criticize others in an inappropriate
way is known as "Flaming”.
Use with caution sarcasm. In the absence of nonverbal cues such as facial expressions
and voice inflections, the context for their sarcasm can be lost, and your message can,
therefore, be misinterpreted.
In a classroom environment, our tone of voice and facial expressions can convey much
meaning to the words we use. In a written message, the subtext of its meaning can be
confused or misinterpreted.
The "smileys" are sometimes used in conjunction with the text for the overlay of emotion
in a message, to clarify the meaning. It's a good idea to check with your teacher when (or
if) it is appropriate in any areas of the virtual classroom use emoticons or abbreviations
and internet slang commonly used (eg, "lol", "brb" etc.)
A student upon acceptance must identify which language track (English or Spanish) they wish to
take their program in. A Spanish-speaking student can take their program entirety in Spanish. If
they desire to take a course in English they must:
a. Submit a request to the Registrar,
b. Final approval is the Dean of Academic,
c. Pass the English Proficiency Test as outlines in sub-paragraph 2.4,
d. All assessments during the course will be performed in English.
e. If the student fails the course they can repeat it in the original language.
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An English student can take their program entirely in English. If they desire to take a course in
Spanish they must:
a. Submit a request to the Registrar,
b. Final approval is the Dean of Academic,
c. All assessments during the course will be performed in Spanish.
d. If the student fails the course they can repeat it in the original language.
This request should be submitted to the Registrar at any time during the week prior to or within
the first week of class of the academic term. The student is expected to take the academic
course under evaluation. The student will receive a written notice for the credit(s) allowed and
the adjusted tuition and program length within five (5) days. The maximum number of credits
that may be accepted and/or granted will be not greater than 40% of the total number of credits
hours corresponding to the student’s academic program.
The University neither guarantees nor implies that other Institutions will accept the credits
earned at Humboldt International University. Each Institution has its own policies, which rule
the acceptance of credits from other Institutions.
No credits will be granted for academic courses that have received a grade lower than a “C.
In the event that credits are not accepted, the student has the right to appeal in writing to the
Executive Director of the University within one week of denial; he/she will review the
transcript and make a final determination within five (5) business days.
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7 E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT & ACADEMIC INFORMATION
7.1 HIU LEARNING MODEL
Creating a virtual education system is related to a set of activities that involve creating learning
communities of practice, where it generates the interaction of the different actors involved in the
educational system. Each course has the purpose of creation of the Learning Community.
HIU starts by the fact that for a virtual education system it is essential the initial creation of a
Learning Community (LC). The learning community, in turn, consists of a group of people who
share emotions, values and common beliefs, and actively participate in the learning process.
Considering that in modern society, knowledge has acquired a real economic value, the
construction of knowledge is possible today by promoting the generation of a greater number of
learning communities.
Learning communities are articulated among students, professionals, social partners, schools,
colleges, universities, or any other group of citizens or networks in order to generate knowledge
with a social purpose. Moreover, the creation of virtual education environments facilitates the set
up of learning communities and enables the transmission of information and knowledge, so that
there is a direct relationship between learning communities and educational settings.
The design of the different types of virtual learning environments may depend on the learning
objective, target audience, type of access (classroom, virtual or both), and content types. It is
important to know how to use the learning environment, and to understand the significance of
the tools and techniques that make the difference between.
The main academic objective of HIU Learning Model is the creation of Learning Communities
from the interactions created from the pillars that underpin the ecosystem: pedagogic mediations,
student management system, and technology support.
To achieve the institutional educational mission, the theories and applied pedagogical
approaches are the student-centered and competency-based educational model, as well as
problem-based and project-based learning approaches. These theories and approaches serve as a
basis for curricular and instructional design, which allows the implementation of these in the
teaching-learning process.
Students will each get their username and password to access the platform system. The learning
educational ecosystem is set up for maximum interaction between the students, their instructors,
and contents.
Project Management Platform: Manage complete projects, tracks time, plans resources and
monitors performance.
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Student Information System is a web-based application software designed to introduce a
conducive and structured information exchange environment for integrating students,
instructors, and the HIU administration. SIS functions as a data warehouse to keep student
records in one place, managing the admissions process, handling billing, and more for HIU
administrators and officials. A student will use the technology to check his/her class (s), grades,
and attendance as well as to maintain communication with the Student Services and Accounting
departments.
Learning Management Systems, and its design is a prerequisite to planning, organizing and
conducting educational processes mediated by technology and using communications and
networks; it is also called using the term E-Learning.
Business Intelligence Suite is a reporting solution for power users who want to go beyond the
data and dashboards.
Integration Hub is a tool that allows you to connect apps you use every day to automate tasks
and save time. You can connect any of integrated apps together to make our own automations
processes
The connection between all these platforms, students, instructors and staff, are considered
processes that occur within learning spaces and those that are outside them. This learning
context considers the following aspects:
1. The educational process is aimed at forming subjects that act in different social systems.
2. The purpose is to form subjects, who as such act in the environment with purposes
according to their contexts and competences.
3. The system establishes the relationships between the subjects and the objects of their
action, and the subjects among themselves.
The learning context management performs the relationships promotion that occurs between the
subjects that participate in the learning and knowledge process.
On the other hand, learning environments involve the articulation of those environments in
which relationships between subjects can be established with tools and objects of knowledge.
They are understood as physical, social and educational conditions in which learning situations
are located; the type of facilities, equipment, strategies, didactics, the context and climate of
social relations.
The management of the learning environment allows interactions among the participating
subjects to promote the following types of learning:
1. Hyper learning.
2. Intralearning.
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3. Interaction.
4. Self-learning.
5. Meta learning.
Learning effectiveness: offers online students a high-quality education which is, at least,
equivalent to that of traditional students. This does not mean that online learning should replicate
those in traditional classrooms, but that instructors and course developers use the unique
characteristics of online environments to provide effective learning experiences
Cost-effectiveness: offers affordable tuition and at the same time, meet the development and
maintenance costs to provide a return on investment.
Permanent Access: provides the students with access to complete courses, degrees, or programs
in their disciplines of choice. This provides meaningful and effective access to program options,
information, assessment, navigability, and appropriate learning resources.
Faculty Satisfaction: where instructors find the online teaching experience personally
rewarding and professionally beneficial including support, rewards, and institutional
study/research.
Student Satisfaction: where students will reflect on the effectiveness of all aspects of the
educational experience, so they can express satisfaction with direct attention, course rigor,
fairness, with professor and peer interaction, and with support services.
The members of the ABHIU are selected for their leadership in their chosen career field and their
active community involvement. Many of our members play an active role in mentoring future
leaders in their chosen professions. Because of HIU’s global presence it is recommended that
members have global experience in a variety of career fields and business like endeavors. Like
our student body, our Advisory Board members are located in other countries and continents.
General meeting are held at a minimum of twice a year and via an online platform. Senior
management can call a general advisory board meeting if the need arises. A simple majority is
need for a quorum to approve or disapprove a measure up for a vote.
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Academia
As part of the Advisory Board, Humboldt International University has academic groups whose
purpose is to define fundamental professional values and standards for the courses taught in the
institution and to ensure a higher education's contribution to research, and program, improving
initiatives in the educational process by encouraging scholarly education and by promoting the
practical application of research results. These academic groups meet to review and update
course materials and keep the courses in a state-of-the-art condition. The academic groups of
Humboldt International University are:
Math and Statistics
Business
General Education
Project Management
Information Technology
Health
Accounting and Finance
Each group has a rotating coordinator and several members, all from the Faculty of HIU.
After having reviewed a variety of bibliographical sources that define the concept of
competencies and learning outcomes, it is clear that in most cases both are associated as the
same concept and are used indistinctly, and in the studies we have detected very few attempts in
the bibliography to clarify this dilemma. This situation leads us to propose that a competence is
a set of attributes: knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that describe the results of learning for
any educational purpose and support, and serve as a basis for different pedagogical and learning
models, on the other hand, learning outcomes are verifiable statements or products in which the
student demonstrates that he/she is competent at the end of a program or academic period.
Example: Course of Strategic Planning. The unit of competence to be developed by the student
should be planning, and the learning result to be achieved is, the presentation of a strategic plan,
which expresses a relationship between the development process of the competency and the final
outcome of it. The level of competence reached will be determined by the mastery demonstrated
by the student during the formative evaluation that the instructor carries out from the use of the
corresponding assessment instruments.
This conceptualization is further clarified if, during the curricular and/or instructional designs,
we express competences (units/subcomptencies) as verbs and learning outcomes as subjects or as
products derived from the learning process.
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7.7 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development is a dynamic process which requires regular review and possible
alterations to keep academic programs up-to-date. Curriculum development can be conceived as
methodology, actions, and the result of the diagnosis, modeling, and organization of the
curricular-specific programs. HIU curriculum development includes the following critical
phases:
● Development of the curriculum designs methodology.
● Selection of the curriculum designers’ team.
● Diagnosis of the problem.
● Organization and development of the academic program.
The HIU curriculum development and methodology articulates with the learning conception of
the institution. By building competencies in real contexts allows for the results of the planning,
and creation of guidelines, and documents, and the implementation and their evaluation in the
learning process. The curriculum development includes the following theoretical elements:
1. Instructional Design oriented to problem solving and competency approach in real
contexts.
2. Motivational, interactive and informational resources.
3. Formative and summative assessments.
4. Creating virtual learning communities (VLC).
5. Collaborative learning.
6. Development and implementation of final projects.
The methodology for curriculum development includes the following key steps:
1. Analysis of problem situation
2. Definition of programs topics
3. Identification of program learning outcomes
4. Identification of generics and professionals competencies
5. Developing the competencies: knowledge attributes, skills and values,
6. Development of the Curricular Map defining the course’s subjects in correspondence
with the competencies
Instructional Design
Instruction is the intended facilitation of learning toward identified learning goals. (Smith and
Ragan, 2005). Instructional Design is that branch of knowledge concerned with research and
theory about instructional strategies and the process for developing and implementing those
strategies and citation. The main goal of an ID (Instructional Design) model or process is to
construct a learning environment in order to provide the learners with the conditions that support
the desired learning processes.
What determines whether formally designed instruction is suitable or not, generally depends on
the importance of the learning objective. An appropriate instructional design should consider the
following elements (Moore & Kearsley, 2011):
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➢ Good structure: The course structure will include: session titles or learning units,
learning objectives of the session or unit topics to be addressed during the session, time
duration of the session.
➢ Clear objectives: (Competencies). Competencies include explicit, measurable,
transferable learning objectives that empower students.
➢ Small units: (Units and Learning Activities). The courses are designed for terms of eight
weeks and take into account the creation of four sessions or learning units two weeks
long and a learning activity per week.
➢ Planned participation: The instructional design plans every step of the participation on
the development of activities for both the instructor and the students ensuring
competencies development, self-management, as well as all the principles of the HIU
learning model.
➢ Completeness: The course must include all headings presented in the attached formats
(depending on the level of the program.) The designs for undergraduate programs are
detailed ones, guiding more students to the problem solving skills and creating through
action; the designs of the graduate programs are open, giving more space for debate and
research.
➢ Synthesis: The language and the drafting of the design is as clear and simple as possible
demanding a designer's ability.
➢ Motivation: A motivating design should be a design that encourages students to learn, to
work together with other students to enjoy learning and to be self-motivated to face
challenges systematically.
➢ Medias and educational resources: Using media and educational resources in the
design must achieve the attention and understanding of the tasks by selecting those with a
proven academic validity.
➢ Open-ended: The course should always introduce students to the topics to be treated or it
must contain a general introduction course, an introduction to each session and an
introduction of each learning activity. Likewise, the student must understand what will be
the final objectives and what will be their goals and accomplishments at the end of the
course.
➢ Feedback: The course should consider tasks that allow feedback and learning the
construction of meaning through the interactions.
➢ Learning outcomes: Learning outcomes are the evidence of learning will therefore work
product of the student during the course. We recommend using a learning outcome that
considers competition integrator end of the course.
➢ Continuous Evaluation: The proposals will be formative assessment and frequent
systematic means which will establish a working style and adopt a psychological
environment intended to encourage and establish a relaxed working pace. The evaluation
may not be used to either sanction or punish the student.
The specific skills are developed through interaction between instructors-students, students -
students, students-learning activities and content, as well as interaction between students in a
collaborative environment.
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HIU academic programs are focused on:
● Online Learning through an educational platform, accompanied by an advisor.
● Course structuring integrated in terms of skills and disciplinary axioms.
● The development of transferable skills.
● The program requires a strong work ethics for each participant in the program, as well as
developing the practice of working and collaborating as part of an overall team, which is
an intrinsic element for the development of workplace skills.
● Providing the learning time each student requires through the instructional design model.
It is important that there be congruence between learning and the time devoted to it. That
dynamic allows the student to fulfill assignments and learn the material in a timely manner. This
is part of the integration process that enables instructional design to use the following elements:
course objectives, content, learning activities, and schedule of activities.
There are no existing studies or investigations regarding time spent studying class materials; they
are not considered an essential factor in distance education, since the student academic load is
not measured through time commitment, but rather through the given number of activities.
However, online course time commitment may be obtained by using the following data:
● By obtaining, through the university server, the respective online time each student spent
in any particular course, measured with logins and logouts;
● By calculating the estimated amount of time required for a student to successfully
complete the requirements for any particular course, measuring that time frame against
the actual time it took each student to complete the said course
● By inquiring directly with each student, through the use of a questionnaire or other forms,
to either continue with their course work and/or conduct valid evaluations.
The two critical features of instruction as a designed process and product are the following:
1. Instruction has an intended goal, audience and context
2. Instruction has an intended facilitation to that goal
To ensure that instruction is effective we need to verify that the instructional goal is satisfied by
the learner, and that the instruction itself is facilitating the attainment of the learning goal.
Learning Objects In instructional terms, goals are termed learning outcomes are three principle
components to a learning object:
● Performance – Statement of the goal in terms of behavior that will demonstrate learning.
● Conditions – Statement under which conditions the goal will be attempted.
● Standards – The measurable standard (or criterion) that indicates degree of satisfying the
goal.
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These three components of a learning outcome ensure that the student is competent or not. These
are learning outcomes must contain both a measurable and specific goal and specify the
conditions under which the competence is to be attempted.
Activities
2 Designer selection
UNDERGRADUATE
5 Syllabus Development
Session(Unit)
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6.1 Definition of Session Title (Learning
Unit)
Learning Activity
6.4 Title
6.6. Introduction
6.9. Glossary
6.10. Recommendations
Session: It is an important subdivision of the course content and represents a significant body of
knowledge. One course session would represent two weeks of instructions and would be
equivalent to 0.75-semester credit.
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Learning Activity: It is the main subdivision of a session. It is a distinct and discrete component
of a session and includes activities such as assignments, forums, conferences, chats, tutorials,
self-preparation, and collaborative work.
Competency: A general statement that describes the desired knowledge, skills, and behaviors of
a student graduating from a program (or completing a course). Competencies commonly define
as a verb is the applied skills and knowledge that enable people to successfully perform in
professional, educational, and other life contexts.
Interactions: Interactions are the result of the transfer of knowledge as a basis for learning. The
interactions occur between instructor and student, student and student, and student and content
and student staff and integrate the base of learning communities.
The online format course is based on the consideration of the following direct activities of the
students to develop the program:
Student online activities 15 Hours:
Asynchronous interaction.
Discussion forums
Submission of Assignments
Participation in learning communities.
Synchronous or directed interaction with by an online instructor.
Web Conferences
Tutorials
Students Self-preparation 30 hours:
Time for personal preparation or personal preparation (readings and study of books, notes
on articles, videos, analysis of bibliographies and publications and study of other
educational resources)
Assignments (projects, documents, analysis, conceptual maps and other learning
products)
Humboldt International University criterion for one credit hour is achieved with 45 hours of student
work: 30 hours to the self-preparation and 15 hours contacts through the platform. The average
distribution of hours by activities for one week at Humboldt International University is shown in the
following table:
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Table 2: Credit Hour Calculation
Discussion Forum 2
Tutoring 0.32
B. The HIU learning model is a flexible model of online delivery. It combines elements of
student-centered education and education through problem-solving and project-learning
approaches. The teacher is no longer the center of the learning model, as in traditional systems,
but becomes a learning facilitator.
C. The programs are carried out through the HIU learning ecosystem organized around various
platforms and methodologies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The HIU ecosystem guarantees
ongoing interaction between students, instructors, content and HIU staff, which fosters the
creation of learning communities.
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D. The ecosystem includes: the SIS information management platform for students, the learning
management platform, the information welcome documents (letter and video), the course
program, the university policies, the learning activities, the rating scale for the evaluation of
learning, the evaluation criteria, literature and educational resources for each course, access to
the virtual library, synchronous tutorial hours, course calendar, chat room for informal
communication, student services , and technological support, among other functions. For more
details see academic and technological chapters.
E. Students must take the HIU1002 Mastering e-ELearning course as a mandatory prerequisite
for any of HIU's academic programs. The HIU1002 course is an original academic work of HIU,
provides guidance on how to take a successful online course, and develops functional skills in
the use of learning platforms, time management, self-learning management, collaborative
learning, information search, and presentation of documents in APA format.
F. The basic learning management system is based on the SASLE system. The basic structure of
the system is organized around the courses. The term (or academic term) lasts ten (10) weeks,
eight (8) weeks of activity and two (2) weeks for the preparation of administrative courses. Five
academic periods start begin within the academic calendar year.
G. The courses are prepared by instructional designers. The instructional designers develop the
instructions that allow the student to intuitively generate their professional and generic
competences.
H. The courses are designed to develop competences and skills through the learning units and the
activities that are implemented as interaction processes between instructors, students, content
and educational resources. The results of each activity demonstrate the academic success of the
students. This instruction design guarantees students personalized attention (20-25 students
maximum per group) and a permanent interaction between all the elements involved in the
teaching-learning process.
I. Students have access to the platform and its courses through identification and credentials
assigned since their admission to HIU.
J. Each student will have their individual space on the SIS platform with a list of their courses,
their grades and other useful information as well.
K. Students will also have access to navigation and communication tools, calendar, evaluation,
forums, questions, participants and message blocks.
L. Students who enter any course will find instructions and the permanent accompaniment of
their instructors for the development of learning activities and the creation of the final learning
products.
M. The instructors evaluate the received product and assign a grade to the student or ask him/her
to make adjustments in the tasks to adequately complete the learning product, establishing
interactions between the instructor and the student that allow the construction of knowledge and
learning.
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N. The synchronous communication for the tutorial sessions, to clarify doubts or for workshops
will be carried out in the same learning management platform as the other learning activities.
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7.13 SAP TERMINOLOGY
“Attempted” means all credit hours for which a student is enrolled and has attended after the
drop/add date for class enrollment.
A grade of “I” (incomplete) is not considered to be successful completion until the course has
been completed and the new grade has been officially received and recorded. A grade of “W” is
given when a student drops from a course after it begins and they have attended.
An Incomplete “I” is a temporary grade which may be given at the Professor’s discretion to a
student when illness, necessary absence, or other reasons beyond the control of the student
prevent completion of course requirements by the end of the academic term. Students will have
two weeks from the term’s end date to complete coursework. Otherwise, the grade will convert
to an F.
Transfer credits are counted toward the student’s current program count as both attempted and
completed hours. The Institution does not provide for proficiency credits, non-credit courses,
and remedial courses, therefore are not considered part of the students satisfactory academic
progress.
Organizational: To provide timely feedback and clarify doubts to enable forum discussion and to
insure students’ self-discipline and time management.
Institutional: To create a link among students, management, academic staff and technological
support.
Researches Researchers the curriculum and provides concrete up-to-date examples constantly.
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Gives importance to students’ thoughts of and promotes student research, evaluation,
discussion, and reporting.
Is aware of student prerequisite skills and knowledge and uses this foundation to build new
knowledge.
Encourages students to be responsible for learning and for contacting the professor when needed.
Provides environment, materials, and guidance for collaborative learning, interactive discussion
groups, individual learning, and research.
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B. Library and Information Resources Network. The LIRN virtual library provides students with
millions of peer-reviewed and full-text journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, e-books,
podcasts, audio, and video resources to support their academic studies from Gale Cengage,
ProQuest, EBSCO, CREDO Reference, eLibrary, and more, covering topics for General
Education, Business, and Medical programs.
C. Digital Oceano (Spanish) Digital products, accessible via the Internet, that have been created
by Oceano Digital, which incorporates a large amount of information on Spanish regarding
all area of knowledge.
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8 TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM INFORMATION
8.1 ECOSYSTEM OVERVIEW
The University uses an Ecosystem of digital platforms and tools to support in its totality the
students’ learning path. In collaboration with Google, the student is provided with a Google
Account with which he/she will access:
Gmail for the email,
Google Classroom and Google Sites as the learning platform,
Google Drive as the productivity tools and information repository,
Finally the Student Information System.
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9 HIU DEGREE PROGRAMS
9.1 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in:
International Business
Marketing
Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Management
Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in:
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Marketing
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9.1.1 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Associate of Science in Business program focuses on educating, training, and developing
students’ skills to manage the ever-increasing complexities of business. The program will give a
foundation on which to build a successful career in business and provide an understanding of the
implementation of business functions in the local and international environment. This program
offers a sequence of courses that provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging
academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further
education and careers such as entry-level management trainee positions in the marketing and
international business environment.
The Associate of Science in Business (AS) program is offered for those students whose career
goals require a broad knowledge related to marketing and international business. All students
will take coursework in the areas of finances, accounting, general business management,
information technology, computer applications, and business law. In addition, students will
choose an area of concentration that will provide the remaining courses in the major. The
following describes each area of concentration.
International Business
International Business is an important aspect of the business world today. This concentration
equips graduates for employment in entry-level positions with companies engaged in
international commerce.
Marketing
The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing
background to prepare them for entry-level positions in business.
Marketing (9 Credits)
ASB 2022 International Marketing 3.0
ASB 2023 Branding and Advertising 3.0
ASB 2024 Digital Marketing 3.0
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9.1.2 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
The Associate of Science in Health Information Management Degree prepares students to be
competent health information technicians. Graduates of this program will acquire the skills to
manage health information data. Students will learn to maintain adequate and complete medical
records, and they will be able to participate in cost-effective information processing. They will
learn coding skills and obtain an understanding of the regulatory process and the revenue cycle.
Students will learn to maintain health care data integrity through implementation of technology,
such as electronic health records.
The Associate in Science Health Information Management Degree program will prepare the
students to perform information management services that directly impact the quality of patient
care. These functions include organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health
information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; coding diseases, operations,
procedures and therapies; maintaining and using health information indexes; creating disease
data registries; facilitating storage and retrieval of health data; utilizing computerized health
data; and controlling the use and release of health information. Graduates of the program may
find employment in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, nursing homes, physician’s
offices, home health care, insurance companies, and health departments in various roles from
technical support to supervision of day-to-day operations of the health information department.
Semester Credits
Course Number Course Name
Mastering E-Learning
HIU 1002 Non-
(Pre-requisite for Distance Education
credit
Programs)
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AIH 2015 Principles of Organizational Psychology 3.0
ASB 2015 Information Management for Business 3.0
ASB 2017 Principles of Project Management 3.0
ASI 1002 Principals of Information Technology 3.0
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9.1.3 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The purpose of this program is to offer a technical training and a basic foundation in the most
popular computer software applications as well as a general background in many computer
concepts and techniques. Our graduates will be ready to apply for entry-level positions as system
specialist, user support specialist, and computer information managers.
The Associate of Science in Information Technology program provides students with the science
of design, analysis and implementation of highly effective systems and can adapt it to convert it
into a resource that adds significant value to the organization.
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9.1.4 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The purpose of the Bachelor of Sciences in Business is to contribute to the education of students
with a general knowledge of business and in specific areas of marketing, and international
business to develop the necessary competencies and skills to be effective leaders in the business
world today. There are three main concentrations in the BSB program:
Marketing
The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing
background to prepare them for entry-level positions in business and government.
Entrepreneurship
This concentration is intended for students who desire to improve their understanding of the
business environment and the entrepreneurial issues related to a business or organization.
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9.2 GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Science Degree in Business Administration Concentrations in:
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Leadership
Marketing
Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership Concentrations in:
Business
Education
Oral Medicine
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Concentration in:
Educational Systems and Environment
Instructional Leadership
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9.2.1 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Business Administration program enables students to contribute to the business
profession and fosters independent learning. Upon completion of this program, students are able
to:
Evaluate an organization’s financial position through financial statement analysis and/or
forecasting
Summarize and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations.
Apply selected methods of quantitative analysis to enhance business decisions.
Compare economic environments and markets and their impact on business
The Master of Business Administration offers an intensive graduate program that educates
students in theories and practices of the modern business world. The MBA program fosters
independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession.
MBA students complete general coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance,
management, marketing and business research methods. Graduates demonstrate a conceptual
understanding of advanced business strategies and critically analyze and solve problems based
on applied research methods. There are four concentrations in the Master of Science program.
Entrepreneurship
This concentration analyzes business entrepreneurship in an entirely new way. It is designed to
inspire and expand the way business challenges are approached and to offer a curriculum
designed to hone the skills of those who are currently - or aspire to be - an entrepreneur.
Leadership
This concentration prepares students to manage people, teams, and organizations in different
cultural environments. It provides students with the tools they need to be successful
organizational leaders.
Marketing
The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing
background to prepare them for positions in business and government.
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Course Number Course Name Semester Credits
HIU 1002 Mastering E-Learning Non-credit
(Pre-requisite for Distance Education Programs)
Core Courses (31 Credits)
MBA 5001 Decision Making & Problem Solving 3.0
MBA 5002 International Finance 3.0
MBA 5003 Project Management 3.0
MBA 5004 Managerial Accounting 3.0
MBA 5005 Management Information Systems 3.0
MBA 5010 Competitive Intelligence 3.0
MBA 5007 Human Resources & Knowledge Management 3.0
MBA 5008 Business Perspectives 3.0
MBA 5009 Tools for Business Statistics 3.0
MBA 6019 MBA Capstone 4.0
CONCENTRATIONS
Entrepreneurship (9 Credits)
MBA 6030 International Trade for Entrepreneurs 3.0
MBA 6031 International Entrepreneurships: Case Studies 3.0
MBA 6032 Creating New Ventures 3.0
International Business (9 Credits)
MBA 6011 International Competitiveness 3.0
MBA 6013 Global Business Law 3.0
MBA 6014 Global Business Environments 3.0
Leadership (9 Credits)
LMS 5002 Leadership Theories and Practices 3.0
LMS 5003 Creating & Learning in Effective Organizations 3.0
LMS 6010 Cross-Cultural Human Relations & Negations 3.0
Marketing (9 Credits)
MBA 6016 Global Marketing Case Analysis 3.0
MBA 6022 Marketing Research and Analysis 3.0
MBA 6024 Marketing Strategy and Planning 3.0
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9.2.2 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
The purpose of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree is to enable students to
acquire knowledge and develop competencies that will make them effective leaders at any level
of an organization. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree prepares students
to become leaders to serve in today’s dynamic organizations. Students will gain the knowledge,
skills, and tools necessary to lead their organizations through complex changes in our global
society by continually transforming their organizations through professional development and
processes, and implementing strategic initiatives in order to maintain a competitive advantage.
This degree program concentrates heavily on leader-follower interactions, cross- cultural
communications, coaching, influencing, and team development, leading organizational changes,
strategic thinking, project leadership, and behavioral motivation theories.
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9.2.3 DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Doctoral of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree prepares leaders to serve in
today’s dynamic organizations. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools
necessary to lead their organizations through complex changes in our global society by
continually transforming their organizations through developing people and processes
and implementing strategic initiatives to maintain a competitive advantage.
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9.2.4 DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
The Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) prepares education scholars and leaders for the
21st century. The main components of online Ed.D programs are the Core Courses,
Research Courses, and the Applied Dissertation. The Ed.D is focused on developing
educational environments and aims to train doctoral students with a broad and solid
multidisciplinary foundation, in understanding the problem of creation and
implementation of new learning systems combining a different kind of learning
deliveries. Students conduct studies that address the most pressing problems in education.
Upon completion of the program, graduates assume roles as university faculty, senior-
level educational leaders, and policymakers.
CONCENTRATIONS
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10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
10.1 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES PRE-REQUISITE
HIU 1002 Mastering E-Learning (Non-credit)
This course is non-credit and a prerequisite to starting any degree at HIU. This course
helps students to get acquainted with the university and to acquire the essential academic
skills related to the online platform and course organization such as online behavior, time
management, evaluation process and online ethics that will allow them to enhance their
academic integration and success at HIU.
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Of particular interest will be the religious and philosophical ideas concerning the world
and the human condition, especially as revealed in its literature, architecture, and other
fine arts produced by each civilization. The civilizations examined include those of
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and of the archaic and classical Greece.
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10.2 UNDERGRADUTE COURSES
AIH 1011 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Credits: 3)
This course provides the foundation for an understanding and encompasses both,
anatomy and physiology of the human body. It includes cell structure and function and
basic concepts of Anatomy and Physiology. The focus of this course is on the basic
concepts, cellular level, Integumentary, muscular, and nervous system.
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AIH 2010 Medical Terminology (Credits: 3)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the main structure, elements and
composition of the medical language, by reviewing and learning the components that
participate and interact to construct this specialized terminology, and the proper
interpretation according to the signs, symptoms, medical conditions and / or procedures
analyzed, reviewed or performed.
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ASB 2006 Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)
This course emphasizes microeconomic concepts, including the mechanics of supply and
demand, the economics of the firm, the allocation of resources, returns to factors of
production, and the concept of a mixed economy and current microeconomic problems.
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ASB 2015 Information Management for Business (Credits: 3)
This course focuses on the information explosion, the globalization of economies, and the
increased competition and how information technology (IT) is being used as a tool to
implement business strategies and gain competitive advantage, not merely to support
business operations. This course takes a management instead of a technical approach to
the material presented. As such, it should be of interest to students of general
management interested in information technology issues and to students of information
technology interested in management issues.
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ASB 2026 International Business Competitiveness (Credits: 3)
This course examines international business with an emphasis on cultural diversity.
Topics include an overview of cultural similarities and differences among developing and
developed countries.
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ASI 2011 Web Page Development Concepts (Credits: 4)
The course covers using HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style
Sheets), and JavaScript to produce powerful interactive Web content.
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It provides evidence of different approaches based on real-world examples and
experiences of leading organizations from around the world.
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The goal is to expose students to these elements as they are used in a wide variety of
industry settings, including consumer and industrial goods, manufacturing and service
industries, small and large businesses, and domestic and global contexts.
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BSB 3057 Entrepreneurship Experience (Credits: 3)
This course will guide the students through the case study method, computer simulations,
and from local businesses researching the issues and challenges facing entrepreneurs. It
includes finance, marketing, human resources, valuation techniques, turnaround
management, exit strategies, and ethical considerations.
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10.3 MASTERS COURSES
LMS 5002 Leadership Theories and Practices (Credits: 3)
This course introduces students to the major theories of leadership and their application
in personal and professional settings. Students will engage in self-reflective and applied
learning activities that allow them to draw upon their personal characteristics and
experiences to make connections between class work and their leadership roles in their
communities. Emphasis is placed on identifying work behaviors aligned with relating to
people, thinking styles, and emotional intelligence that is necessary to become successful
in any organization. It emphasizes career development, cultural fit and interpersonal
savvy. Contemporary literature, case studies and work styles assessment will be used to
support learning.
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LMS 6016 Planning and Management of Education (Credits: 3)
This course will focus on (1) formal and informal organizational structures, concepts, and
practices, (2) the management process, (3) administrative and supervisory functions with
particular reference to personnel, and (4) program and fiscal management.
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MBA 5002 International Finance (Credits: 3)
This course offers a study of the international dimensions of finance on both developed
and underdeveloped nations, the role of multinational corporations, foreign exchange
rates and markets, international sources of funds, the cost of capital, financial structure,
and capital budgeting for foreign projects.
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The main content emphasizes descriptive and inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing
and probability.
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MBA 6019 MBA Capstone (Credits: 4)
This Capstone course is the culminating course/event for all the other courses and content
a student has undertaken to achieve the MBA degree. In this course the students will
bring to bear all the learning and knowledge from the previous courses to show
competence in the field of Business Administration. Specifically, students are expected to
submit a comprehensive work, developing a Business Plan, Proposal (for Project,
Program, Process, etc.), or any other comparable work.
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Also, students even will gain important insights into effectively interacting with the
financial institutions and regulatory agencies that are central to financing ventures. The
course provides the knowledge and insights needed for entrepreneurial success.
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10.4 DOCTORATE COURSES
DBA 8000 Issues and Trends in Business (Credits: 3)
This course affords the opportunity to perform research on international, multicultural,
multidiscipline, and multigenerational organizations. Several aspects will be examined;
culturally leadership skills, styles, practices, and trends will be reviewed. Applications of
theory and conversion to practice will be examined using case studies, demonstration,
and practice. The latest organizational theories will be reviewed as well as team
leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and ethical considerations.
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DBA 8005 Economics and Competitive Intelligence (Credits: 3)
This course introduces participants to Economic and Competitive Intelligence (CI) as a
management tool, contributing to developing skills and abilities to solve organizations’
problems by the students. Economic and Competitive Intelligence pays fundamental
attention to the understanding of CI, its resources, and scope. Particular attention is given
to the identification of the kind of problems that CI can solve, the methods to do it and
the ethical constraints of this discipline. This course has a practical approach, with a
particular focus on the utilization of CI resources by any organization.
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DBR 9009 Design and Research Methodologies (Credits: 6)
This course is centered in offering the opportunity to survey the different alternatives to
conducting a research in the business environments. The participant should gain a solid
understanding of conducting and evaluating research. A set of activities is established to
get the desired learning outcomes to successfully conduct a study to solve or look for
possible answers to investigation questions. In this arena, the scientific method is widely
accepted as an approach to systemically collect, analyze and report data to increase the
understanding of a specific topic.
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This course analyzed the main trends influencing education, and approaches, how
teaching and learning institutions change with the development of information
technologies.
The system would be based on knowledge management and used to rationalize the design
of programs, the development of curriculum and the facilitation of learning. It would also
provide the basis for a practical teacher training program to provide teachers with clearly
defined professional teaching competencies.
Using sources from anthropologists, historians, and their own lives. Through a study of
samples from a variety of cultures, students will examine the fluidity and multiplicity of
cultural identities and borders. Ways in which cultures change, how cultures shape and
are shaped by individuals, how misunderstandings and tensions arise between cultures,
and how those differences evolve are central issues in the course. Understanding some of
the dynamics of cultural identity and difference is essential for becoming a global citizen.
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DOE 8007 Foundations of Instructional Leadership (Credits: 3)
This course examines relationship among curriculum, instruction, and assessment of
student learning the use of data for instructional decision making and encouraging
educators’ reflection on their practice; and the development of comprehensive,
educational structures for the improvement of student achievement through a systemic
process of planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, instruction and
assessment.
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APPENDIX A
Date:
From:
Purpose: Humboldt International University has a grievance policy for students who feel that
they are victims of discriminatory practices or sexual harassment. The grievance policy is also
intended for students who are dissatisfied with any other academic or administrative aspect of
the university’s activities. To lodge a complaint, the student must complete and submit to the
Executive Director a “STUDENT GRIEVANCE FORM.” See Appendix B. Immediately after
the claim has been received, the Executive Director will initiate the appropriate investigation.
The student(s) that has (have) lodged the claim will be informed about the progress of the
investigation within seven (7) days from the day the claim has been received. Once the
investigation has been completed, the complainant(s) will be notified of the final determination.
Please explain in your own words why you are writing a student grievance.
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