MIS 4500 - Information Systems Project

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Babson College

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Description:

4.00 credits MIS4500 Information Systems Project (General Credit) A capstone course that integrates the knowledge and skills that are learned in previous ITM (MIS) courses. The main effort involves the design, programming, and implementation of a computer-based system at a real company. As a group, students are required to go through the entire development process, starting at requirements definition, continuing through conceptual modeling including screens and reports designs, building the system, and concluding with various implementation efforts such as hardware and software selection and user training. Assuming the role of a consultant, students will spend some time at the client company site. These activities are done with tools that are used in real companies. These tools may include Microsoft Access, FrontPage, Excel, and other advanced software such as Cold Fusion among others. This course emphasizes hands-on computer skill development in a computer lab setting. It is recommended that students have taken either Web Technologies (MIS3690) or Software Development and Problem Solving and Design (MIS3640) or have equivalent experience. Prerequisite: IME 1 or Instructor Permission This course is typically offered in the following semester: Spring

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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