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  • 3.00 Credits

    Business Information Systems. Three semester hours. This course provides an in-depth examination of the challenges and benefits of integrating information systems (IS) across the organization. It examines IS integration from a business process perspective. This course also provides an in-depth knowledge of application of the computer to business organizations, including a study of the capabilities and limitations of the computer. This material is presented through study of contemporary literature. Case studies of applications with particular emphasis%
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    Information Systems Project Management - Three semester hours IS Project Management is the discipline of defining and managing the vision, tasks, and resources required to complete a project. This course covers management techniques to plan, execute and control software development projects. It will provide and introduction to the project management knowledge areas of scope, resource management (time, money, and people), quality control, risk, and communications as well as software specific areas such as estimation and metrics.%
  • 3.00 Credits

    Business Process Analysis and Design - Three semester hours The course offers an integrated perspective of the problems in today's information systems environment with concentration on contemporary design methodologies and considerations unique to users of computers and IS. Topics include current systems analysis, modular design, development and implementation, documentation, project planning and task definition, and other systems analysis topics. %
  • 3.00 Credits

    Programming Logic - Three semester hours An introduction to the program development and design process, including computer-based concepts of problem-solving, structured programming logic and techniques, algorithm development and program design. Topics include program flowcharting, algorithms, input/output techniques, looping, modules, selection structures, file handling, control breaks, pseudocoding, and user documentation. Offers students an opportunity to apply skills in a laboratory environment.%
  • 3.00 Credits

    Telecommunications, Networking, and Security - Three semester hours This course provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including networking and telecommunication technologies, hardware, software, and the security technology necessary to protect them from internal and external forces. Emphasis is upon the analysis and design of networking applications in organizations. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options are also covered. Students learn to evaluate and select different communication options within an organization. The students will develop an understanding of the tools, techniques, and principles of network security.%
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    Data Base Management. Three semester hours. This course provides a foundation for the design, implementation, and management of database systems. Students will study both design and implementation issues, however, database management issues will be emphasized. Management issues will include transaction management and concurrency control, distributed database management systems, and database administration. Consent of instructor.%
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    Data Warehousing - Three semester hours Students will study issues involved in data warehousing and its value to the business. This course covers the fundamentals of data warehousing architecture and the issues involved in planning, designing, building, populating and maintaining a successful data warehouse. The course introduces students to data mining and how it relates to data warehousing. Specific topics covered include the logical design of a data warehouse, the data staging area and extract-transform-load processing, the use of multi-dimensional analysis using OLAP techniques, and coverage of the knowledge discovery process including common data mining modeling techniques. MIS 526 or Instructor Approval%
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    Foundations of Security - Three semester hours This is a discussion of the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a overview of the field of Information Security and Assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Pre-requisite: MIS 524%
  • 3.00 Credits

    Management of Security - Three semester hours This course involves detailed examinations of a systems-wide perspective of information security, beginning with a strategic planning process for security. It includes an examination of the policies, procedures and staffing functions necessary to organize and administrate ongoing security functions in the organization. Subjects include security practices, security architecture and models, continuity planning and disaster recovery planning. This course will enable the student to manage the security process in a wide array of business and industrial settings. They will learn to use the tools that will assist in the management process. It will also involve the development of the security implementation philosophy and the manner in which that philosophy should be applied in a variety of business settings. Pre-requisite: MIS 533 %
  • 3.00 Credits

    Intro to Bus. Intel. - Three semester hours The course provides students with working knowledge of the concepts, techniques, and tools to provide effective business intelligence. Students learn how to leverage data warehousing and data mining to establish a competitive advantage and solve business problems faster by using online analytical processing, data warehousing and data mining tools. In addition, this course provides a detailed overview and strategic analysis of the available business intelligence technologies. Students also learn how business intelligence technologies fit into the overall business strategy. %
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