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  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, the database administrator will come to understand how a database is used in order to effectively manage and maintain business resources, how database components interact with one another, and how issues of access affect the security and integrity of the database. Through hands-on practice, students will develop the skills needed to maintain, manage, and secure an effective and efficient database including performance monitoring, database security, user management and back-up/disaster recovery techniques. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, students will learn the process of developing a software product using the object-oriented approach. Through case studies and projects, students will understand the concepts of classes and objects, methods and message passing, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation and method overloading. The course will also introduce advanced programming constructs needed for the implementation of programming projects. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces the concepts of the system development life cycle, providing students with a core set of skills for planning, managing and executing systems analysis and design processes. Topics covered will include the theory of analysis of information systems; the use of information management, database management and implementation of project management strategies. Students will develop an understanding of how CASE (computer-aided system engineering) tools, class diagrams, and system architecture design is used in system development. Through case study and hands-on application, students will develop an understanding of structured approaches to the system development process. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students will discuss topics such as local area networks, wide area networks, topologies, transmission media and security. Special attention will be given to the most significant aspects of networking, such as the TCP/IP protocol suite, laying the groundwork for further courses in Network, Internet and Database security. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides the students with the theoretical and technical knowledge needed to design and implement an effective security strategy in a corporate network environment. Topics covered in this course include: firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication, cryptography, encryption, digital signatures and key exchange. Students will learn how to enhance network security with cabling and network hardware, understand different types of firewalls, packet filtering and NAT, set up and secure virtual private networks and understand hacker exploits. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, students will learn principles for defending operating systems including account and file system security. Assessing risk and reducing risk is not only an issue for the operating system but also for the database. To understand database protection concepts, students will discuss access control models for DBMSs, multilevel secure relational models, inference controls, and database encryption. The ethical considerations of data access and privacy will be addressed from an IT perspective. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, students will learn the requirements for planning, organizing and managing information security in an organization. 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, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, including technical and managerial responses. An overview of the information security planning and staffing functions will expose students to the security management lifecycle. Students will study managerial responsibilities including personal and organizational ethics, documentation, control and audit procedures, corporate security costs, and benefit identification. ( Prerequisite: CIS 500)
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this integrative capstone course, students apply the knowledge gained in the courses of the MIS program. Students will collaborate to research, analyze, design, and document a complete IS system. Students will consult with local businesses to propose an IS design that meets the business's challenge. Students will meet with the selected business's management to discuss their requirements and the students' solutions. This real-world project will allow students to use their knowledge of databases, networking, information security, and management to facilitate global connections . (Prerequisite: CIS 500
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course examines all the marketing communications tools: advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, sponsorship, direct marketing, point-of-purchase, public relations and interest communication; and discuss how to orchestrate these elements into one clear voice that breaks through today's communication clutter. These concepts are studied in greater detail with students to gain an understanding of how to use, coordinate and integrate these elements to maximize promotional impact and improve marketing budget return on investment.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course examines the components of marketing promotion and provides opportunity for students to apply these concepts to a real world marketing problem. Promotional concepts such as advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and personal selling are incorporated into a marketing communications plan. Students will gain understanding of how to use and coordinate these elements to maximize promotional impact and improve marketing budget on investment. Students will need to work within a given budget and create a marketing plan to increase revenue and meet project goals. ( Prerequisite: Honors Program)
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