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MIS 310: Fundamentals of Programming (3 hours)
Use of the VB .NET programming language to teach fundamental programming concepts
in a visual programming environment. Includes business application development
principles for event-driven programming.
Prerequisite: Acct 260, Junior Standing, and Advanced Standing
MIS 315: Intermediate Programming (3 hours)
A second course in programming emphasizing data structuring concepts necessary
for building business application systems. Utilizes file design and access
application as the vehicle to teach traditional concepts of in-memory data
structures as well as advanced event-driven, object-oriented programming practices.
Prerequisite: MIS 310 and Advanced Standing
MIS 325: Data Communications and Computer Networks (3 hours)
Takes a problem-solving approach to introduce data communications and computer
networking concepts. Technical and managerial issues in supporting electronic
commerce, business-to-business electronic data interchange, virtual team,
extranets, local area networks (LAN), remote access, and internetworking
LANs over a wide area network (WAN) provide the backdrop for introducing
data communication concepts (OSI), standards, protocols, and technologies.
Prerequisite: Acct 260, Junior Standing, and Advanced Standing
MIS 600/450: Database Management Systems (3 hours)
This required course for MIS majors introduces students to various methodologies for conceptual data modeling including Entity-Relationship Data Modeling and Object-Oriented Database Design. Relational database management systems, the SQL standard, and data administration issues are thoroughly covered. A required database programming project allows students hands-on development with SQL servers in a client/sever environment. Electronic commerce transaction procession, data warehousing, data mining, and distributed database management are also covered.
Prerequisite: MIS 310, Junior Standing, and Advanced Standing
MIS 605: Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours)
Introduces various methodologies for system analysis, design, and implementation.
Examines application development in the context of the overall MIS Master
Planning effort; examines techniques related to business process reengineering.
Uses a real-life project as the vehicle to put into practice tools and techniques
related to interviewing, con/benefits analysis, computer-aided software engineering,
software project management, and system documentation.
Prerequisite: MIS 450, Junior Standing, and Advanced Standing
MIS 610: Database and Web Programming (3 hours)
Uses ASP .NET as the programming tool to teach Web application development.
Includes HTML forms and SQL-based data sources for developing interactive
and dynamic Web applications within a server-based scripting environment.
Covers advanced topic such as ADO and Implementing Security in ASP.
Prerequisite: MIS 325, MIS 600, and Advanced Standing
MIS 650: Knowledge Management (3 hours)
Introduces the design and implementation of systems for leveraging organizational
knowledge and intellectual capital. Includes the role of expert systems,
data warehousing and knowledge discovery tools, knowledge repositories,
e-learning applications, and discussion and chat technologies for knowledge
creation and sharing in support of decision making and problem solving
in business.
Prerequisite: MIS 600 and Advanced Standing
MIS 690: Seminar in Selected Topics (3 hours)
Repeatable with departmental consent.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing , Departmental Consent, and Advanced Standing
MIS 696: Managing the IS Function (3 hours)
Addresses the issues of managing the information systems (IS) functions. Includes
the role of IS as a corporate entity, developing a strategic plan for IT
investments, organizing the IS department, IS personnel management, IS project
management, the role of IS as a user-support entity, auditing the IS function,
and emerging issues in managing the IS department.
Prerequisite: MIS 450, , Junior Standing, and Advanced Standing
DS 655: Project Management (3 hours)
This hands-on practice and project based technology course intends to establish solid fundamentals and to acquire the knowledge needed to define the process of project management and design time-constrained projects. Students will also be exposed to the core methodology, processes and techniques important to manage highly demanding complex projects on time, which is essential for being successful. A software tool will be utilized in this course.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Advanced Standing, DS 350 or Instructor Consent
Not open for students with credit in DS 855
DS 660: Enterprise Management (3 hours)
This course is intended to introduce students to the underlying need for integration in organizations, which have traditionally operated with fragmented information systems. The focus will be on ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems but also other related E-Commerce systems will be discussed. Topics covered include overview of ERP systems, understanding business processes, and implementation issues. Students will learn about software packages available to implement such enterprise systems.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Advanced Standing, DS 350 or Instructor Consent
Not open for students with credit in DS 860
DS 665: Supply Chain Management (3 hours)
Emphasizing global integration and co-ordination, this introductory course delivers the basic concepts and decision making models critical to managing a global supply chain. Topics covered include supply chain design and operation, logistics strategies and network configuration, inventory management and risk pooling, the role of information technology in the supply chain, warehousing and material handling systems, supplier relations, and strategic alliance.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Advanced Standing, DS 350 or Instructor Consent
Not open for students with credit in DS 865
DS 675: Spreadsheet Modelling for Decision Making (3 hours)
This course is taught by example and adopts a practical spreadsheet based approach to the modeling of a wide variety of business problems. The ability to think through complex problems and develop spreadsheet models (optimization and simulation) is valuable for all business students. The approach taken in this course concetrates on problem solving in an interdisciplinary context that also develops spreadsheet skills.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Advanced Standing, DS 350 or Instructor Consent
Not open for students with credit in DS 875