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IS 711 IT Management
This course, taught primarily by the case method, examines the environment, objectives, and issues relating to the management of the information systems function in current business entities. Its goal is to prepare business managers to deal with information systems related issues. The focus is on the fundamental management issues associated with developing an information technology infrastructure and strategy that builds on the business objectives and strategies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Discuss the importance of the information systems function in today's modern organization; Define the role of IT within the organization so that it can enable firm to meet its mission. Describe the roles of business managers and IT managers in achieving organizational benefits through use of IT; Outline an approach to align information management activities with the needs of the organization; Identify alternative ways to match the information systems function to the structure and behavior of the organization; Define management's key role in IT governance.
IS 724 IS/IT Architecture
This course introduces students to the basic building blocks of an information system - hardware, software, data and communication channels - and the role each of these plays in an information system. This course is designed as a technical introduction to information systems. The structure and interaction of the components comprising an information system is used to form an understanding of the architecture of information systems. The major topics covered include 1) the role and representation of data which examines the various forms of data and how they are stored and retrieved in a computer system, 2) hardware architecture which examines the components of a computer and peripherals and the operation of these components as part of a system 3) software architecture which examines system software concepts and 4) data communications which examines how data is transferred between devices over communication media and the protocols used to enable data transfer.
22 IS 721 - Systems Analysis & Design
Building information systems in today's complex business world is not a trivial task. Specific problem solving skills and knowledge of tools are required to carefully analyze business processes, document problems related to the flow of information, develop alternative solutions, decide on an appropriate system and then develop a computer-based system. This course will give students an appreciation of this complexity, and provide them with tools and procedures for building and managing software development projects. The students will learn to analyze a business process and document using a variety of techniques, including data flow diagrams and Unified Modeling Language. Students will work on a real-life project using tools such as Rational Rose. Pre-requisite: 22 IS 732
IS 732 Data Modeling and Database Design
The focus of this course is on data - both modeling and design of database systems. The course will provide a thorough grounding on both conceptual and logical data modeling. The entity-relationship modeling technique is used as the vehicle to learn conceptual modeling. Next, the students will learn techniques and procedures to map the conceptual model to its logical counterpart. The concept of normalization will be stressed in the logical data model. Some exposure to relational algebra will also be included in the course content. Finally, an introduction to data warehouse structure will be covered. The course includes a mandatory lab component wherein students will implement these concepts using software engineering tools (e.g., ORACLE Designer) and database management software (e.g., ACCESS, ORACLE).
IS 736 Network Design and Management
Network infrastructure is the most critical element in a distributed system. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of data communications as well as design, implementation and management of networks and inter-networks. It examines architectures for the implementation of scalable distributed applications as well as the process of designing and building a secure network infrastructure. Students are required to complete a network design project as part of the course requirements. Pre-requisite: IS 724
IS 740 Business Intelligence
The implementation and use of business intelligence (BI) has become an essential requirement for organizations to survive in the hypercompetitive marketplace. This course discusses the concepts of business intelligence as well as its underlying data warehousing infrastructure. The specific objectives of this course include: introduce the architecture and infrastructure for business intelligence; understand how BI infrastructure differs from the traditional data management practices; discuss various BI analytic techniques and gain hands-on exposure to BI tools by leading vendors such as Hyperion and SAP; learn current applications and emerging trends in the BI industry such as customer relationship management, business performance management, and real-time/tactical decision making.
IS 755 Project Management
The goal of this course is to enable students to learn to use the processes, tools, techniques, and areas of knowledge needed to successfully manage information system projects. Examples of both successful and failed IS projects will be used to gain a better understanding of the management of IS projects. We will also explore the use of automated tools including various project estimating models, life cycle methodologies (pre-defined tasks and work-breakdown structures), and MS Project. How to manage outsourced IS projects and vendor relationships will also be addressed.
IS 715 Java in the Enterprise
This course will serve as an introduction to web application development, using Sun's Java 2 Enterprise Edition development platform. In this regard, we will discuss technologies such as basic HTML, style sheets, Dynamic HTML, JSP, JavaBeans, JDBC, Servlets, and Java 2 programming language. It is the goal of this course to provide students with the necessary skills in designing and developing application systems with a focus on Web based application systems.
IS 725 - e-Business Application Development
A critical part of successfully implementing an e-Business solution is developing the proposed application. This course works as an introduction to web applications development, using Microsoft's newest development platform, Visual Studio.Net 2005. We will discuss and use technologies such as basic HTML, style sheets, and the .Net Framework (particularly, ASP .Net, VB .Net, and ADO .Net). Students will be expected to work in groups to develop a simple web application that incorporates these concepts using a real-life case. The course will take the format of a seminar. That is, while we will discuss and learn concepts in the classroom, students will be expected to do significant learning and research on their own as well. Pre-requisite: 22 IS 732
IS 728 Process Integration with ERP
This course is designed to teach students about business process integration, and the challenges in implementing ERP systems. Students will learn about the large number of decisions that must be made when configuring a system such as SAP R/3. They will use SAP R/3 to create, from the ground up, the organizational structure, master data, and business rules to support a hypothetical company's operations. They will then use test transactions to insure that the processes function as anticipated.
IS 738 Information Systems Security
This course provides a technical overview of information systems security. It examines the technology used for implementing a secure information system. Topics covered include: cryptography, authentication, authorization and security protocols. Emphasis will be placed on the design of secure systems from the initial stages as opposed to making a system secure after it is implemented. Students will also be exposed to the principles of planning and performing security assessments, risk analysis and penetration testing. Pre-requisite: IS 736
IS 751 Information Technology Auditing
Information systems are found throughout today's organizations and thus the need to assess the risk and evaluate the controls over these systems is becoming increasingly vital to the organization, its customers and society at large. This course is intended to serve two primary audiences, the accounting major and the information systems major. It is intended that the accounting major will add the skills and techniques from this course to those that they have acquired in their accounting curriculum and be better prepared to deal with information systems in the course of their work. The information system major will gain a better understanding of what the information systems they develop need in order to allow for the testing that an organization needs and may be required to do.
It is the purpose of this course to acquaint the student with the tools and techniques that can be used to efficiently and effectively determine whether the information systems in question are adequately protected, monitored and meet legally required standards.
IS 758 IT Services Management
This course will discuss critical challenges in the governance of the IT function, and its management as a service oriented department. Popular frameworks and concepts such as ITIL, CoBIT, ValIT, and SOA will be discussed, along with salient issues in IT governance, including the organization of the IS department, evaluating IT investments, human resource challenges, and outsourcing.
IS 760 CIO Forum
This course is an IT management forum in which Corporate Officers (Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and Chief Information Officers --CIO's) from industry speak and share their views, perspectives, and thoughts on the IT industry and its contemporary issues. It is a chance for the students to learn from senior executive practitioners, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice in both personal and enterprise IT management. Topics of focus vary each year; last year's were: IT Career Perspectives, including the importance of soft skills beyond the technical (e.g., vendor management, teamwork, presentation) and entrepreneurship; Strategic Planning for Enterprise IT.
22 IS 782 - Special Topics
As indicated by the title, this course will cover special IS topics based on the unique expertise and research interest of the IS faculty member who offers the course.
22 IS 795 - Seminar in IS
Varying subjects of topical interest in information systems.
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