Courses In Management Information Systems (MIS)

Undergraduate Courses In Management (MGMT)

3343 Management Information Systems (3-0). A foundation in the theory and practical application of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the development of business solutions. Use of information systems in supporting business processes, goals, and overall organizational strategy.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

3351 Advanced Business Analytics (3-0). This course builds on the basic data analytics course by including advanced topics in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Methods include using advanced data cutting and visualization, multiple regression, logistic regression, data mining, cluster analysis, and optimization. Applications extend to all areas of business including marketing, operations, and finance.
Prerequisite: Management 3332.

3352 Innovation in Emerging Technologies (3-0). An examination of technical and managerial issues related to innovation and disruptive technologies. A focus on the role of entrepreneurship, technology, competition, and strategy from start-ups to global organizations.
Prerequisite: Management 3343.

3361 Project Management (3-0). An introduction to the project management process with a focus on both the common body of knowledge associated with project management as well as the science and art of managing projects. This course introduces project management tools and techniques including the use of Network Diagrams, Work Breakdown Structures, Gantt charts, and current project management software.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

3393 Web Systems Development (3-0). The course covers hypertext markup language and other web-centered software. Students will learn how to plan, design, create and maintain web sites using hypertext markup code and other scripting languages.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

4301 Practicum in Management Information Systems. Instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based experience in the design and administration of management information systems, generally at a work or organizational site. The practicum is an unpaid learning experience involving actual information systems under the supervision of a faculty member. Student teams will evaluate the design and implementation of a significant information system or will develop such a system where none exists. Project management, management of the information systems function, and systems integration will be components of the project experience.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

4336 Fundamentals of Networking (3-0). A first course in data communications and networking. Topics include: IP networks and services, comparative network configurations and communications protocols, function and purpose of physical network components, resource sharing, client-server systems, administrative issues and tools, and industry standards. Provides initial training and opportunity for professional Network certification.
Prerequisites: Management 3343 and either Computer Science 1314 or 1351.

4343 System Analysis and Design (3-0). Provides an understanding of the system development and modification process. Emphasizes the application of analysis and design techniques, methodologies, and tools for solving business problems.
Prerequisites: Management 3343 and either Computer Science 1314 or 1351.

4344 Database Management Systems (3-0). An introduction to the design and implementation of databases for use in business organizations. Topics include data modeling and the use of user-oriented data languages. Students will design and deploy their own database.
Prerequisites: Management 3343 and either Computer Science 1314 or 1351.

4362 Seminar in Management Information Systems (3-0). Designed to acquaint the student with current literature and to evaluate new technological developments in the field of management information systems.
Prerequisite: Management 3343.

Graduate Courses In Management (MGMT)

6301 Management of Information Systems (3-0). Addresses the management of the information resources from a senior management viewpoint. Covers the use of information technology to achieve competitive advantage, information technology and the organization, managing information assets, outsourcing, information technology operations and management, and information technology as a business.