Information Systems Concentration MBA Courses
- BMIS 2051—Project Management—3 credits
- This course focuses on the management of information systems development projects. Planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling systems development projects require traditional management skills, an understanding of quality assurance techniques, and an appreciation of the creative and volatile world of information technology. This course starts with a review of systems development approaches (e.g., the systems development life cycle, prototyping, and information engineering) and an overview of project management concepts. The course then focuses on project planning, monitoring, and controlling. It also covers the politics of projects, project staff and teamwork issues, and the implementation of projects.
- Prerequisites: Internship or permission of instructor.
- BMIS 2056—Management Information Systems Practicum 1—3 credits
- The objective of this practicum is to give the student information systems experience in an actual organizational setting. Examples of areas for internships are systems analysis and design; programming and implementation; problem definition and documentation; and marketing and needs analysis, education, and training. A project proposal is prepared by the student that, when approved by both a faculty advisor and a corporate supervisor, becomes the formal agreement to complete the project.
- Prerequisites: MIS students only.
- BMIS 2060—Independent Study in Management Information Systems—variable credits
- An independent course of study in management information systems may be arranged with a faculty member and a student advisor.
- Prerequisites: BMIS 2411.
- BMIS 2411—Information Systems—3 credits
- This course provides an overview of information technology and its application in a business. By simultaneously examining business cases and the capabilities of relevant technologies, students will develop an understanding of how information technology is the primary enabler for improved business processes. Systems and technologies that are examined from this dual business and technology perspective include relational databases, the Internet and networks, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and supply chain systems.
- Prerequisites: none (cross-listed as BACC 2411).
- BMIS 2586—Impact Analysis—3 credits
- This course focuses on the evaluation of systems in terms of organizational goals, systems goals, resources utilized, and the relevant operational, functional, process, and strategic impacts. Basic measurement theory and techniques as well as specialized systems evaluation measures and techniques are addressed. A term project involving the evaluation of a real-world system is required.
- Prerequisites: BMIS 2411 or permission of instructor.
- BMIS 2588—Database Management—3 credits
- As information systems are integrated into business operations, the data within these systems becomes an increasingly valuable corporate asset. This course develops students' knowledge of the technologies and techniques for collecting, disseminating, and managing data. The objective of the course is to develop immediately useful skills, such as SQL query construction and data modeling, while providing exposure to a range of data management technologies, strategies, and issues. Hands-on exercises with database management systems are provided to develop students' SQL and database design skills. Discussions, assignments, and projects focus on the challenges of developing and using database systems in dynamic organizations.
- Prerequisites: BMIS 2411 (may take concurrently) or permission of instructor.
- BMIS 2589—System Analysis and Design—3 credits
- Whether part of a strategic initiative or an operational development effort, information technology only becomes a valuable asset when it is implemented effectively. Business systems must be designed and deployed to meet real business needs, satisfy budgetary and schedule constraints, and make effective use of information technology, all while taking into account the existing processes, structures, and people. Accomplishing successful systems development projects require a wide range of technical, communication, and managerial skills. The goal of this course is to develop students' knowledge of structured analysis and design techniques, such as data and process modeling, client communication skills, and project management expertise. While the course materials highlight business systems analysis and design, the principles and techniques considered are applicable to a wide range of business implementation projects.
- Prerequisite: BMIS 2588 (may take concurrently) or permission of instructor.
- BMIS 2678—Electronic Commerce—3 credits
- Organizations of all kinds have found that electronic commerce technologies offer many opportunities. Examples abound that illustrate the possibilities. Firms can launch new businesses, provide greater customer support, market products and services in a new way, achieve competitive advantage, win leverage over suppliers, and afford substantial cost savings. Business models include applications that integrate customers, businesses, and internal operations, in all possible combinations. This course covers five main areas in electronic commerce: technologies, opportunities, cautions, strategies, and tactics. Lectures, guest speakers, case discussions, issue discussions, and two group projects will be used as teaching tools. The group projects will require creating an eBusiness plan and building a corresponding Web site to be presented to the class. Students who took BMIS 2578 (Commerce on the Information Highway) will not be permitted to take this course for credit.
- Prerequisites: BMIS 2411 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
- BMIS 25xx—Current Topics in MIS—1.5 credits
- (Course number changes from year to year.) The objective of this seminar-based, summer elective course is to expose the MBA student to a specific cutting-edge current topic in MIS. The specific topic to be discussed in the course will, most likely, change from year to year; however, the student will benefit in two ways: first, by having the unique opportunity to be first exposed to what is currently discussed in MIS and which will probably become common currency a few years down the road, and second, by getting the flavor for what is to be at the cutting edge of the field. Due to the changing nature of the specific topic, it is expected that different faculty members or PhD students will teach this seminar every year; however, the topic and course plan will be approved by the MIS coordinator prior to its inclusion in the annual academic calendar.
- Prerequisites: BMIS 2411.
