Course Descriptions

MIS Courses

2303. Introduction to Computer Systems Software 3 hours
Introduction to the microcomputer and the software applicable to the
business world. Emphasis is on software via hands-on learning of operating systems and applications such as word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. May be waived by competency exam.

3305. Management Information Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: MIS 2303 or its equivalent 3 hours
Introduction to the concepts of systems analysis and design. Focus is on the nature of information retrieval systems and the cost of information, emphasizing the design of systems to meet the information processing needs of the end user.

3306. Programming Concepts for Managers (4316) 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 2303 and MIS 3305
This is an introductory computer programming concepts course for graduate business majors. The course introduces the process of developing computer programs and will emphasize the phases of problem definition, algorithm development, logical design, and coding of programs. The use of the C programming language will be used to develop and accomplish programming assignments.

3315. Applications Software Design and Evaluation 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 3305
Explores the design, development, and evaluation of specific applications software using standard and special purpose languages. Advanced concepts of file and report design, algorithmic processes, development of programming specifications, software evaluation proposals and criteria, data security, and computer graphics are presented.

3325. Accounting and Financial Information Systems (4325)
(ACC 3325) 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 3305 or consent of instructor
A study of the processes, internal controls, and procedures by which an organization's financial information is developed. Emphasis is on capturing, analyzing, storing, processing, and reporting of accounting information as it relates to the information needs of the organization.

3334. Internet Services (4333) (MCO 3334) 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 2303 or its equivalent
Provides an overview and understanding of the conceptual background needed to become Internet literate. Examines a broad range of topics regarding the Internet: origins, email, discussion groups, search engines, and using the World Wide Web. Course content includes the design and implementation of personal web pages and the use of Internet resources foronline research.

3345. Project Management and Control 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 3305, 3315, or consent of instructor
Introduction to the principles of project management and control as a separate process to be understood and mastered. Emphasis is on project scheduling, work identification and assignment, time and results estimating and reporting, user and management interaction, project management tools, project documentation, post-implementation follow up, and other aspects associated specifically with the responsibilities of project leaders.

4305. Advanced Concepts of Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: MIS 3305 3 hours
Study of the advanced concepts of developing and managing the
organization's information systems from the perspective of the
organization's highest ranking management information systems manager. Topics include strategic systems planning, managing and controlling systems projects, and effective deployment of information resources in support of information strategies.

4310. Internet Advertising (MCO 4310) 3 hours
An examination of the techniques, visualization, and production of
advertising for the Internet.

4330. Electronic Commerce 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 3333 or consent of instructor
Emphasis will be placed on integrating and synthesizing business strategies used in electronic commerce to understand the economic framework and specific technologies found in actual business models. Examines the legal, ethical, security, and tax issues that arise as part of the electronic commerce business environment.

4332. Management of Telecommunications 3 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing and MIS 3305
A foundation course concerned with digital and analog forms of electronic communications, design, and performance networks and their relationship to the provision of information services. Examines the use and management of telecommunications resources with emphasis placed on integrating and synthesizing telecommunications applications

4335. Senior Seminar in Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: Senior standing 3 hours
Taken in the last semester of the senior year, this course is a practical exercise in MIS. Requires the student to study applications of project control, systems design concepts, and advanced state-of-the-art technology in a rapidly developing industry.

4345. Database Management 3 hours
Prerequisite: MIS 3305
An introductory database concepts course that focuses on the database development life cycle which provides the framework for conceptual data modeling and design. The course synthesizes practical database issues in a framework of strategic and tactical management issues that include database planning, DBMS selection, database administration, security, integrity, and distributed databases. Database programming will also be covered.

4393. Internship I 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

4394. Internship II 3 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

CIS Courses

3301. Business Telecommunication Network+ Certification 3 hours

Prerequisite: CompTIA  A+  certification, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course instructor’s approval.

This course examines Fundamental knowledge about the use, construction, and management of data communication networks. Topics include networking fundamentals, team collaboration, organizational communication, the basics of local area networks and wide area networks including networking, the Internet and Intranet, clients, servers, and languages to support electronic commerce. Hands-on projects are utilized throughout the course to illustrate how various network operating systems are implemented.

3305. Fundamentals of Network Security 3 hours

CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+  certifications, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course or instructor’s approval.

This course will take an in-depth look at network security concepts, techniques and the theoretical concepts applied in a security environment. Also, this course uses a practical, hands-on approach when examining networking security techniques. Along with examining different network strategies, this course will explore the advancement of network implementation as well as timeless problem solving strategies.

3310. IT Support Services -- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Help Desk Analyst (HDA) 3 hours

CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+  certifications, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course or instructor’s approval.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the help desk environment and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in the user support industry. Students will learn problem-solving and communication skills when providing user support. Through hands-on exercises and case projects students will learn how to apply their knowledge and develop their ideas and skills. They will also learn how to work individually and in teams which will prepare them for a team-oriented work environment.

4301. Advance Networking -- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
3 hours

CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+  certifications, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course or instructor’s approval.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Cisco Networking Academies Program material.  This course covers network devices, routed and routing protocols, TCP/IP and IP addressing and subnetting, electricity and electronics, network maintenance/troubleshooting, WAN concepts, and basic Cisco router commands.  Hands-on projects are utilized throughout the course to illustrate how various network operating systems are implemented.  This course provides students with a basic understanding of networking technology, with a focus on network hardware.

4305. Systems Administration – Microsoft Certified System Engineering (MCSE)  3 hours
CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+  certifications, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course or instructor’s approval.

This course covers Server Administration; with hands-on approach labs the student gain exposure to the challenges of a networking professional.  Projects and exercises are used to reinforce skills learned.  Specific topic coverage includes: installing, managing, troubleshooting, configuring and upgrading servers.

4399. Special Topics –  Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
(CHFI) 3 hours

CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+  certifications, and MIS 3305 strongly recommended as a prior course or instructor’s approval.

Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Computer forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence. Evidence might be sought in a wide range of computer crime or misuse, including but not limited to theft of trade secrets, theft of or destruction of intellectual property, and fraud. CHFI investigators will draw on an array of methods for discovering data that resides in a computer system, or recovering deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information.

Many of today's top tools of the forensic trade will be taught during this course, including software, hardware and specialized techniques. The need for businesses to become more efficient and integrated with one another, as well as the home user, has given way to a new type of criminal, the "cyber-criminal."