Courses

Course focuses on the basic end-user computing skills needed by individuals to increase their productivity in the business workplace. This course develops students' skills through the use of software such as databases and spreadsheets, as well as presentation, communication, and information retrieval applications, and mainframe interfaces. A student may receive credit for only one of CIS 1020/1100, CS 1050, FCS 2250, PEPR 1490, or SOC 1820.

CIS 1100 End-User Computing (1 hr)

This course provides BBA degree students with an on-line alternative to BIS 1020. The class consists of a series of interactive skill modules for the student acquisition and demonstration of end-user computing ability. Students will be introduced to a combination of business applications, which provide introduction to campus and external computing networks. This is a self-paced course with exams for students with partial skills in computer usage. The course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. A student may receive credit for only one of CIS 1020/1100, CS 1050, FCS 2250, or SOC 1820.

CIS 2600 Business Programming A (3 hrs)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and implementations of modern visual programming language in a business environment. Major topics include general programming tools for business applications, fundamentals of business programming such as data types, expressions, operators, and basic programming structures of business applications.

Prerequisite : CIS 1020 or CIS 1100 or equivalent.

CIS 2610 Business Programming B (3 hrs)

This course introduces principles and techniques of object-oriented programming. It emphasizes on proper formulation and abstraction of the problem domain to build robust, flexible, and extensible business applications. Topics include programming logic, documentation, object-orientated design, user interfaces, business programming logic, and software verification and validation in the business environment.

Prerequisite : CIS 1020 or CIS 1100 or equivalent.

BUS 2700 Information and Communication Infrastructure (3 hrs)

This course provides the foundational knowledge about business information and communication infrastructures. A system approach is used to present material on enterprise, and global information and communication infrastructures. The student will be introduced to applications for managerial information, data warehousing, decision support systems, CAD/CAM and logic systems within the framework of integrated business and system strategies. Electronic communication systems in networked, extended and virtual enterprises will also be examined. The theme is information and systems literacy.

Prerequisite : CIS 1020 or1100 (or equivalent) and BIS 1420 (or equivalent)

CIS 2800 Internet Programming (3 hrs)

This course is a programming course that develops the basic knowledge and skills needed to implement solutions with Internet programming tools. Students will create Internet solutions using current client-side programming technologies such as XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and VBScript, as well as current server-side programming technologies such as PHP and ASP.

Prerequisite : CIS1020/110 and BCM1420 or equivalents, and Instructor's permission.

CIS 3260 LAN Administration (3 hrs)

The course provides an introduction into design, implementation, and administration of Local Area Networks (LAN). The characteristics, engineering and economic tradeoffs among the essential hardware and software components are studied. Evolving standards protocols, interfaces, and local area networking strategies are examined. This course supports the establishment of communication systems requirements and their translation into specific LAN configurations. Case projects are used throughout the course to emphasize design and administration options in practical situations.

Prerequisite : BAD status.

CIS 3600 System Analysis and Design (3 hrs)

This course focuses on systems analysis and design for a computer-based information system. It covers fundamental system concept and theory, analysis of information needs and data requirements, conceptual modeling techniques, and various system design methodologies. In addition, students are required to conduct a team-based project using modern CASE tools to analyze and design an information system with some real world applications. A developed system prototype with an oral presentation is also required. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisites : CIS 2600 or CIS 2610, or CIS2800 for eBizD major.

CIS 3660 Computer Networking (3 hrs)

The analysis of enterprise needs for computer networking is examined. The design of enterprise network architecture composed of Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and Global Area Network (GAN) is undertaken. A network architecture is designed within the framework of Enterprise, National and Global Information Infrastructures through private or public information superhighways (the Internet) and telecommunication services. E-commerce's networking solutions are studied as a major component of those infrastructures. A case study is applied to gain skills in planning and designing enterprise-wide computer network architectures. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisites : BUS2700.

CIS 3900 Business Web Architecture (in effect Fall 2004) (3 hrs)

This course applies human computer interaction theories, principles, and techniques to develop effective and usable Web applications for the business environment. Topics include WWW architecture, modern web-based languages, search engines, interactive content, multimedia, and other technologies for the WWW. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of various Web sites and develop Web applications to support Internet commerce.

Prerequisites: CIS 1020 or equivalents.

CIS 4100 CIS Internship (3 hrs)

Under the direction of a faculty advisor, qualified students may engage in a varierty of professional experiences. Scheduled meetings with advisor and written experience reports required. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours credit.

Prerequisite: Approved application required

CIS 4600 Business Database Application (3 hrs)

This course focuses on the design and development of business database applications. In specific, topics include data modeling, data dictionary, normalization theory, logical and physical database design, database inquiry using query languages, database implementation using modern database management systems and networking technologies, and data maintenance and administration skills. Students are required to construct and develop a business database using current technology and graphic user interface design packages. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisite : CIS 3600.

CIS 4640 Business Data Mining (3 hrs)

This course focuses on the theoretical understanding and practical applications of Knowledge Management. Specifically, it covers data warehousing, data-mining along with the decision support theories and models from quantitative methods and artificial intelligence applications such as decision support systems, expert systems, fuzzy logic, and neural networks. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisite : CIS 4600.

CIS 4700 e-Portals Development (3 hrs)

This course is focused on the design and development of Web-based information sharing systems. Pertinent concepts in E-business, database applications, knowledge management, and Internet programming gained from the previous classes are applied in developing Web-based information sharing systems. Some industrial knowledge management systems and search engines are reviewed. Development toolkits and team approach are applied to system development and prototyping solutions tested in the laboratory. Theses solutions include electronic management of structured and unstructured content which leads towards the discovery of new information and knowledge, applied in decision-making.

Prerequisite : CIS3900.

CIS 4900 e-Commerce Development (3 hrs)

The trends in e-commerce architecture are studied within the scope of consumer-to-business, business-to-business relations and the enterprise evolution. The impact of E-commerce solutions upon local, national and global trading are examined in order to plan a customized solution for a given business. A part of the course is skills-oriented with computer projects that employ modern web technologies with interactive database processing in support of cybercash, and other e-commerce components and activities, including security protection. Web sites are developed with strong links to real world business applications.

Prerequisite : CIS3900 and Co-Requisite CIS4600.

CIS 4950 Web Administration(3 hrs)

This course explores the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deploy, administer, and maintain effective Web systems in various business contexts. Students will learn how to effectively integrate Web systems to meet business needs through readings, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Technologies that might be covered include Apache, IIS, Perl, and advanced PHP/ASP. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisite : CIS 4900 & LAW 3850

CIS 4990 Enterprise Project (3 hrs)

This is the capstone course of the CIS curriculum. Applications of computer, programming, and system knowledge, and skills gained from the previous classes are applied in developing an enterprise-wide software project. Some industrial enterprise-wide packages are reviewed. A team approach is applied to develop and integrate different computerized business functions into an integrated software system. Project management techniques and computer simulated solutions are formally presented to emphasize team dynamics and management skills. Students taking this course are required to have a laptop computer meeting the minimum specifications defined by the HCoB.

Prerequisite: CIS 4600

CIS 5550 Topics in Computer Information Systems (3 hrs)

Special topics appropriate to business applications such as data base management systems, structured concepts, networking, programming documentation and efficiency, planning, organizing and directing management information systems. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: CIS 3600.

CIS 5960 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

A directed independent project in an area of Administrative Systems, Business Communication, or Computer Information Systems.

Prerequisite: CIS 4960 Independent Study.

CIS 5980 Readings (1-4 hrs)

A series of direct readings in an area of Administrative Systems, Business Communication, or Computer Information Systems.

Prerequisite: CIS 4980 Readings.

CIS 6000 Seminar in Computer Information Systems (3-4 hrs)

Intensive problem solving in the area of Computer Information Systems. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: None

CIS 6300 Data Administration (3 hrs)

Emphasizes the administrative aspects of managing data resources in organization. Orientation of the course is towards developing specific skills in MBA students that will empower them to administer challenges of using Data Base Management Systems effectively.

Prerequisite: CIS 2600, 2610, and 3600.

CIS 6620 Managing the System Development Project (3 hrs)

Course focuses on project management while reviewing and reinforcing student's understanding of system development methodology. Major emphasis of course will be managing those projects which involved SDLC methodology.

Prerequisite: CIS 2600, 2610, and 3600.

CIS 6640 Knowledge Management (3 hrs)

Objectives of course are to familiarize students with artificial intelligence and its applications in knowledge-based systems and knowledge management, and learn how this information technology can be applied to solve common business problems. Designed to show how such systems can assist managers in setting and achieving organizational objectives effectively and efficiently.

Prerequisite: CIS 2600 and 3600.

CIS 6660 Managing Data Communications (3 hrs)

This course provides students with a managerial perspective of data communication and computer networks. The intent of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills to accurately evaluate recommendations about data communication needs and manage the data communication activities of a business organization.

Prerequisite: CIS 3600.

CIS 6740 ERP Portal Management (3 hrs)

This course provides students with the knowledge of how to customize, maintain, and manage ERP Web Portals to maximize their effectiveness and efficiency in various business environments.

Prerequisite: BUS 6180

CIS 7100 Independent Research (2-6 hrs)

CIS 7120 Professional Field Experience (2-12 hrs)

Courses Offered by Department of Finance and Law

The following courses are offered by the Department of Finance and Law. Please visit their programs website for more details.

FCL 3850 e-Business Law (3 hrs)

Courses Offered by School of Communication

The following courses are offered by the School of Communication. Please visit their programs website for more details.

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Electronic Business Design (eBizD)

Telecommunications & Information Management (TIM)

MBA Course Descriptions

CIS 1020 Introduction to End-User Computing (3 hrs)