5090. Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems. 1.5 hours. Examines the interaction between information systems and the organizational context. Specific topics to be covered include the strategic role of information systems (IS), interorganizational systems, the Internet and WWW, electronic commerce, reengineering, the human impacts of IS, the management of change, IS development and implementation, and emerging types of information technology. Course work includes lectures, readings, case analyses and discussion, electronic meeting technology, hands-on computer assignments, and a team field project.
5110. Structure of Programming Languages. 3 hours. Introduces graduate students to new approaches in programming business applications. Makes use of visual programming tools as well as traditional programming tools such as COBOL. Problem-solving techniques and structured programming are covered early and used throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5090 or equivalent, or consent of department.
5120. Information Systems Development. 3 hours. The foundations of business information systems analysis and design. Concentration on contemporary design methodologies and computer-aided software engineering techniques. Topics include strategic information systems planning, requirements analysis, user interface design, data design, process design, system testing, ethics, and system audit ability, control and security. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5090 or equivalent, or consent of department.
5130. Operating Environments. 3 hours. Advanced technical concepts including basic operating system resources, command and control languages, and operating system internals and utilities. COBOL and Assembler implementation, capabilities, and resource requirements are covered for IBM MVS/ESA and VM/ESA., UNIX, and Windows NT. Introduces students to advanced software technical concepts that form the foundation of business computer systems. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5110 or consent of department.
5420. Foundations of Database Management Systems. 3 hours. An introduction to database and database management systems technology within the framework of a business environment. Topics include the study of analysis, design, development and implementation of database-oriented file organizations in business applications. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 or equivalent, or consent of department.
5600. Visual Information Technologies. 3 hours. The role of visual information systems in organizations. Alternative taxonomies of information systems, in particular, modes of processing. Human-machine information and data access systems. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5110 or equivalent, or consent of department.
5610. Executive and Decision Support Technologies. > 3 hours. An analysis of how computer systems can assist executive decision making and improve productivity. Emphasis is placed on the design, construction, utilization and managerial impacts of executive support systems. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
5620. Networking and Telecommunications. 3 hours. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the strategic impact on the business organization of the convergence of telecommunications and computer topics. The course includes the design and organizational restructuring issues associated with new technologies in telecommunications. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
5630. N-Tier Systems. 3 hours. Examines technical and managerial issues associated with the design, development, and deployment of client/server computer systems. Topics include architectures, platform connectivity and project management. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5110, 5120 and 5420, or consent of department.
5640. Object Oriented Systems. 3 hours. Examines a variety of managerial issues associated with developing and implementing object-oriented system applications within business. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 and 5420, or consent of department.
5650. Emerging Information Technologies. 3 hours. Examines various managerial and technical issues associated with the introduction of new information technologies within the firm. Subjects include environmental scanning for new IT developments, assessment of new IT, and legal/ethical issues. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 and 5420, or consent of department.
5660. Data Administration and Project Management. 3 hours. Examines data administration and project management functions including the implementation and acquisition of business computer information systems within the constraints of legal, technological, economic and environmental issues. Topics are analyzed with respect to their impact on the selection, acquisition, utilization and evaluation of business computer information systems. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 and 5420, or consent of department.
5670. International Issues in Information Technology. 3 hours. Discussion and in-depth analysis of contemporary information systems topics with emphasis on the economic and technological impact of computer information systems on the business environment. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
5680. Electronic Commerce Systems. 3 hours. Provides tools, skills, and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the emergence of electronic commerce on the Internet. In addition to acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and creating a personal electronic presence of the World Wide Web, the student will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, electronic shopping, electronic distribution, and electronic collaboration. The student will also explore several of the problem areas in electronic commerce such as security (authentication, privacy), encryption, safeguarding or intellectual property rights, acceptable use policies, and legal liabilities. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120, and 5420 or consent of department.
5690. Topics in Information Technology. 3 hours. Current issues dealing with the development and use of information technologies in business. Prerequisite(s): BCIS 5120 or consent of department. May be repeated for credit.
5700. Strategic Use of Information Technology. 3 hours. Provides an overview and understanding of the issues involved in the strategic management of the information assets of organizations. Examines a broad range of issues and problems associated with the management of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) and their alignment with the strategic goals of the organizations. Focuses on the managerial rather than the technical issues and views IS from the perspective of managers at all levels. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Foundation and Technology Sequence course work and within 9 hours of graduation.
5800. Cooperative Education Internship. 1-3 hours. Supervised work in a job related to student's career objective. Prerequisite(s): student must meet employer's requirements and have consent of department chair or BCIS master's coordinator. Pass/no pass only, and cannot be used as a support course.
5900-5910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the COBA Student Advising Office prior to registration.
6010. Seminar in Business Administration. 3 hours. Covers one or more special fields. May be repeated for credit, and two or more sections may be taken concurrently.
6650. Seminar in Man-Machine Studies. 3 hours. The study of computer information systems in the context of their interaction with human users, including an examination of how the human user makes decisions and is supported or inhibited in that task by the orientation and design of information systems.
6660. Comparative Information Systems Theory. 3 hours. Comparative study of present theories with particular attention to the role of computer-based information systems in the organizational policy of business, government and other institutions. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. May be repeated for credit.
6670. Topics in Information Systems. 3 hours. Topics of historical, current and future relevance in the design, development, installation and management of computer-based information systems are examined using readings, case studies and lectures. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. May be repeated for credit.
6900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved. Pre-requisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the COBA Student Advising Office prior to registration.
6910. Special Problems. 3 hours. Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in field involved. Prerequisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the COBA Student Advising Office prior to registration.
6940. Individual Research. 1-12 hours. Individual research for the doctoral candidate. Prerequisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the COBA Student Advising Office prior to registration.
6950. Doctoral Dissertation. 3, 6 or 9 hours. To be scheduled only with consent of department. 12 hours credit required. No credit assigned until dissertation has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment in this course subsequent to passing qualifying examination for admission to candidacy. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the COBA Student Advising Office prior to registration.
5010. Statistical Analysis. 1.5 hours. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics; includes frequency distributions, averages, dispersions, index numbers, time-series analysis, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distribution, estimation, tests of significance, chi-square, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and sample design. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1190 or equivalent. This course meets the deficiency requirement of statistics (MSCI 3700 and 3710) for MBA candidates, and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration.
5180. Introduction to Decision Making. 3 hours. Emphasis on model assumptions, applying the correct statistical model and interpreting the results. Topics include simple regression, multiple regression (e.g., qualitative variable coding, model building) and experimental design (e.g., completely randomized design, randomized block design, multi-factor designs). Prerequisite(s): MSCI 5010 or equivalent.
5210. Model-Based Decision Making. 3 hours. Explains how model-based decision support systems aid managerial decision processes. Attention will be paid to the how and why such a model is used in a support system environment. Course topics include the use of mathematical, statistical, and business models that are embedded in decision support systems for dealing with both structured and semi-structured decision problems. Students identify opportunities and problems for which the use of modeling will enhance a decision maker's chance of success. Different type of models and decision structuring techniques will be compared and contrasted, and appropriate techniques will be illustrated to analyze real-life situations. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 5010 or equivalent.
5220. Statistical Sampling. 3 hours. Introduction to sampling theory and applications. Attention is focused on major survey sampling techniques, including cluster, ratio, stratified and simple random sampling. Principal concepts and methods of acceptance sampling that are useful in quality control are presented, including operating characteristic curves, and single, double and sequential sampling plans for attributes and variables. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 5180 or consent of department.
5230. Non-Parametric Statistics for Business Research.
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