Information Systems Development and Applications (3)

Dasgupta, Granger, Duan

The information systems life cycle evaluated in terms of technologies, impact, and management. Structured and object-oriented analysis, prototyping, software reuse, testing, life-cycle costs, software development environments, and organizational and behavioral aspects of development projects. Prerequisite: ISTM 4120.

Relational Databases (3)

Artz, Haddad, Lumley

Introduces the theory of relational databases and commences an in-depth discussion of Relational database theory and design at the conceptual, logical, and physical levels. Structured query language (SQL) is covered in depth. Prerequisite: ISTM 4121. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Telecommunications and Enterprise Networks (3)

Lumley

The technologies and applications of telecommunication systems in the commercial and public sectors with emphasis on wireless, mobile, and Internet communication protocols. Systems technology and configurations to support business application requirements are evaluated. Functional characteristics of network technologies.

Information Technology Project Management (3)

Carayannis, Cherian, Sahasrabudhe

Project and program management practices with an emphasis on information technology projects. The basic tools of project management: work breakdown structure, cost, schedule and performance goal setting, and risk analysis. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Lumley, Artz

Concepts, architectures, frameworks, and technology of web application development. The Internet as hardware and software architecture for creating business applications. Web and web application servers, system development methods and techniques, client-side and server-side scripting. Prerequisite: ISTM 3119. (Fall and summer)

Lumley

Comprehensive examination of computer security issues from the design, management, and business information system ownership perspectives. System security concepts, methods, and policies from the design and planning stages to multi-level system implementation. Design of risk assessment strategies to achieve security goals. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Cherian, Money

Information resources management strategically assesses and exploits information technology assets for competitive advantage. The CIO role in information resources management, planning, security, information integration, enterprise model development, and data administration. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Sahasrabudhe, Haddad, Money

Capstone project course in which students apply conceptual and technical knowledge in analyzing, planning, and designing an on-line information system. Culminates with system proposal/design presentations. Restricted to eligible students in their final semester. Prerequisite: ISTM 6201-207. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Artz, Zhou

Introduction to the theory of data warehousing, dimensional data modeling, and online analytical processing (OLAP) through case studies, technology, and a design project. (Summer)

Lumley, Zhou

Enterprise applications concepts, architecture, and technologies for emerging technologies and IT frameworks. The Internet as a major resource for globally distributed applications using grid and utility computing. Web servers, development methods and techniques, data stores for massively distributed applications, and client/server side scripting. (Summer)

Zhou

Advanced programming design, development, and analysis topics with an emphasis on business applications. Problem modeling and development of algorithm solutions. Basic data structures and algorithms, such as linked list, stack and tree, graph theory, sorting and searching. (Spring)

Granger

Human-computer interaction as an interdisciplinary endeavor integrating theories and methodologies from computer science, cognitive psychology, design, and many other areas. Theory and practice in interface specification design and evaluation, and research.

Duan, Cherian

The tools, skills, and business concepts surrounding the emergence of E-commerce and its information technologies from operational and strategic perspectives. E-commerce security, privacy, content selection and rating, authentication, encryption, acceptable use policies, intellectual property rights, and legal liabilities.

Sahasrabudhe, Dasgupta

The development and implementation of information systems and technology strategies designed to align with and maximize business strategy applications and approaches in a challenging and increasingly global business environment.

Donnelly, Carayannis

Case studies on the innovation-entrepreneurship processes used to launch and build new ventures based on information technology and on technology more broadly. Organizing for innovation, raising venture capital, managing the small technology-based venture, marketing technology products and services, intellectual property considerations, and new venture proposal development.

Donnelly, Carayannis

Business, technological, economic, and political factors that influence the development and deployment of new technology products, processes, and services. Concepts and practices useful in managing technology and enhancing corporate innovation, corporate organizational alternatives, new approaches, and sources of competitive advantages.

Lumley

Concepts of enterprise architecture as a management tool for organizations to align their information technology assets, people, operations, and projects with operational characteristics. Service-oriented architectures, performance reference models, configuration management, system development life cycles, and tiered application architectures.

Cherian, Haddad, Money

Overview of all information systems, including integration of management, information, and systems concepts into a unified framework. Management information systems development, design, implementation, evaluation strategies. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Carayannis

Technology transfer among advanced countries and LDCs. Comparative science and technology policies and capabilities of countries. Technology basis for international trade, licensing, patenting, and joint ventures. Global transfer of military technologies and export controls. Technology in economic development. (Spring)

Carayannis

Exploration of new developments in scientific and technological innovation, including automation, energy, medicine, bioengineering, social science, information technology, and space. Emphasis on forecasting these technological advances and assessing their economic and social effects. The role of advancing technology in driving social change. (Spring)

New Venture Financing: Due Diligence and Valuation Issues (3)

Staff

Same as Fina 6234.

Seminar: Technology Commercialization (3)

Donnelly

Capstone course integrating the field of management of science, technology, and innovation. Commercialization of technology in the private sector and the impact on competitiveness. Implementation of technology in the public sector. Technology development, from new product concept to utilization. Prerequisite: ISTM 6224 or MBAd 6253; ISTM 6232 or 6233 or permission of instructor. (Summer)

Dasgupta, Granger

Development of a specification for an information system. Topics include CASE tools, data gathering, information flow modeling, object-oriented analysis, data file organization, input/output and other nonfunctional requirements. Prerequisite: MBAd 6252. (Fall and spring)

Granger

The user-computer interaction, human factors of on-line dialogues, interfacing, and various approaches to user-system interaction. Emphasis on the development and evaluation of user-computer interfaces using software such as Visual BASIC and Windows. (Fall and spring)

Staff

Basic technical concepts, applications, and trends of telecommunications; operations; cost considerations of implementing telecommunications systems. Prerequisite: MBAd 6252. (Spring)

Database Management for Information Systems (3)

Artz

An introduction to the conceptual and logical design of relational databases and techniques for population and exploitation of relational databases. Topics include information modeling, normalized table design, and Structured Query Language. Prerequisite: MBAd 6252. (Fall)

Staff

Experimental offering; new course topics and teaching methods. May be repeated once for credit.

Staff

Staff

Staff

Carayannis

The methodology of field research practices as they pertain to the management of science, technology, and innovation.

Artz

Seminar for doctoral students interested in information systems. Various philosophical traditions and insights from those traditions applied to problems in information systems. (Fall, alternate years).

Prasad, Dasgupta

For information systems doctoral students. Seminal papers and leading methods and instruments as applied to MIS research. (Spring, alternate years)

Wirtz

Research problems and issues related to student dissertations form topics for readings, group discussions, and assigned papers. (Fall and spring)

Philosophical Foundations of Administrative Research (3)

Artz

Philosophy of science as applied to research in administration. Topics include the nature and current problems of epistemology, the development and role of theories, and the relationship between theory, methodology, and empirical data. (Fall and spring)

Advanced Problems in Research Methodology (3)

Wirtz, Gowan

Use of models and theoretical frameworks in research; formulation of research questions, hypotheses, operational definitions, research designs, sampling and data analysis approaches. For doctoral candidates who have completed the general examination and all courses and are preparing for their dissertation. (Fall and spring)

Staff

Current research and scholarly issues in management science.

Staff

Limited to doctoral candidates preparing for the general examination. May be repeated for credit.

Staff

Limited to doctoral candidates. May be repeated for credit.

ISTM 6401-90 are available only to students enrolled in the Executive Master of Science in Information Systems Technology.

Study of the individual and group processes in decision making in organizations. Topics include decision effectiveness, decision analysis techniques, group dynamics, and managerial style as related to decision making.

Quantitative Methods for Information Systems (3)

Introductory study of quantitative techniques for problem solving. Statistical concepts, including confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Linear programming. Applications and case studies involving management information systems.

The role of data communications and networking within organizations. LANs and interconnecting LANs to create enterprise networks. Emerging technologies such as videoconferencing, multimedia, and ATM. The interaction between networks and MIS as typified by client-server architectures is emphasized.

Application and implementation of database management systems in the public and private sectors. Database organization, creation, maintenance, and management. Client-server technology. Review of commercial database management systems.

Computer-based decision-making aids and simulations. Issues in effective implementation of decision support systems. Review and analysis of various expert systems, including tools and generators, classification vs. diagnostic type systems, and building modules. Design of decision support and expert systems.

Introduction to MIS Business Relationships (3)

Introduction to MIS business solutions. Integration of MIS into the business and organizational environment. Case studies of various organizational structures and MIS needs and solutions. Economic analysis of MIS applications.

Strategic Planning and Business Process Engineering (2)

Development and implementation of a long-range organizational strategy. Business process engineering and re-engineering. Technology assessment and technical management, use of critical success factors. Innovative uses of MIS in organizations.

Network and MIS security issues. Risk assessment, technological and procedural security measures. Computer fraud and privacy issues. Hacker attacks, phone fraud, denial of service, and virus and work attacks.

Introduction to the design and analysis of information systems. The systems development life cycle, analysis of requirements, design of logical systems, analysis and design of user interfaces, system documentation and specifications. Planning for system implementation, evaluation, and maintenance.

The Information System Development Process (2)

Management decisions and activities during the life cycle of an information system. Project estimation and planning for information systems. Contractual issues in system development and acquisition. Requirements analysis, systems analysis, development, testing, and maintenance. Rapid prototyping, spiral model development, and alternative development strategies.