Business Information Systems (Currently BIS 101)

Applies knowledge accumulated by students in BIS 001 to solve basic business problems. Students work on major case assignments throughout the semester to develop spreadsheet and database applications for business. HTML editors are used to Web-enable various business applications. Students build a learning portfolio structure to keep track of the learning accumulated in SBM. Prerequisite: BIS 001 or DES 100 or MCM 100 or NGN 110 or placement test. Not open to computer science and engineering majors. Lab/Tech Fee Rate A applies.

Fundamentals of MIS

Covers information as an organizational resource. Focuses primarily on the organizational foundation of management information systems by establishing a link between business processes and information technology. Topics include decision-making frameworks, transaction processing systems, decision support systems, inter-organizational information systems, office automation, strategic information systems, enterprise systems, systems development, networks and IT infrastructure, social impacts of IT, and more. A technology update is provided in hardware and software basics, database management and telecommunications. Prerequisite: BIS 101 or BIS 201 or CMP 102 or CMP 105 or CMP 111 or NGN 110. Lab/Tech fee rate A applies.

Business Process Logic

Introduces students to the logic of business processing independently of any programming language. Students learn to extract program specifications from business narratives or business process descriptions. Flowcharts, decision tables, decision trees, use cases and structured English are used to document program specifications, which can easily be translated into any programming language. Prerequisites: MTH 101, and BIS 101 or BIS 201 or CMP 111.

Business Data Communications

Provides a basic understanding of the technical and management aspects of business data communications and networking. Topics include: telecommunications services, technology and policy; standards organizations that contribute to global telecommunications technology specification; signaling and switching; physical transmission media; wireless transmission services; network access and transmission methods; data network topologies and network access methods (e.g., Ethernet and ATM); network transmission methods (e.g., T-carriers, DSL and ISDN); data network connectivity; and networking in open source environments. Prerequisites: MIS 201 and WRI 102.

Essential Concepts of E-Commerce

E-Commerce is a rapidly growing facet of nearly all businesses, new or existing. Students in all programs involving sales, marketing, or retailing may find it valuable to learn the principles of successful E-Commerce. Concepts have been established as a result of observing what has been successful and what has been unsuccessful in moving businesses to the Web and establishing new businesses. Some businesses can reach wide markets by establishing Web sites on the Internet, and other businesses can provide enhanced internal communications on intranets. This course introduces students to the principles and concepts of E-Commerce. Students should have learned basic Windows and Web navigation skills.

3806

Managerial Application for Object Oriented Programming I

Prerequisites: BA 1800, CSC 1220 or 1250. The course provides a study of the UNIX operating system and the C++ programming language as they pertain to managerial applications. In addition, the course will introduce the use of object-oriented programming methodologies.

3842

Management of Telecommunication

Prerequisite: BA 1800. The technical and managerial aspects of telecommunications as they apply to the business environment are discussed. Issues include: communications components and services, local area network architecture, managerial implementations, organizational issues, and cost/benefit analyses.

3810

Information Systems Analysis

Prerequisite: BA 3805 or 3806. Techniques and philosophies of systems analysis are addressed. Included are: traditional versus structured design methods, computer-based tools for systems analysis, workbenches, design and analysis of database systems, maintenance of existing information systems, human/machine interfaces, and security and control.

3816

Managerial Application for Object Oriented Programming II

Prerequisite: BA 3806. This course expands object-oriented skills taught in BA 3806. The emphasis in this course is on object-oriented development tools and development in a client-server environment. The data management tools will include the use of SQL to access server-based databases.

440

Practicum in Business & MIS

The objective of this course is to provide students with the best coaching to build a successful career and take a winning stride in the real world of business organizations, making them comfortable with the work environment and hence, preparing them for their professional future. The course comprises five modules (i) IT skills (e-commerce, creating websites and also complete the Microsoft Office Specialist course and obtain certification; (ii) communication skills (oral and verbal); (iii) applied research methods; (iv) project management; and (v) general, life and other business-related skills.

3845

Database Management System

Prerequisite: BA 3815 or 3816. This course provides an introduction to the design and use of databases in meeting business information needs. Topics include database planning, conceptual design, and data administration. The concepts are studied with projects involving the use of a current database management system.

4850

Information System Design

Prerequisites: BA 3845, 3810, one of either 3815 or 3816. System design, implementation, and methods of systems installation and operation are presented. A system development project is required.

2100

Introduction to Multimedia

Prerequisite: BA 1800. The course will provide a thorough grounding of the basics of multimedia. It helps students to understand the techniques, tools and products used in multimedia systems. The course covers the basic concepts of information technology and the hardware and software tools and will focus mainly on specialist tools which are used in multimedia systems. In particular, the course will focus on the use of multimedia authoring tools to create and edit interactive multimedia presentations; tools and programming techniques for multimedia interactivity; design techniques for interactive multimedia; and technologies such as CD-Rom and DVD.

3421

Accounting Information Systems & Spreadsheet Applications

Prerequisite: BA 2410. Topics covered include use of Microsoft Excel in Accounting and financial applications.