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“Job Outlook
Employment of computer
and information systems managers is expected
to increase much faster
than the average for all occupations through the year 2010. Technological
advancements will increase the employment of computer-related workers; as a
result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase.
In addition, job openings will result from the need to replace managers who
retire or move into other occupations. Opportunities for obtaining a
management position will be best for workers possessing an MBA with
technology as a core component, advanced technical knowledge, and strong communication
and administrative skills.”
(Occupational Outlook
Handbook, U.S. Department of Labor)
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Courses of the Minor
Required
courses for the minor:
Management of Information Systems (CIS140) (3 Cr), Introduction to Business
Computer Systems (CIS151) (3 Cr), Systems Analysis and Logical Design
(CIS310) (3 Cr), Business Applications Development (CIS340) (3 Cr), Physical
Design and Implementation with Database Management Systems (CIS 360) (4 Cr),
Project Management Practicum (CIS 460) (3 Cr)
Total: 19 credits
Description of the Courses of the Minor
CIS 140
Management Information
Systems
3 credits
This course covers the
basic functions of computing systems at the management level of various types
of organizations. The course focuses on how to plan, select, and implement a
computerized system and how information systems can assist management in
making decisions. Classroom discussions of case studies lend
practicality to theory. Familiarity with accessing websites on the
Internet is required. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: CIS 101 or equivalent knowledge based on
life experience.
CIS 151 – Introduction
to Business Computer Systems . (3 credits) (This is a modification of the
CIS 150 offering, targeted to Business/Management students.) Systems theory, quality, decision making,
and the organizational role of information systems are introduced.
Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems are
stressed. Concepts of organizations,
information systems growth, and process improvement are introduced.
This course covers Systems concepts; system components and relationships;
cost/value and quality of information; competitive advantage of information;
specification, design, and re-engineering of information systems; application
versus system software; package software solutions; procedural versus
non-procedural programming languages; object oriented design; database
features, functions, and architecture; networks and telecommunication systems
and applications; characteristics of IS professionals and IS career paths;
information security, crime, and ethics. Practical exercises may include
developing macros, designing and implementing user interfaces and reports;
developing a solution using database software.
Prerequisites:
CIS 120 or CIS 140.
This
course is specifically for Business Majors (open as elective to other
students)
CIS 310
Systems Analysis and
Logical Design.
Students with
information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information
systems. Students will practice project management during team oriented
analysis and design of a departmental level system. Life cycle phases:
requirements determination, logical design, physical design, and
implementation planning; interpersonal skills, interviewing, presentation
skills; group dynamics; risk and feasibility analysis; group-based
approaches: project management, joint application development (JAD), and
structured walkthroughs; structured versus object oriented methodologies;
RAD, prototyping; database design; software package evaluation, acquisition,
and integration; global and inter-organizational issues and system
integration; professional code of ethics.
Prerequisite:
CIS 150 or CIS 151
CIS 340 – Business
Applications Development (3 Cr). Business application development using an
object-oriented language (Visual Basic).
Involves the design of user interfaces and integration with other
development platforms, such as spreadsheets and databases.
This
course is specifically for Business Majors (open as elective to other
students)
Prerequisites: CIS 310
CIS 360
Physical Design and Implementation with Database
Management Systems (DBMS)
4 credits
Students
successfully completing the analysis and logical design course will continue in
this course to learn to develop the detailed physical design and
implementation of a logical design requiring implementation. This course
covers Conceptual, logical, and physical data models, and modeling tools;
structured and object design approaches; models for databases: relational and
object oriented; design tools; data dictionaries, repositories, warehousing,
and data mining; database implementation including user interface and
reports; multi-tier planning and implementation; data conversion and post
implementation review.
(Fall)
Prerequisites: CIS 270 (or CIS 340)
and CIS 290
CIS450
Internship
in Information Systems.
(Upper level option)
CIS 460
Project Management Practicum
(Senior Seminar II)
3 credits
Advanced IS majors
operating as a high-performance team will engage in and complete the design
and implementation of a significant information system. Topics include
project management, management of the IS function, and systems integration
will be components of the project experience. Managing the system life cycle:
requirements determination, design, implementation; system and database
integration issues; network management; project tracking, metrics, and system
performance evaluation; managing expectations of managers, clients, team
members, and others; determining skill requirements and staffing;
cost-effectiveness analysis; reporting and presentation techniques;
management of behavioral and technical aspects of the project; change
management. Software tools for project tracking and monitoring. Team
collaboration techniques and tools. (Spring)
Prerequisites: : CIS 290
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