Courses
The following are undergraduate and graduate courses in management information systems offered through the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science.
Undergraduate Courses
- MIS 200 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems
- MIS 295 Business Analysis and Project Management
- MIS 320 Application and Information Architecture
- MIS 330 Database Administration
- MIS 340 Data Communications and Networks
- MIS 430 Systems Analysis and Design I
- MIS 431 Systems Analysis and Design II
- MIS 440 Decision Support Systems
- MIS 450 Systems Construction and Implementation I
- MIS 451 Systems Construction and Implementation II
Graduate Courses
- MIS 510 Principles of Systems Development
- MIS 511 Management Information Systems
- MIS 514 Information Technology Boot Camp
- MIS 516 Practicum
- MIS 520 Systems Analysis and Design
- MIS 525 Information Systems Project Management
- MIS 527 Emerging Information Technologies Seminar
- MIS 530 Systems Development and Implementation
- MIS 535 Information Systems Consulting
- MIS 540 Database Design, Construction, and Operations
- MIS 542 Data Communication Design and Construction
- MIS 544 Systems Engineering Concepts
- MIS 560 Enterprise Integration Methods
- MIS 562 Enterprise Integration Development
- MIS 591 Independent Study in Management Information Systems
- MIS 592 Internship in Management Information Systems
- MIS 597 Special Topics in Management Information Systems
- MIS 598 Research in Management Information Systems
- MIS 599 Thesis Research in Management Information Systems
- MIS 670 MIS Research Seminar I
- MIS 680 MIS Research Seminar II
- MIS 685 MIS Research Seminar III
MIS 200 Fundamentals of Management Information Systems.
Business process coordination and decision making through the use of information technology will be explored, emphasizing IT use by organizations in increasingly global markets.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
McManus |
 |
MIS 295 Business Analysis and Project Management.
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of business-process analysis, team-based project management, and use of information technology resources to develop information systems. Emphasis is placed on creating business value in systems ranging from transactional processing to e-commerce.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
D Hale |
|
MIS 320 Application and Information Architecture.
The study and application of software engineering, application patterns, and file structures. Students design, construct, and test software structures for effective information management.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Raja/Kacmar |
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MIS 330 Database Administration.
Logical data modeling, RDBMS, and their use in the business enterprise are presented. Topics include anomalies/normalization, database-connections performance, n-tier architecture, query operations, stored processes and integrity triggers, and Web applications.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Raja |
|
MIS 340 Data Communications and Networks.
Data Comm (DC) models, components, terminology, and interaction effects between DC and software applications are evaluated in multiple network architecture configurations supporting transactional knowledge workers, e-business, and e-commerce applications.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Kacmar |
|
MIS 430 Systems Analysis and Design I.
Intermediate-level skills in systems analysis and design techniques are presented. Emphasis is placed on systems development and delivery tools, methods, standards, and processes.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Givens |
|
MIS 431 Systems Analysis and Design II.
Advanced-level skills in systems analysis and design techniques are presented. Emphasis is placed on enterprise-level systems development, creation of tailored methodologies, creation of architectural standards, metrics, and business strategy alignment.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Sharpe |
|
MIS 440 Decision Support Systems.
This course assesses information and process requirements to support business decisions in organizations. Students conceptualize, design, develop, and deliver model-based information systems designed to support effective managerial decision making.
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MIS 450 Systems Construction and Implementation I.
Leveraging software development skills from prior MIS and CS courses, students construct, test, and deploy IT-based business solutions.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
990 |
J Hale |
|
MIS 451 Systems Construction and Implementaiton II.
Development of advanced software engineering skills to develop, deploy, test, document, and assess large-scale IT-based business solutions. Conversion, migration, training, maintenance, and operations plans and budget are emphasized.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
990 |
Givens |
|
MIS 510 Principles of Systems Development.
The role of accountants and auditors in the design, development, and operations of management information systems is addressed.
MIS 511 Management Information Systems.
Motivation for, construction of, and application of MIS. Topics include IS strategic alignment, information intensive business processes, and decision making. Business analysis techniques are emphasized for systems such as TPS, e-business, management reporting systems, and data warehouses.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Spring 2007 |
001 |
McManus/Kacmar |
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MIS 514 Information Technology Boot Camp.
In-depth treatment of software engineering techniques for information systems business solutions. (Interim Course)
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Interim 2006 |
001 |
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MIS 516 Practicum.
Experiential learning in a dual-coached, commercial IS environment reporting to faculty and organizational management. Projects started during the practicum continue through the remainder of the program.
MIS 520 Systems Analysis and Design.
Techniques and methodologies of systems analysis and design are introduced, including conducting project scoping, requirements elicitation, requirements definition, and operations specifications.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
990 |
J Hale |
|
MIS 525 Information Systems Project Management.
Techniques and methodologies of project level scoping, staffing, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the development of value-added information technology business solutions on time and within budget.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
Givens |
|
MIS 527 Emerging Information Technologies Seminar.
Exploration of the capabilities, potential uses, constraints, value and implications of emerging information technologies through analytical methods, measurement, and evaluation.
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Fall 2007 |
001 |
J Hale |
|
MIS 530 Systems Development and Implementation.
A study of the development of economic theory from Adam Smith to the present day.
MIS 535 Information Systems Consulting.
Techniques and methodologies in client relationship management, proposal development, scope negotiation, component-based costing, knowledge management, software module and deliverable integration, systems deployment, and change management.
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MIS 540 Database Design, Construction, and Operations.
Emphasizes commercial business application of relational DBMS. Topics include semantic data modeling, normalization, process triggers, enterprise integrated, ODBC, n-tier architecture, e-business application, and performance tuning.
MIS 542 Data Communication Design and Construction.
Advanced data communication design and construction concepts are explored, emphasizing the interaction between DC and software applications including international protocols, e-business, and mobile applications. .
MIS 544 Systems Engineering Concepts.
Advanced systems engineering best practices, including the foundations of architecture-based systems and component-based development.
MIS 560 Enterprise Integration Methods.
Introduction to techniques and methodologies of enterprise-level governance, architecture, analysis, design, procurement, integration and deployment. (Interim course)
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Summer 2007 |
001 |
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MIS 562 Enterprise Integration Development.
Application of techniques and methodologies to develop and deliver enterprise-level business information systems solutions. (Interim course.)
Semester |
Section |
Instructor |
Syllabus |
Summer 2007 |
001 |
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MIS 670 MIS Research Seminar I.
The exploration of IS development and delivery research issues. Emphasis is placed on exploring the scientific method, theory building research, and methods of inquiry. Provides a framework for undertaking and evaluating MIS research.
MIS 680 MIS Research Seminar II.
A continuation of MIS 670 designed to explore empirical testing research and methods used in scholarly IS development and delivery research.
MIS 685 MIS Research Seminar III.
Examination of recent information systems development and delivery research. After reviewing current research in the area, participants will evaluate the state of IS development research and then draft a research proposal to address a critical research question of interest and merit.
*The Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science also offers courses of independent study, selected topics in management information systems for students who would like to specialize or conduct advanced research in a particular field.