Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BA)
(Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs)
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
• Liberal Arts: English (6); world civilization (3); foreign
language (3)*; philosophy (6); theology (3)*; designated
humanities (6)*; social science (9)*; laboratory science (3),
mathematics (3)*.
*Three credits each of foreign language, humanities, social science,
and mathematics may be met through successful completion of
modules within ACCEL ®
• Major: CIS 213, 221, 223, 225, 309, 310, 311, 312, 335;
MATH 103; ORG 307, 342, 344, 345, 383; CCS 341; COM
240; THE 381
• Electives as needed to complete a total of 126 credits.
CIS 213 Organization Design and Support (3)
A study of information technology organizational design and
support structures essential to efficient operation and excellent
client service. Learners examine common methods and
organizational designs for managing information and support
services. Attention is given to the technical, interpersonal, and
social issues in user support and the technical aspects of
troubleshooting problems. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 221 Concepts of Systems Thinking (1)
Introduction to the logical structure and development of programs
and applications. Emphasis is on fundamental logic, flowcharting,
analysis, and revision. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 223 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
An introduction to the systems development life cycle and the
strategies and techniques of structured system development.
Learners discuss and explore a variety of design and CASE tools.
(Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 225 Database Management Systems (3)
The course provides the fundamental concepts necessary to
design and implement relational database applications. This course
focuses on data modeling and Structure Query Language (SQL).
(Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 309 Managing Issues in IT Projects (3)
An introduction to the issues concerning IT projects. This
module examines the causes of the difficulties from cultural,
organizational, and technical perspectives. It also discusses
strategies for overcoming project difficulties. Learners are
challenged to evaluate the current practices and consider alternative
project strategies. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 310 Basics of HCI ( 2)
An introduction to Human Computer Interaction techniques used
to design useful and usable software systems. The course integrates
theory with best practices. It integrates the knowledge and skills
required to engineer and/or evaluate the usefulness and usability of
a software application’s user interface. (Prerequisite: CIS 223:
Systems Analysis and Design OR CIS 325: Systems Analysis and
Design). (Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 311 E-Commerce Introduction (1)
An executive overview of e-commerce. This course introduces
students to e-commerce in terms of the business and information
technology concepts. Learners explore the essential elements and
usefulness of e-commerce. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 312 Topics in Software Development (3)
An examination of emerging topics in software development.
This course explores emerging software development
methodologies and strategies that can potentially improve software
development project success rates. It will draw on the student’s
knowledge of issues in IT projects as well as an understanding of
current software development methodologies and strategies.
(Offered in accelerated format only.)
CIS 335 Technology and Ethical Issues (3)
Issues driven by technology and information: validity,
timeliness, freedom, limitations, privacy, access, intellectual
property, copyright, intellectual integrity; communication law.
(Competency in CIS 201 content is recommended.) (Traditional and
accelerated formats)
MATH 103 Mathematics and Information Technology (3)
Overview of mathematical topics essential to information
technology. Learners will hone critical thinking skills and problem
solving strategies while exploring elements of set theory,
mathematical logic, probability and statistics, graph theory, and
fundamental algebra. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
ORG 307 Adult Development and Life Assessment (3)
Introduction to adult development theory, linking concepts to life
experiences through a process of individual reflection. Classical and
contemporary adult development theories are examined to provide
paradigms for self-analysis and life assessment.
ORG 342 Managerial Economics (3)
A focus on the principles of economics as needed to be
understood and utilized by managers and supervisors in all fields.
In an era of “downsizing” or “rightsizing” resulting from
international competition and globalization, managers at every level
must understand and be able to use the principles of economics in
making sound decisions.
ORG 344 Accounting and Finance for Managers (4)
This course explores fields of accounting and finance critical to
every business situation. Many of the topics are interrelated, but
some are studied in isolation. The focus of the course is on
understanding accounting and finance principles as reflected in
financial statements, their relationship to each other, and how data
in financial statements are used in evaluation, planning, and control
in an organization.
ORG 345 Issues in Management (3)
An examination of motivational theory and its application to
individual and group functioning in work and home situations.
Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed.
Negotiation and analysis of productivity are included. General
issues of managing change in organizations are also considered.
ORG 383 Strategic Planning (3)
Students are introduced to various management planning models
and techniques and apply them to business cases. Strategic
planning and management concepts are stressed.
CCS 341 Cultural Modes of Expression in the Global
Community (3)
An exploration of the nuances of intercultural expression for an
awareness and sensitivity needed for mutual understanding in
international affairs.
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