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communications fundamentals, emerging data communications technologies, and business and IT management
concepts. The first part aims to develop a coherent understanding of the fundamental data communications
concepts and technologies. The second part turns to networking in specific. It deals with network components,
topologies and configuration. All topics will be developed with extensive hands-on lab work and homework
assignments. Topics will include user perspective, hardware and software, inter- networking, network operation
systems and system administration. Included will be a server installation, configuration and management.
MIS 305 Advanced Database (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 205
This course provides a balanced introduction to corporate database management system design, implementation
and administration. By understanding the information needs and data flows within an organization, it creates a
database solution that best serves the users. Given a database design, and the corresponding hardware and network
environment, the next crucial step of the process is the implementation phase (using Oracle SQL Server as the
primary vehicle for mastering the database implementation process and ASP for the user interface component of
web-based databases). Given a basic design and implementation, the next step of the process is the ongoing
administration, monitoring and revision of the database management system.
MIS 308 Web-based Enterprise Systems Development (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 205 and MIS 208
This course builds upon the skills and knowledge developed in MIS 208. Emphasis is placed upon the development
of enterprise applications in Internet environments. Major topics focus on Web development and implementation.
Design methodologies, client-side and server- side programming, and implementation techniques for enterprisewide
web applications are covered. Students will use XML, PHP, Flash, and ColdFusion as development tools.
Web application development techniques covered include both client-side and server-side programming in
Javascript, VBscript, and Java.
MIS 400 Intelligent Information Systems (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 305
This course provides the student with an introduction to the fundamentals of Intelligent Systems. Businesses are
becoming increasingly “knowledge intensive”. In particular, with the explosion in the amount of data available,
there is an increasing need for systems that help people filter, summarize, and interpret large amounts of very
disparate kinds of data. At the same time, the enabling technologies such as database systems, networks, desktops,
and Artificial Intelligence techniques have reached industrial strength maturity, providing unprecedented
opportunities for building powerful decision support systems. This course provides the student with a broad
understanding of these technologies, a methodology that lets the student evaluate the pros and cons of each of the
technologies in the context of real-world problems, and exposure to business cases where this methodology has
been applied.
MIS 407 Information Systems Development Projects (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 305, MIS 307 and MIS 308
This course is the capstone of the MIS program through which students develop their graduation projects. It
further develops software analysis and design techniques with particular emphasis on object-oriented analysis and
design. It provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the core courses to
larger and more complex problems and to gain experience in working in teams. The course also offers hands-on
experience with UML and structured analysis and design tools.
MIS 408 E-Commerce (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 308 and MIS 305
This course focuses on the evolution of electronic commerce where business is conducted between organizations
and individuals relying primarily on digital media and transmission. Participants investigate the opportunities and
challenges of exchanging goods and services over communications networks as well as the manner in which
relationships are being reshaped. New forms of business arrangements are also examined. Course activities are
designed to provide both managerial and entrepreneurial assessments of anticipated advances in information
technology with respect to business systems and electronic markets.
MIS 451 Strategic IT Management (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisite: MIS 304 and MIS 305
This course defines information technology management strategies, explores the possible information technology
strategies of an organization, and provides conceptual frameworks for the development and evaluation of
information technology management strategies. It also examines concepts of strategic information technology
systems, approaches for analyzing strategic applications, and systems planning as it relates to information
technology management strategy and the interface with organizational strategies.
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