2007-09 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Graduate Catalog: Section 7.6.10http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/19500.htmlPrerequisite: MIS 511.Techniques and methodologies of systems analysis and design are introduced, including conducting project scoping,requirements elicitation, requirements definition, and operations specifications.MIS 525 Information Systems Project Management. Three hours.Prerequisites: MIS 514 and admission to the MBA/MIS program.Corequisite: MIS 520.Techniques and methodologies of project level scoping, staffing, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling thedevelopment of value-added information technology business solutions on time and within budget.MIS 527 Emerging Information Technologies Seminar. Three hours.Prerequisites: MIS 516 and admission to the MBA/MIS program.Corequisite: MIS 520.Exploration of the capabilities, potential uses, constraints, value and implications of emerging informationtechnologies through analytical methods, measurement, and evaluation.MIS 530 Systems Development and Implementation. Three hours.Prerequisite: MIS 520.Techniques and methodologies of project-level systems development and delivery are introduced including interfacedesign, platform constraints, application architecture, testing, quality control, security, and performance evaluation.MIS 535 Information Systems Consulting. Three hours.Prerequisites: MIS 520 and MIS 525.Corequisites: MIS 530.Techniques and methodologies in client relationship management, proposal development, scope negotiation,component-based costing, knowledge management, software module and deliverable integration, systemsdeployment, and change management.MIS 540 Database Design, Construction, and Operations. Three hours.Prerequisite: MIS 514 or permission of the instructor.Emphasizes commercial business application of relational DBMS. Topics include semantic data modeling,normalization, process triggers, enterprise integrated, ODBC, n-tier architecture, e-business application, andperformance tuning.MIS 542 Data Communication Design and Construction. Three hours.Prerequisite: MIS 514 or permission of the instructor.Advanced data communication design and construction concepts are explored, emphasizing the interaction betweenDC and software applications including international protocols, e-business, and mobile applications.MIS 544 Systems Engineering Concepts. Three hours.Prerequisite: MIS 520 or permission of the instructor.Advanced systems engineering best practices, including the foundations of architecture-based systems andcomponent-based development.MIS 560 Enterprise Integration Methods. Three hours.Introduction to techniques and methodologies of enterprise-level governance, architecture, analysis, design,procurement, integration and deploymentMIS 562 Enterprise Integration Development. Three hoursPrerequisite: MIS 560Application of techniques and methodologies to develop and deliver enterprise-level business information systemssolutionsMIS 591 Independent Study in Management Information Systems. Three hours.MIS 592 Internship in Management Information Systems. Three hours.MIS 597 Special Topics in Management Information Systems. Variable credit.MIS 598 Research in Management Information Systems. Variable credit.Open to students nearing completion of coursework for the master's degree. A supervised study and investigation ofspecific problems in management and management information systems.MIS 599 Thesis Research in Management Information Systems. Variable credit.MIS 670 MIS Research Seminar I. Three hours.Prerequisite: Must be a C&BA Ph.D. student.The exploration of IS development and delivery research issues. Emphasis is placed on exploring the scientificmethod, theory building research, and methods of inquiry. Provides a framework for undertaking and evaluating MISresearch.