Catalog 73 - National University

School of Engineering and TechnologyBSIS/ Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)Transition ProgramStudents must complete graduate-level coursework taken as part ofthe BSIS degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework, whichcounts as electives, will not transfer as graduate-level credit toNational University or any other institution as it is part of anundergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate levelcourses will be calculated as part of the student’s undergraduategrade point average. Students must be within completing their lastsix courses in their undergraduate program and have a cumulativeGPA of at least a 3.00 to be eligible. Students must apply for andbegin the MSIS or MSTM program within six months aftercompleting their final BSIS course. Students must complete theirMSIS or MSTM program within four years with no break exceeding12 months.BSIS/MSIS Transition ProgramAllows currently enrolled BSIS students to register for two MSIScourses as electives for their BSIS degree. Students can select CIS601 and any one of the following two courses: CIS 602 or CIS 603.The number of courses required to earn an MSIS degree forTransition Program students is reduced from 12 to 10 courses,depending on courses selected and grades earned.Degree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, studentsmust complete at least 180 quarter units, 76.5 of which must becompleted at the upper division level and 45, including the seniorproject courses, must be taken in residence at National University. Inthe absence of transfer credit students may need to take generalelectives to meet overall unit requirements for the degree. Studentsshould refer to the section on undergraduate admission proceduresfor specific information on admission and evaluation.Preparation for the MajorStudents should be computer literate and have a basic understandingof computer usage.Requirements for the Major(14 courses; 63 quarter units)CIS 301CIS 310CIS 320CIS 330CIS 340CIS 350CIS 416CIS 425CIS 430CIS 440CIS 450CIS 460CIS 420ACIS 420BManagement Information SystemsTechnology Project ManagementSystems Analysis & IntegrationSystem DevelopmentData CommunicationsDatabase Management SystemsDatabase Administration(Prerequisite CIS 340)Programming for an IT EnvironmentWeb/E-Design &DevelopmentSystems Quality AssuranceInformation/Systems AssuranceHuman Factors/Ergonomic DesignInformation Systems Project I(Prerequisite: CIS 310 – Technology Project Management, and80 percent of courses in the major, except CIS 420B)Information Systems Project II(Prerequisite: CIS 420A)Upper-Division Electives(2 courses; 9 quarter units)Select two courses from the following list:CIS 470 Computer ForensicsCIS 480 Health Information Management242ITM 434ITM 435ITM 470ITM 475Wireless LAN AdministrationWireless LAN Security(Prerequisite: ITM 434)Information Security MgmtInfo Security Technologies(Prerequisite: ITM 470)◆ MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMANAGEMENT (620-408)Faculty Advisor: Gordon Romney (858) 309-3436 • gromney@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management(BSITM) program is designed to meet the increasing demand fortechnology expertise in consulting, marketing and sales support,customer services and support, information and library science, andgeneral management. This program is designed to provide studentswith understanding of basic information technology managementconcepts and practical technology skills. Graduates are prepared forpositions in the areas of (1) Information Desktop Management andAdministration, (2) Database Management Systems (DBMS)Development, Administration and Support, (3) NetworkManagement and Support.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Demonstrate an ability to integrate local and remote server andworkstation computers with proper user authentication topreserve user privacy and confidentiality.• Demonstrate the ability to design, plan and integrate a systemthat involves computer applications to satisfy specific businessprocesses, including operating systems, databases, networks,telecommunications, enterprise software and desktopapplications.• Design, specify the skills needed to manage, and administer aLAN and wireless networking environment.• Design, develop, administer, and support a robust relationaldatabase management system (RDBMS) to satisfy the needs of adynamically changing enterprise.• Apply concepts of Best Practices in information technologymanagement and security to enterprise processes anddemonstrate the need to adapt to future changes in technology.• Describe the ethical challenges that confront an IT professional• Successfully present a personal lecture and participate on a teamproject that address solutions for IT management challenges.Two transition programs are available to students in the BSITMdegree who meet certain requirements as specified below:BSITM/ Master of Science in Engineering Management withSpecialization in Technology Management (MSENM-TM)Transition ProgramStudents must complete graduate-level coursework taken as part ofthe BSITM degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework,which counts as electives, will not transfer as graduate-level credit toNational University or any other institution as it is part of anundergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate levelcourses will be calculated as part of the student’s undergraduategrade point average. Students must be within completing their lastsix courses in their undergraduate program and have a cumulativeGPA of at least a 3.00 to be eligible. Students must apply for andbegin the MSEB or MSENM-TM program within six months aftercompleting their final BSITM course. Students must complete theirMSEB or MSENM-TM program within four years with no breakexceeding 12 months.