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Management and Business Information Systems

MBIS 210 Introduction to Information Technology
3 hours. An introduction to information technology concepts. Students are exposed to a broad overview of hardware concepts, operating systems, networks, features of the Internet, and software applications. This class will help professionals in all areas to use computers and to understand information technology concepts. However, it is an introductory course, so no previous coursework in computers is required.

MBIS 420 Management of Information Systems
3 hours. This course is an introduction to information systems and how they are leveraged to achieve strategic initiatives. The students will explore how information is leveraged in an organization. You will discover how various information systems enables improvement in supply chain management, customer relationship management, and resource planning while gaining a competitive advantage.

MBIS 423 Implementing IT Projects
3 hours. Information Technology (IT) projects often involve the implementation of a vendor software product, a system enhancement, or an in-house enterprise software project. The purpose of this course is to provide a standard process for implementing IT projects and to define roles and responsibilities for the project team. The implementation process covered in this course includes the following phases: design, testing, integrating, training, go-live and close out.

MBIS 426 Emerging Information Technologies
1 hour. This course is a study of current technologies impacting an organization's ability to create and maintain a competitive advantage through the use of information systems technology. Topics include software technologies that support the development of interactive internet applications.

MBIS 429 Database Planning and Management
3 hours. This course focuses on the role of data integration in building enterprise-wide information systems. We cover various methodologies for conceptual data modeling and implementation using relational database management systems. The goal is to prepare students with the necessary know-how relating to data modeling, database design, functions, and data administration tools in order to successfully manage system implementation and data warehousing efforts.

MBIS 434 Network Design and Management
3 hours. This course offers a study of computer networking technology, including an introduction to networking, networking standards (the OSI model), networking media, and network topologies. The course also provides an introduction to network operating systems and a study of the Microsoft Windows Advanced Server 2007 operating system. Hands-on activities supplement the classroom learning objectives. Special team projects and homework assignments are designed to give students an opportunity to demonstrate and reinforce their learned skills.