College of Business and Management


Degree Program:  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Technology

  • Course:  

    HRM450

    -- Organizational Change
  • Credits:  6
  • Prerequisites:  MGM335  HRM315  
  • Description:  
    Change is a common occurrence in today's business organizations. This course presents both conceptual and experiential approaches to the topic of organizational change and organization development. Special emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal skills in order to analyze situations.


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Sampling of Additional Courses applicable to this degree program

  • Course:  MIS300 -- Introduction to Information Systems
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    In this course, students examine management skills as they relate to the information systems. Students receive an overview of computer-based systems, the development of these systems and the operation of these systems along with the proper management thereof. This course will include basic hardware and software principles and current information systems. Topics include databases and networking and their critical organizational importance, IT systems development, the impact of the Internet on organizations, emerging technologies and trends for the future.

  • Course:  MIS405 -- Database Systems
  • Credits:  6
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    This course will introduce students to basic relational database concepts and design. In the course, students will learn concepts such as the design process, database objects, object hierarchy, data types, normalization of data, keys, indexes, and referential integrity. Students will use reallife case studies.

  • Course:  MIS330 -- Programming Concepts
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    Students examine programming concepts and apply constructs such as control structures, arrays, functions, and procedures. Students will learn problemsolving and flow-charting techniques.

  • Course:  MIS420 -- Network Systems
  • Credits:  6
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    This course provides students with a conceptual overview of networks, including the essential elements of computer networks, protocols of data communication, and the role of network management software. The course beginswith a focus on hardware and network topographies and then shifts to network operating systems. Network communication is presented at the conceptual level via OSI reference model, and then at a practical level with TCP/IP. Attributes of contemporary network operating systems are presented and discussed. Activities needed to maintain healthy network environments are investigated.

  • Course:  MIS350 -- Information Systems Security
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    This course offers an overview of information security technologies as applied to operating systems, database management systems, and computer networks. This course introduces the student to the fundamental security topics and concepts necessary for both the IT Technologist and Network Professional. This course provides the student with a fundamental understanding of general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security leading to an understanding of the fundamentals of network security.

  • Course:  MIS370 -- Management for Information Systems
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  MIS300  
  • Description:  
    This capstone course examines the role of information systems within the management of an organization. Students will know information system techniques, processes, and procedures, and how and when to apply them from the point of view of the first line manager to the chief executive officer. Students will explore a number of issues such as intellectual property rights, information policy, information technology trends and opportunities, and the use of technology to generate a competitive advantage. Case studies will be used to provide the student with realistic experiences.



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