Management Information Systems

• SMG IS 323: Introduction to Information Systems
  Junior requirement—component of SMG SM 323, The Cross Functional Core. An introduction to computer-based information systems. Surveys the hardware, software, and systems used to solve business-related problems. Overviews the role of information systems in new product development, innovation, and competitive performance in a global environment. Develops skills for managerial use of decision support systems and systems development. Team project.
• SMG IS 428: Managing Information Securit
  This course will combine technical and business approaches to the management of information. It will address technical issues such as cryptography, intrusion detection, and firewalls along with managerial ideas such as overall security policies, managing uncertainty and risk, and organization factors. We will examine different aspects of computer security such as password, virus protection, and managing computer security in dynamic environments. Topics will also include network security and how to secure wireless application and services. These technical details will be placed in a business context. The class will have a practical focus as we examine current “best practices” in area. There well be several guest speakers in the security area. This will be a project-oriented class and students will present their research projects during the last several classes.
• SMG IS 465: Managing Data Resources
  Required for Management Information Systems concentrators. Provides a practical and theoretical introduction to data management focusing on the use of relational database technology and SQL to manage an organization’s data and information. Introduces recent topics such as data warehouses and Web databases. Includes a project to design and implement a relational database to manage an organization’s data.
• SMG IS 467: Networking and Data Communications
  Required for Management Information Systems concentrators. Introduces technologies, policies, and management and organizational concepts critical to understanding the role of data communications in a rapidly changing business and social environment. The materials focus on: the data communications industry; core technologies including mobile technology and the wireless Internet; management and use of communications technologies; policies; and organizational issues.
• SMG IS 469: Designing Information Systems
  Required for Management Information Systems concentrators. Studies the process of designing and implementing management information systems. Students will learn to analyze organizational information requirements, develop specifications for information systems, manage systems development projects, and understand implementation issues. Design support tools will be used to support the design process. Includes a project to design an information system.
• SMG IS 472: Electronic Commerce
  The Internet and more specifically, the World Wide Web has brought about significant change in the way business is conducted. The rules and business models, however, for the new economy are still in their infancy. This course provides a grounding in the concepts of electronic commerce, and then moves to an examination of the emergent and emerging business models. The IT/IS infrastructure that supports these various business models is addressed, particularly architecting systems including privacy and security issues.
• SMG IS 479: Innovating with Information Technology
  Surveys the organizational implementation, uses, and impacts of advanced information technology including decision support systems, management support systems, and expert systems. Includes a group project to design and develop a decision support system.
• SMG IS 498: Directed Study: Management Information Systems
  

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