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Structured Systems Analysis and Design (Intensive)
MIS 4305 / 6 q.h.
June 25 - August 18
Online
This course, combining the content of MIS 4301 and MIS 4302 Structured Systems Analysis and Design 1 and 2, teaches systems analysis and the design cycle, with emphasis on the analysis phase. Topics include the history and life cycle of business information systems, the role of the systems analyst, analytical tools useful to the systems study process, development of feasibility studies, and presentation of study phase findings. The second half of the course emphasizes the design phase and systems implementation. Includes detailed systems design procedures and techniques, system testing, specification and procedure writing, documentation, design of auditing and control procedures, performance measurement techniques, hardware and software selection and planning, and project management.
Prerequisites: IT 4116 PC Database Software and Technology & Information Systems or IT 4114 Introduction to PC Productivity Tools and IT 4115 Technology and Information Fluency and/or prior programming experience.
Information Systems for Management
MIS 4446 / 3 q.h.
June 25 - August 18
Online
Students learn how information technology (IT) supports corporate goals. Emphasis is on the management of IT rather than on computer technology or programming. Readings and case studies will illustrate how IT may be employed to support general management functions. Issues such as the types of information systems, the impact of information systems on individuals and organization, outsourcing, and the use of IT as a weapon of competitive strategy will be discussed along with technological issues such as database management systems, electronic data interchange, decision support systems, and expert systems.
Prerequisites: completion of IT 4116 PC Database Software and Technology & Information Systems (Intensive) or IT 4114 Introduction to PC Productivity Tools and IT 4115 Technology and Information Fluency. Not open to students who have taken MIS 4448 Information Resources Management. |
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