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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • INTE 6710 - Creative Designs for Instructional Materials


    This course is a project-based exploration of instructional-materials design theories, principles, and best practices used to communicate complex information to a diverse audience for the purpose of teaching and learning. You will apply unique design approaches and formats to the creation of print- and presentation-based instructional materials. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 6720 - Research in Information and Learning Technologies


    Analysis, evaluation, and production of research in instructional technology. Methods for observing instruction, assessing learning, and collecting participants reports to improve instruction. Development of recommendations for action based on research findings. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 6750 - E-Learning Trends & Issues


    This course examines definitions, history, core concepts, and current trends and issues related to the practice of instructional technology. Topics include instructional systems design, theories of learning and instruction, change management, performance improvement, emerging technologies, equity and access, and mobile learning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 6840 - Independent Study: INTE


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • INTE 6930 - Internship in Information and Learning Technologies


    Placement in a business, school or field setting where professional skills are applied to assess needs, design, develop and evaluate an instructional system, and provide leadership for change. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • INTE 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    A master’s thesis is part of the degree track options for use in conjunction with, or in lieu of, comprehensive exams. Credit hours, topic, and workload are determined by the student’s advisor. Prereq: Completion of all other course requirements and permission of advisor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • INTE 6960 - Master’s Project


    Credit hours, topic, and work load are determined by the student’s advisor. Prereq: Completion of all other course requirements and permission of advisor. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • INTE 6999 - Leadership for Technology Innovation in Schools


    Reflective examination of the adoption and use of information and learning technologies in applied settings. Topics include change strategies, system analysis, planning and evaluating technology use, and roles of technology specialists. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 7100 - Professional Learning and Technology


    Examines research surrounding the design and delivery of professional development (PD) programs in K20 and workplace settings. Projects and activities address: adult learning; PD models; design and; performance support and evaluation; career development and digital presence; and online tools. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 7110 - Mentoring and Coaching for Professional Development


    In-depth consideration of trends, issues, strategies and methods for facilitating the adult and professional learning of individuals and small groups. Particular focus is placed on developing and refining skills as a mentor, coach, and leader of professional study groups. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 7120 - Creating Digital Spaces for Professional Learning


    Explore frameworks for designing and delivering professional learning opportunities with support from technology. You will apply alternative approaches and strategies for developing a career as an educational leader and change agent, and engaging adults in lifelong professional learning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 7130 - Workplace Performance Interventions


    Development and evaluation of large-scale professional development and workplace learning initiatives. Topics include: frameworks for evaluating job performance based on professional learning standards; planning, delivering, and evaluating professional learning initiatives; research models; and performance improvement tools and resources. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • INTE 7930 - Internship for Professional Learning and Technology


    Working under the direction of field and academic supervisors in field settings, contribute to projects intended to help educators and other workers improve their job performance. Apply your knowledge to complex problems of practice, thus preparing for ongoing leadership opportunities. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • IPTE 4800 - Special Topics: Initial and Professional Teacher Ed


    Workshop in Initial and Professional Teacher Education. Specific content will vary. Cross-listed with IPTE 5800. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • IPTE 5120 - Negotiating the Classroom Culture with Children


    A central purpose of classroom management is to establish and maintain a learning environment that fosters both effective and efficient instruction in the context of a positive social culture that models democratic ideals for students. This course focuses on the dimensions of classroom life as they are directly influenced by the social and cultural background of elementary students. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in an internship. Cross-listed with IPTE 4120. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • IPTE 5800 - Special Topics: Initial & Professional Teacher Ed


    Workshop in Initial and Professional Teacher Education. Specific content will vary. Cross-listed with IPTE 4800. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • IPTE 5840 - Independent Study: IPTE


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  
  • ISMG 2050 - Introduction to Business Problem Solving


    Focuses on the technology and problem solving skills necessary for students to succeed both at school and in the business world. Focuses on business decision making using spreadsheets, database and web tools. Students solve problems in statistics, accounting, finance, marketing, management and information systems. The objective is to provide problem solving methods necessary for students to succeed in the business community. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a ‘C’ or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation and prerequisites for other business courses. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with a sophomore standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 2075 - Introduction to Microsoft Access


    Introduction to Microsoft Access prepares students to use data bases to analyze data and solve real-life business problems. It challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life business situations. Students will use databases to solve problems in accounting, finance, and information systems. Prereq: Computer Competency. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ISMG 2800 - Designing for the Web


    Students examine how the Web is evolving to support a variety of business needs. The course covers the design and usability principals necessary for improving online interactions via traditional websites as well as using technologies promoting collaboration and information sharing (e.g. social networks, blogs, wikis, forms). Topics include: the principles of web page and web site design; hypertext markup language, cascading style sheets, streaming video, online collaboration technologies; client and server scripting; and the process of testing and publishing web sites. Prereq: ISMG 2050 or taken concurrently with ISMG 2050. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a sophomore standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3000 - Technology In Business


    Covers the role of information technology in business organizations. It exposes students to innovative and interesting technologies and illustrates how those technologies are changing the way businesses operate. It highlights the importance of IT in organizations, including the relationship between technology & competitiveness, the alignment of business and IT strategy, the development and management of an effective IT infrastructure and the use of IT strategy, the development and management of an effective IT infrastructure and the use of IT-enabled organizational processes. Topics include: coping with information intensity, web sites, social networks and blogs; business intelligence at each level of management; IT based reports and data; collaboration and the impact of technology on organizational interaction; the use of IT for controlling and enhancing business processes; security, privacy & disaster recovery; and emerging technologies. Note: Business core course therefore a grade of a “C” or better must be earned to satisfy graduation requirements. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3100 - Information Technology Hardware and Software


    Provides the hardware/software technology background to enable systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in business environment. System architecture for single user, central, and networked computing systems; single and multi-user operating systems. Prereq: ISMG 3000. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3200 - Programming, Data, File and Object Structures


    Provides an understanding of algorithm development, programming, computer concepts, and the design and application of data and file structures. Includes an understanding of the logical and physical structure of both programs and data. The “JAVA” programming language will be used as the vehicle for investigating a variety of data structure topics. Topics include: data structures and representation; characters, records, files and multimedia; precision of data; information representation, organization and storage; algorithm development; object representation compared to conventional data flow notation; programming control structures; program correctness, verification, and validation; file structures and representation. Prereq: ISMG 2200. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3300 - Social Media in Business


    Social media has become a central component of many business activities including marketing, HR, product management and the supply chain. In this course, we examine the organizational use of social media technologies such as blogs and social networks, as well as the use of social media analytics to drive business strategy. Cross-listed with MKTG 3300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3500 - Enterprise Data and Content Management


    The success of today’s business often hinges on the ability to turn mountains of data into critical information to make right decisions quickly and efficiently. This course introduces students to data, content and multimedia management using current enterprise data management tools. Topics include: Oracle SQL for relational database and for multi-media content; Oracle forms and reports, XML, and content management. Prereq: ISMG 2050 or equivalent, transfer credit VALIDATION (may need ISMG 2075 - 1 credit). Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3600 - System Strategy, Architecture and Design


    This course is designed to provide the understanding of current concepts related to information systems development in an organizational context. It emphasizes the interactive nature of the analysis and design process. Topics include: requirements analysis, model based analysis and design; evaluating outsourcing, COTS and other systems acquisition options; and quality, six-sigma, and ethics in design. New concepts such as agile modeling and extreme programming are covered. Prereq: ISMG 2050 or equivalent with a grade of ‘C-’ or higher and Coreq: ISMG 3500. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 3939 - Internship


    Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. Prereq: 3.5 GPA. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4028 - Travel Study Topics


    Join your classmates in an international travel study course to understand the business operations of another culture. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4200 - Building Business Applications


    Examines how business technologies are designed and implemented. Usability, logic, and platform selection issues are highlighted through the development of simple business systems. Includes Windows interface design; storing, retrieving, and manipulating information; real time decision making; task automation through iteration; platform selection (mobile, desktop or web); and web programming. Prereq: ISMG 2800. Coreq: ISMG 3500. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4300 - Information Security and Compliance


    This course covers information security threats and various mechanisms available to organizations to defend against information compromise. It offers thorough analysis of state, national, and international information security regulations with which businesses must comply, including the Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Billey and Hippa Acts. The regulatory compliance analysis will include measures the organizations must and should perform to be in compliance. Coreq: ISMG 3000. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4400 - Web Application Development


    Course covers rapid website development using Ruby on Rails. This is an object-oriented platform based on the Ruby programming language which enables website developers to rapidly develop sophisticated websites with high levels of functionality using Ruby language. Prereq: ISMG 4200. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Max Hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4500 - Database Management and Applications


    The success of today’s business often hinges on the ability to turn mountains of data into critical information and to utilize the critical information to make the right decisions quickly and efficiently. This course introduces students to the basic principles of data management and utilization. Topics include data modeling, normalization and database design, query formulation using SQL and QBE and interface design. Actual database management systems products (e.g. Oracle and Access) are utilized to demonstrate the design of database applications in management, marketing, finance, accounting and other business areas. Each student will also design a working database system as a project. Prereq: ISMG 3000. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4700 - Business Data Communications and Networking


    Provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including: networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware, and software. Emphasis is upon the analysis and design of networking applications in organizations. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options are also covered. Students learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communication options within an organization. Topics include: network hardware and software; network configuration; network applications; distributed versus centralized systems; network architectures, topologies and protocols; network performance analysis; privacy, security, reliability; management of telecommunications, and communications standards. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4750 - Business Intelligence and Financial Modeling


    In this course, the student learns to analyze and solve financial problems with spreadsheet models, apply Oracle Financial and Business Intelligence software that is widely used in corporate financial operations and model risk and uncertainty with Monte Carlo software. Prereq: ISMG 2050 with a grade of ‘C-’ or higher, FNCE 3000 and ISMG 3000 (ACCT 4054 may substitute for ISMG 3000) all with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Cross-listed with FNCE 4750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4760 - Customer Relationship Management


    This marketing-theory driven course examines customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process for organizations. Composed of people, technology and processes, effective CRM optimizes the selection or identification, acquisition, growth and retention of desired customers to maximize profit. Besides presenting an overview of the CRM process, its strategic role in the organization and its place in marketing, students have an opportunity to create simulated CRM database using popular software package that help to illustrate what CRM can do, its advantages and limitations. Prereq: MKTG 3000 and ISMG 3000. Cross-listed with MKTG 4760. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4780 - Accounting and Information Systems Processes and Controls


    The course is designed to develop knowledge and skills used to understand and evaluate corporate accounting processes and systems. It focuses on financial and information system internal controls and the flow of corporate information through accounting system. A financial system objective and risk assessment approach is used to present concepts and techniques for evaluating the adequacy of system processes and controls. Prereq: Completion of ACCT 2200 and 2220 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Strictly enforced. Cross-listed with ACCT 4780, 6510 and ISMG 6510. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4800 - eBusiness Systems Development


    Students analyze business problems and develop data-driven eBusiness applications to solve them. Development skills include presenting and receiving information through a web site, validating entered information and storing entered information in text files or databases. Students develop an understanding of the principles of web page and web site design; standard object models, Hypertext Markup Language, client scripting and server programs for database and file access; testing, software quality assurance; and the process of publishing Web pages. Prereq: ISMG 2200. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4840 - Independent Study


    Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • ISMG 4900 - Project Management and Practice


    Covers the factors necessary for successful management of enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. The focus is on management of development for enterprise-level systems. Topics include: managing the system lifecycle; requirements determination, logical design, physical design, testing, implementation; metrics for project management; managing expectations: superiors, users, team members and others related to the project; determining skill requirement and staffing the project; cost-effectiveness analysis; reporting and presentation techniques; effective management of both behavioral and technical aspects of the project; change management. Note: Successful completion of this course meets the educational requirements to sit for both the PMP and CAPM exams. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students in the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 4950 - Special Topics


    Seldom offered. This course varies from offering to offering. Typically, it is a research-oriented course exploring new developments in information systems. Prerequisites vary according to topic. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 5939 - Internship


    Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6020 - .Net Programming Fundamentals


    This course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to the .Net programming environment. C# is studied as the target object-oriented programming language. Principles of object-oriented programming are demonstrated using programming constructs taken from the business domain. Students are required to apply this knowledge through a series of C# programming exercises, which includes developing Windows Forms applications for the desktop and mobile platforms. Prereq: Basic knowledge of a programming language such as JAVA, C, or Basic. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6028 - Travel Study Topics


    Join your classmates in an international travel study course to understand the business operations of another culture. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6040 - Business Process Management


    Designing effective information systems for business requires an awareness of the organization(s) business processes and how to manage and streamline them. The objectives of the course are for students to understand the importance of business processes; the main types of business processes; and the evolution of business process management; business process outsourcing; business process re-engineering; business process redesign; technology enabled business processes; and automated workflow. An important activity is graphically mapping business processes, which are transformed into an application or set of applications. The organization needs to manage the electronic workflow to monitor that the work gets done and allow changes to the workflow. Case studies of organizations are studied for most topics to enhance understanding. The group projects let students apply their knowledge of the course to a specific organization. By the end of this course students should have an appreciation of the important process-centric issues in business systems design. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6060 - Analysis, Modeling and Design


    Provides an understanding and application of systems analysis and design processes. Students are exposed to system development life cycle (SDLC), structured systems analysis and design methods, object-oriented analysis and design methods, prototyping and commercial off-the-shelf package software approaches, and joint and rapid application development. Emphasizes the skills required for system analysts such as analytical, interpersonal, technical, fact-finding, and project management skills. Topics include data, process and object modeling, input-output and user interface design, and systems implementation and support. To provide an opportunity to develop these skills, an information system project is completed by a group of students. Students use a Case tool for their group project. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6071 - Introduction to Health Information Technology


    Examines what needs transforming in healthcare to improve value, safety and appropriateness of care, and what the role of IT is in that transformation. It also examines the challenges of cultural change and IT strategy in succeeding with clinical information projects. Differences between installation, implementation, transition and actual transformation are suggested and methods for managing subcultures in healthcare (IT, clinical, administrative) are reviewed. Cross-listed with HLTH 6071. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6072 - Fundamentals of Health Information Technology Management


    Provides an introduction to the management of information technology in healthcare. A description of information processing, the origin, content, evolution of healthcare information systems and the methodologies deployed to acquire and manage information requirements are discussed. Cross-listed with HLTH 6072. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6080 - Database Management Systems


    The success of today’s business often hinges on the ability to utilize critical information to make the right decisions quickly and efficiently. Transforming mountains of data into critical information to improve decision making is a skill every business decision maker must posses. This focus course covers the database design topics with a focus on enabling business decision making. Detailed topics include collecting, capturing, querying and manipulating data (using SQL and QBE) for simple to medium complex business applications. Commercial database products (e.g. ORACLE and ACCESS) are utilized to demonstrate the design of database applications in management, marketing, finance, accounting, and other business areas. Students will be able to design and implement simple to medium complex database applications after successful completion of this course. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6120 - Internet and Mobile Technologies


    Communication, knowledge sharing, and information acquisition within and between businesses are critical for long term strategic business success. Technological advancements are radically changing the way business communication and knowledge sharing is performed. This course will briefly examine traditional concepts of wired local area networks for reference purposes, but then will focus on how newer mobile technologies are changing the way business communication and knowledge transfer are conducted. Mobile technologies that will be examined in this course include: WiFi wide area networks, wireless local area networks, cellular telephones, smart phones, and other portable computing devices. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6180 - Information Systems Management and Strategy


    The effective use of information technology requires the alignment of competitive strategies, business processes, and It applications. In this course, we take a top management perspective to the development of policies and plans that maximize the contribution of IT to organizational goals. We begin by examining the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of organizations. We then investigate the approaches used to manage the IT function, taking into account legacy and emerging technologies. The vital role of the CIO and project champions are explored. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ISMG 6180 and BUSN 6610. Cross-listed with BUSN 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6200 - Global Information Systems


    Will focus on managing information technology globally and the new organizational and information technology designs that firms are establishing to meet the ever-growing global requirements. The course will cover such issues as how information is used and how information technology is deployed by multinationals in different countries, the state of information technology and telecommunication industries in countries around the world, how global firms gain strategic benefits from information technology, and how firms manage and use global virtual teams. Prereq: ISMG 6040 or 6120 or BUSN 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6220 - Business Intelligence Systems and Analytics


    The course is organized around three types and enablers of business intelligence and analytics (1) Descriptive analytics including data warehousing, business reporting, decision dashboard/ scorecards, visual analytics, (2) Predictive analytics including Web Analytics, Web Mining and Social media Analytics, and (3) Prescriptive analytics including decision analytics, automated decision support and expert systems, and big data analytics. The course concludes with emerging trends and topics in business analytics including geospatial in analytics, location-based and consumer oriented analytical applications, mobile platforms, and cloud-based analytics. Hands-on experience is provided through the use of MicroStrategy, SAS, and CORVID software. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6240 - Website Development Practice and Technologies


    Presents a broad coverage of design principles and techniques to develop effective web sites. The course emphasizes: (1) understanding the principles of web page and web site design and the process of publishing web pages, (2) developing client-side scripts for use in web sites, (3) using server-side programs or scripts to develop dynamic web sites using databases, and (4) understanding technologies for managing large web sites including XML schemas, content management systems and web services. Prereq: ISMG 6020. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6280 - Service Oriented Architecture


    Explores “Service Oriented Architecture” (SOA), which refers to a design pattern made up of components and interconnections that stress interoperability and location transparency. Covers the latest heterogeneous models for carrying out large scale distributed computing using Web services. The fundamentals of defining, designing, building, testing and rolling-out a SOA system are explored using tools from major Web service vendors. Also, looks at the impact of SOA on software quality, efficiency, performance and flexibility. Prereq: ISMG 6020. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6320 - Innovative Health Information Technologies


    Learn how innovative health info technologies shape and redefine healthcare by enhancing medical care through scope and scale effects, providing tech efficiencies in delivery of care, utilizing advance tools for patient Ed and self-care, network-integrated decision support, e-business models & opportunities for e-health. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6420 - Global Enterprise Systems


    Examines the evolution of global enterprise systems - from internally focused enterprise resource planning (ERP) client or server systems to externally focused eBusiness. Studies the types of issues managers need to consider in implementing cross-functional integrated enterprise systems. Examines the general nature of global enterprise computing, re-engineering principles and the technical foundations of client or server systems and enterprise information architectures. Students learn about the global enterprise systems marketplace. Topics include the tools and methodology, modules, processes and industry initiatives. Finally, the course looks into the future and predicts enterprise system trends. The objective of the course is to make students aware of the potential and limitations of global enterprise systems. The objective will be reached through case studies, lectures, guest speakers and a group project. Coreq: ISMG 6180 or BUSN 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6430 - Information Systems Security and Privacy


    Designed to develop knowledge and skills for security of information and information systems within organizations. Focuses on concepts and methods associated with planning, designing, implementing, managing, and auditing security at all levels and on all systems platforms, including enterprise systems. This course presents techniques for assessing risk associated with accidental and intentional breaches of security as well as disaster recovery planning. Coreq: ISMG 6180 or BUSN 6610 (6810). Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6450 - IT Project Management


    Focuses on how firms successfully manage the adoption of It. Projects and program management principles are the primary focus of this course. Topics covered include approaches to prioritizing projects, estimating cost and time-to-market, build vs. buy decision, planning, monitoring and controlling implementation, measurement, total cost of ownership, effective management of both behavioral and technical aspects of the project and change management. Prereq: ISMG 6180 or BUSN 6610 (6810). Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6460 - Emerging Technologies


    Provides an introduction to the expansive array of information technologies that form the infrastructure of a modern business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on learning conceptual technological foundations and understanding the business value of the various technologies. The purpose of the course is to develop the student’s ability to discuss recent technological advancements with other It professionals and management. Technology assessment is emphasized. Prereq: ISMG 6180 or BUSN 6610 (6810). Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Cross-listed with BUSN 6800. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6470 - Text Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling


    Text Analytics course teaches students how to use SAS Enterprise Minder and SAS Text Miner to uncover underlying themes and concepts hidden in a large collection of unstructured text data. Students will learn how to process text data into topical clusters, and classify text data into predefined categories. Students will also learn how to integrate unstructured text data with structured data to develop predictive models such that complex organizational problems can be early detected and solved. IT is desirable for students to have a familiarity with basic statistics concepts and Window-based software. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6480 - Data Warehouse and Administration


    Management of large, complex data warehouses and operational databases involves technical skills and background needed by information systems professionals as well as tactical and strategic issues faced by information technology managers. This course provides conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and policy background for prospective information systems professionals and information technology managers. The course covers business aspects, conceptual background, and product material about management of data warehouses and operational databases. Assignments and projects involve Oracle skills for database administration and tactical or strategic issues faced by information technology management. Prereq: ISMG 6080. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6510 - Accounting and Information Systems Processes and Controls


    Designed to develop knowledge and skills used to understand and evaluate corporate accounting processes and systems. Focuses on financial and information system internal controls and the flow of corporate information through an accounting system. A financial system objective and risk assessment approach issued to present concepts and techniques for evaluating the adequacy of system processes and controls. Cross-listed with ACCT 6510, 4780 and ISMG 4780. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6800 - Special Topics


    A variety of advanced topics are offered in this course. Past topics include the human-computer interface, software engineering, artificial intelligence, graphical user interface, project management and electronic commerce. Consult the current ‘Schedule Planner’ for semester offerings. Note: Seldom offered. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6810 - Business Intelligence in Healthcare


    Provides students with an overview of how business intelligence is used in the healthcare industry. Students study the evolution of It in healthcare including enterprise systems and systems integration. Next the course looks at the evolution of business intelligence in general. Using case studies and hands on exercises, students learn about different aspects of business intelligence in various subsets of the healthcare industry. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6820 - Business Intelligence and Financial Modeling


    This course will introduce students to the application of business intelligence in a corporate finance setting. Financial data intelligence is essential for effective decision making throughout the firm, in finance directly and in other functions supported by the finance department. Strategy setting, budgeting, and new product development are just a few decision areas where finance personnel play an active role. In this course, we learn how to apply Oracle e-Business Suite, a finance and business intelligence software tool that provides modules for financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and planning. These tools enable finance personnel to access and analyze corporate data in support of critical decision making across the enterprise. Students will also analyze data through the use of financial models built in Microsoft Excel. The development of complex financial models will provide students with valuable hands-on experience with a software tool used widely incorporate finance departments. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6830 - IT Governance and Service Management


    Deals with interrelated decisions on clarifying the business role of IT, defining integration and standardization requirements for the IT architecture, shared and enabling services for the IT infrastructure and business need for SaaS, and governance of cloud computing, IT outsourcing, and other IT services. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 6840 - Independent Study: ISMG


    Instructor approval required. Allowed only under special and unusual circumstances. Regularly scheduled courses cannot be taken as independent study. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • ISMG 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • ISMG 7001 - AI-Based Decision Making


    Introduces decision making concepts. It covers a range of approaches, techniques and tools for decision aiding and describes how they can be used to support decision processes. The topics include human decision making, decision support systems, knowledge-based systems, and AI methods that support decision making, like machine learning, Bayesian networks and association rules. Prereq: MS in C.S.E. or I.S. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7002 - Computer Security


    A broad overview of computer security, roughly divided into three unequal components: a) the history of codes and ciphers; b) basic cryptographic techniques, for example, symmetric cryptography, authentication techniques, and asymmetric cryptosystems, and: c) applications to current and future computer-related technologies, for example, network security, wireless communication, quantum cryptography, and more. Prereq: CSCI 5451. Cross-listed with CSCI 7002. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7200 - Advances In Management Information Systems


    Provides an introduction to research methodologies engaged in Management Information System Research, including measurement, sampling, survey research, experiments, quasi-experiments and some qualitative research methods. Prereq: admission into the CSIS Ph.D. program and knowledge of basic statistics. Cross-listed with CSCI 7200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7210 - Topics In Analytical Research In Management Information Systems


    Provides a detailed coverage of selected analytical research in information systems. Prereq: Admission to the CSIS Ph.D. program. Cross-listed with CSCI 7210. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7211 - Topics In Behavioral and Organizational Research In Management Information Systems


    Provides a detailed coverage of selected behavioral and organizational research in information systems. Prereq: admission to the CSIS Ph.D. program. Cross-listed with CSCI 7211. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7220 - Research methods: Design and Analysis


    Research methods: Design and Analysis. Topics include: research design, approaches to gathering data; sampling methods; linear multivariate analysis methods emphasizing structural equations models; and a brief survey of other methods such as cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, methods such as neural nets, CART and/or genetic algorithms. While much of the material is of general interest, the course emphasizes methods and situations to prepare students in the CS/IS Ph.D. program for research in their field(s). The course includes student projects involving the analysis of data using appropriate software, whose results are presented to the class. Prereq: BUSN 6530 (or equivalent) and either Ph.D. student status or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with DSCI 6220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7551 - Parallel and Distributed Systems


    Examines a range of topics involving parallel and distributed systems to improve computational performance. Topics include parallel and distributed programming languages, architectures, networks, algorithms and applications. Prereqs: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with CSCI 7551. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7552 - Advanced Topics in Parallel Processing


    Examines the advances of sequential computers for gaining speed and application of these techniques to high-speed supercomputers of today. Programming methodologies of distributed and shared memory multiprocessors, vector processors and systolic arrays are compared. Performance analysis methods for architectures and programs are described. Cross-listed with CSCI 7552. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7574 - Advanced Topics in Operating Systems


    Covers the advanced topics in operating systems by examining functionality and performance issues in CPU Scheduling, communications, distributed file systems, distributed operating systems, shared-memory multiprocessors and real-time operating systems. In addition to studying papers, reviews, and presentations, students carry out a semester long team project within the scope of one of the above topics. Prereqs: CSCI 3453 or CSCI 5573. Cross-listed with CSCI 7574. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7582 - Artificial Intelligence


    Approaches to design of systems for solving problems usually solved by humans, especially those related to intelligent decision making. Emphasis on various types of knowledge representation. Cross-listed with CSCI 7582. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7654 - Algorithms For Communication Networks


    Algorithmic and mathematical underpinnings of communication networks. A taxonomy of data-packet networks depending on modes of communication: Fixed-Interconnection networks, radio networks and multiple-access channel. Algorithms to implement packet routing, broadcasting and conflict resolution. Prereq: CSCI 5451. Cross-listed with CSCI 7654. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7765 - Computer Networks


    An in-depth study of active research topics in computer networks. Topics include: Internet protocols, TCP/UDP, congestion and flow control, IP routings, mobile IP, P2P overlay networks, network security, performance, and other current research topics. Prereq: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with CSCI 7765. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7799 - Topics in Network Computing


    Studies the active research topics in network based computing such as Cluster, Grid computing, P2P Computing, Pervasive Computing. Workflow system and Cloud Computing. Students will study key papers in the literature, and submit a research term project. Prereq: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with CSCI 7799. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7800 - Special Topics


    A variety of advanced topics are offered at the Ph.D. level in this course. Consult the current ‘Schedule Planner’ for semester offering. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ISMG 7840 - Independent Study: Pre-Dissertation Research


    Conduct pre-dissertation research under the supervision of a faculty member. Prereq: BUSN 6530. Max hours: 18 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • ISMG 8990 - Dissertation Development


    Supports development of a dissertation in conjunction with a student’s advisor. Prereq: Completion of first year and second year papers (ISMG 7840). Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors within the Business School, graduate majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, PHCS PhD majors and PhD majors. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 15
  
  • ITED 4700 - Instructional Teamwork Academy


    The academy consists of four modules of varying length for a total of 15 clock hours of instructional time. The course consists of introductory material regarding teamwork, delineation of roles and responsibilities, classroom instruction, and behavior management. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4710 - Student Supervision Academy


    The focus of the 15 clock hour academy is the effective management of large groups of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, halls, locker rooms, parking lots where buses are loading, on buses and in other instructional settings. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4720 - Interpersonal Skills Academy


    The focus of this 15 hour academy is on developing effective interpersonal skills that are necessary for working as part of a team. Throughout this academy importance of issues of diversity based on culture, experience and gender in communication and conflict resolution processes is highlighted. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4730 - Personal Growth and Development Academy


    This 15 contact hour academy covers self-appraisals, participation in the evaluation process and plan for continued professional growth and development, stress-management strategies and using creativity in dealing with problematic situations. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4740 - Behavior Management


    This academy gives the paraeducator knowledge and skill in instructional methods that support students who have challenging behaviors in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, domestic settings, and in the community. These modules focus on the interactions that paraeducators have with students whose behaviors are challenging and on the role they play in assisting the professional members of their team with behavior challenges. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4750 - Instructional Strategies Academy


    This academy gives the paraeducator knowledge and skills in analyzing the teaching environment and individual student needs for the particular level of support, degree of adaptation or accommodation or modification and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4760 - Instructional Technology Academy


    This 15 contact hour academy is intended to provide paraeducators with skills in operating typical school-wide technologies. The focus is on examining the types of technology used daily, as well as those types that they may not currently have skills in using but which can broaden their repertoire of available skills. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4770 - Vocabulary and Comprehension


    Paraeducators are provided with the skills needed to assist classroom teachers in meeting literacy needs of students in the areas of vocabulary and comprehension. Skills applicable to assisting diverse populations such as special education, Title 1, ELA, and General Education. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4780 - Assisting with Phonemic Awareness and Phonics in the Classroom


    This academy provides the paraeducator with skills and techniques needed to assist literacy needs of diverse populations of students with phonemic awareness and phonics as it relates to the early, emergent and fluent reader. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4790 - Assisting with Reading Fluency in the Classroom


    This academy provides the paraeducator with skills needed to assist literacy needs of diverse populations of students in the area of reading fluency. It covers important fluency concepts and terms and the use of a variety of research-based instructional techniques that improve fluency at the word, phrase, sentence and connected text levels. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4800 - Grades K-4 Mathematics


    This academy is designed to provide paraeducators with the skills and knowledge needed to assist students, grades K through four, with mathematics skills taught in the classroom. The course content is designed and adapted from standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It includes the specific skill building area of number sense, computational techniques, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data and probability as they apply to grades K-4 learners. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4810 - Number Theory and Rational Numbers


    This academy provides paraeducators with the skills and knowledge needed to assist students with specific mathematics skills typically taught in grades five though eight. This academy solidifies the concepts learned in assisting with K-4 math and provides a base for assisting with high school mathematics. It includes the specific skill building areas of number sense; computational techniques for fractions, decimals and percents and their related applications as they apply to intermediate and middle school learners. The course content is designed and adapted from the standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 4820 - Algebraic Concepts and Spatial Reasoning


    This academy provides paraeducators with the skills and knowledge needed to assist students, grades 5-8, with the mathematics skills taught in the classroom. The course content is designed and adapted from standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It includes the specific skill building areas of real number building properties; graphical representations; algebraic concepts and problem solving; data and probability; and spatial reasoning skills as they apply to intermediate and middle school learners. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • ITED 5022 - Learning and Classroom Management Strategies for Secondary Schools


    Provides knowledge to create and manage classrooms conducive to the well-being and learning of a diverse student population. Included are instructional strategies for addressing content standards, managing curriculum, instruction, assessments, classrooms, and individual behaviors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ITED 5023 - Literacy Strategies for Secondary Schools


    Provides knowledge and practice using specific literacy methods and assessment, to enhance content learning, and meet reading and writing standards. Instructional strategies for special needs and language-minority students are also emphasized. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • ITED 5025 - Reading Instruction and Assessment K-5


    Using and expanding upon background knowledge from prerequisites, participants learn about specific reading instruction and assessment routines and techniques. Through guided in-school placements, student’s link course readings, discussion and practice, focus on improving their instruction, and the assessment or instruction cycle. Prereq: ITED 5000, 5010 and 5020. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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