Business Education (Comprehensive)

NOTE:  This program also requires compliance with the Teacher Education Program requirements for admission, continuation, approval for supervised teaching, and recommendation for certification; as well as the requirements for Secondary Education.  These requirements are listed in the “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of the catalog.

1. General Education Requirements - see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog

2. COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see “College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements” section of catalog

3. Major Requirements (12 hours): CIS 195(3), CIS 205(3) or CIS 260(3), BSE 524(3), BSE 540(3)

4. Professional Education Courses:  BSE 503(3), BSE 493(5-6), BSE 494(5-6); and the Professional Education Required Core and Competencies (see "Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements" section of catalog).

5. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see  “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog

6. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all specific course requirements for all majors in COBA and all courses listed under C; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a “C” in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.

7. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements for business, candidates are required to meet the following work experience requirements:  2,000 hours of work experience in a business related field, or completion of an internship approved by the CIS department.  Approval is determined by the nature of the employment in a business occupation.  The work experience hours and internship experience are documented within the professional education portfolio.

Computer Information Systems (Comprehensive)

Admission Requirements: In addition to the College of Business Administration admission requirements, all students majoring in Computer Information Systems must also satisfy the following admission requirements in order to be admissible to the program:

• Have a combined grade point average (Missouri State plus transfer) of 2.50 or higher
• Complete the following two departmental admission courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and no grade below a "C": CIS 260(3) and CIS 270(3)
• Submit application for admission to degree program and receive approval of the Head of the Computer Information Systems Department prior to completing 60 credit hours (Missouri State and transfer combined).  Students with 60 or more credit hours who have not been admitted to the program will not be allowed to continue as CIS majors without special permission from the College of Business Advisement Center.

1. General Education Requirements - see "Academic Programs and Requirements" section of catalog
2. COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see "College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements" section of catalog (NOTE: CIS 461(3) must be taken by Computer Information Systems majors)
3. Major Requirements
   1. CIS 230(3), 260(3), 270(3), 321(3), 326(3), 431(3), 528(3), 591(3)
   2. Complete 6 hours from the following: CIS 316(3), 323(3), 330(3), 334(3), 350(3), 370(3), 375(3), 394(3), 397(3), 540(3)
4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see  "Academic Programs and Requirements" section of catalog

Information Technology Service Management (Comprehensive)

1. General Education Requirements - see “General Education Program” section of catalog
2. COBA Admission and Program Requirements - see “College of Business Administration/Admission and Program Requirements” section of catalog (NOTE: CIS 461(3) must be taken by Information Technology Service Management majors)
3. Major Requirements: CIS 230(3); CIS 260(3) or equivalent; 281(3), 330(3), 381(3), 382(3); CIS 394 or 494(3); CIS 420(3), 525(3); MGT 565(3)
4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements” section of catalog 

Business Education

1. ACC 201(3); BSE 524(3), 540(3); CIS 195(3), 201(2); CIS 205(3) or 260(3); CIS 429(3); ECO 155(3); MGT 286(3), 340(3); MKT 350(3); RIL 231(3) (35 hours)

2. BSE 503(3) required for state teacher certification

3. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, all candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree must have at least a 2.50 GPA (Missouri State and transfer grades combined) in the certificate subject area which includes all courses required for the minor.

4. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements for business, candidates are required to meet the following work experience requirements:  2,000 hours of work experience in a business related field, or completion of an internship approved by the CIS department.  Approval is determined by the nature of the employment in a business occupation.  The work experience hours and internship experience are documented within the professional education portfolio.

Computer Information Systems

1. CIS 230(3), 260(3), 270(3), 321(3), 326(3)

2. Complete 3 additional hours from the following: CIS 323(3), 330(3), 334(3), 350(3), 370(3), 375(3), 394(3), 397(3)

Web Application Development

CIS 260(3), 321(3), 326(3), 330(3), 370(3), 375(3)

Business Education Courses

BSE 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Business) 5-6, F,S

Prerequisite: completion of all methods courses in Business; a grade of “C” or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes then teaches business classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student’s professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee.

BSE 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Business) 5-6, F,S

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BSE 493. Student observes then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. The course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee.

BSE 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II 4, F,S

Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education Program; and grades of "C" or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2. This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MOSTEP quality indicators and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on B.S. in Education or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, CFS 498, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, HST 499, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, PED 498, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

BSE 503 (403) Teaching of Business 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: EDC 350, admitted to teacher education program, ACC 211 or ACC 206, and 70 hours, and approved major or minor in business; or permission of department head. Development of a philosophy for and about business education; study of relevant legislation; study of methods of teaching selected business subjects including use of research-based readings, observation, and microteaching. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take BSE 493 or BSE 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

BSE 509 (AOS) Business Education Workshop 1-5, D

Development and promotion of desirable programs in business education. Each workshop emphasizes a single topic. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours when topic varies.

BSE 520 (AOS) Occupational Analysis 1-2, D

Prerequisite: teacher certification or permission. Analysis and breakdown of broad occupations or specific jobs into basic elements for instructional purposes. Identical with AGV 520. May be repeated to a total of 2 hours when topic varies.

BSE 522 (AOS) Philosophy of Vocational Education 1-3, D

Philosophical foundations of vocational education; philosophies of vocational education in the contemporary school. Meets Missouri Vocational Education certification requirements. Identical with AGV 520 and SEC 522. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 523 (AOS) Guidance for Vocational Development 1-3, D

Prerequisite: teacher certification or permission. Materials, procedures, and problems in guidance of individuals in the selection of, preparation for, and advancement in a vocation. Identical with AGV 523. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 524 (624) Implementing Vocational Business Education Programs 1-3, D

Problems; procedures; and local, state and federal relationships in the implementation and administration of vocational business education in the contemporary school.

BSE 526 (AOS) Coordination of Cooperative Education 1-2, D

Prerequisite: teacher certification or permission. Problems and procedures in organizing and operating part-time cooperative and evening occupation programs. Restricted to those who can qualify as coordinators. Identical with AGV 526 and SEC 526. May be repeated to a total of 2 hours when topic varies.

BSE 528 (AOS) Measurement and Evaluation of Vocational Education Programs 1-3, D

Prerequisite: teacher certification or permission. Assessing specific program needs as determined from occupational surveys and other demographic data; follow-up techniques to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program on manpower needs in a given labor market area. Identical with AGV 528. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 540 (AOS) Curriculum Development for Business Education 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: admitted to teacher education program. Major emphasis given to curriculum development in business courses. Selected topics include teaching basic business courses; developing course objectives, content, and evaluative strategies; sponsoring youth organizations; selecting equipment.

BSE 596 (AOS) Problems in Business Education 1-3, F,S

Technical or professional problems growing from particular needs that may require additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 605 (AOS) Curriculum Construction in Business Education 1-3, D

Objectives and interrelationships of business education courses and programs. Development of curricular materials and evaluative devices. Identical with SEC 605. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 610 (AOS) Improvement of Instruction in Business Education 1-3, D

Current developments and trends in teaching business subjects; new developments in resources, methods, and techniques. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours when topic varies.

BSE 630 (AOS) Research Seminar in Business Education 3(3-0), D

Critical interpretation and evaluations of research in business education. Individualized assistance provided in the development of an extensive research paper to satisfy the requirement for Research Option II.

Computer Information Systems Courses

CIS 101 Computers for Learning 2(1-2), F,S

General Education Course (Basic Required Courses) Fundamental computer concepts including word processing spreadsheets, assessing information and the responsible use of information and technology. Course may be waived by proficiency exam. Identical with CSC 101. Cannot receive credit for both CIS 101 and CSC 101.

CIS 195 (AOS) Introduction to Desktop Publishing 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or CIS/CSC 101 waiver exam or permission. Introduction to desktop publishing concepts and applications.

CIS 197 (AOS) Topics in Computer Information Systems 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Study of topics in Computer Information Systems. May be repeated as topics change to a total of 6 hours.

CIS 201 Computer Applications for Business 2(2-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or waiver exam. A study of the use and applications of computer information systems concepts in business and public organizations. The course emphasizes the use of spreadsheet software to plan, analyze, design, develop and test business solutions.

CIS 202 Program Design and Development 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or waiver exam. A study of structured program design, concepts and techniques related to the development of computer programs with an emphasis on business applications. A high level language is used to implement the design concepts and techniques.

CIS 205 Web Site Design and Development 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or waiver exam. A study of the design and development of web sites using HTML editors (such as Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver). Graphics packages and multimedia packages. The student will learn to create and deploy professional-grade web sites.

CIS 223 Introduction to COBOL Programming 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 202. Introduction to COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) programming to process business data.

CIS 224 Windows Programming with Development Tools 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 202. An introduction to development of computer applications using rapid developmental tools such as Visual Basic. Emphasis on designing and managing graphical user interfaces, procedures, file management, debugging, and testing.

CIS 230 (324) Computer Technology I 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or waiver exam. A study of computer hardware and system software as it relates to the IT professional.

CIS 260 Application Development I 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111 or waiver exam. Introduction to the key concepts of object technology and the fundamentals of the Java programming language. Projects using Java involve the development of elementary applications and applets.

CIS 270 Application Development II 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 260. This course is a continuation of the study of object technology and the Java programming language. Projects using Java involve the development of standalone and web based applets. Topics include Swing, layout managers, event handling, exception handling, inheritance, arrays, graphics, and file I/O. An introduction to HTML is covered to support web server based applets.

CIS 281 Introduction to IT Service Management 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 230 or concurrent enrollment. Introduction to the field of Information Technology (IT) Service Management. IT Service Management provides for the effective and efficient delivery of IT services in support of changing business needs. Topics include technical infrastructure, service operations, service support, and service delivery.

CIS 290 (AOS) Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or equivalent. Emphasis on problem-solving activities using advanced applications such as word processing, desktop publishing, database, graphics, and multimedia.

CIS 294 (AOS) Internship in Computer Information Systems 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Work-study program with cooperating employers in appropriate office situations to include a broad range of relevant on-the-job experiences. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours.

CIS 316 (226) Computer Programming in RPG 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 270 or permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Solving business-oriented problems using RPG (Report Program Generator) programming language.

CIS 320 Survey of Computer Languages 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: CIS 223 or CIS 224 or CIS 260 or permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A survey of computer languages used for business applications with emphasis on teaching high level languages currently not being taught in other CIS courses.

CIS 321 Information Systems Analysis and Design 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 270 or concurrent enrollment; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of the analysis and design of computer information systems. Course includes developing a study project using CASE tools.

CIS 323 Advanced COBOL Programming Techniques 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 270 and CIS 321 and CIS 326; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Methods and techniques of programming for applications in the solution of business problems, using COBOL.

CIS 326 (526) Database Management Systems Concepts and Design 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CIS 321 or concurrent enrollment; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Study of database management concepts and techniques. Emphasis on data modeling using various data models such as semantic object, entity-relationship, relational, hierarchical, and network. Discussion and application of SQL to develop and query databases. Additional topics include database administration, study of micro and mainframe DBMS such as SQL/DS (DB2), client-server database environment, and distributed databases. Completion of a major study project is required.

CIS 330 Computer Technology II 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 230; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A continuation of CIS 230 emphasizing computer networking.

CIS 334 Advanced Windows Applications Programming 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 270 and 321 and 326; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Methods and techniques of designing and Implementing Windows software applications. Case study will provide a framework for developing working prototypes of business applications using a graphical user interface, object-oriented language.

CIS 350 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 270 and CIS 321 and CIS 326; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A continuation of CIS 270 using the Java programming language. Projects will include both database concepts and analysis and design concepts.

CIS 360 Object Technology II 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 260; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. This course is a continuation of the study of object technology and the Java programming language. Projects using Java involve the development of standalone and web based applets. Topics include abstract windows toolkit (AWT), layout managers, event handling, exception handling, inheritance, arrays, graphics, and file I/O. An introduction to HTML is covered to support web server based applets.

CIS 370 (275) Web Application Development for Business I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CIS 260 and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Introduction to the key concepts of developing business applications for the World Wide Web, a critical element of successful e-business systems. Provides extensive hands-on experience of an introductory nature in several important web technologies such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, ASP, and scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript and/or VBScript). 

CIS 375 Web Application Development for Business II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 370 or permission of instructor; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Continuing coverage of the key concepts of developing intermediate to advanced business applications for the World Wide Web within the context of e-business. Provides extensive hands-on experience of an advanced nature in several important web technologies such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, ASP, and scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript and/or VPScript). The student will be expected to develop a working e-business system. 

CIS 381 Incident and Problem Management 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CIS 281; and CIS 330 or concurrent enrollment; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Methods for managing incidences (detecting and resolving any event which is not part of the standard operation of a service and which causes, or may cause, an interruption to, or a reduction in the quality of that service) and problems (identifying the underlying cause of actual and potential failures in the provision of a service). Techniques to provide high quality interactions with users will be stressed.

CIS 382 IT Service Level Management 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 281; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Methods for developing, monitoring, and reporting on service level agreements. Approaches to review service achievements to ensure that the required and cost-justifiable service quality is maintained and gradually improved. Methods for pricing IT services will be surveyed.

CIS 385 (AOS) Records Storage and Retrieval Systems 3(3-0), F,S

A study of the design and use of records storage and retrieval systems to include micrographics, electronic controls, and optical disk systems.

CIS 394 (399) Cooperative Education in CIS 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with a supervised work experience. This is a variable content course that may be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours in Cooperative Education.

CIS 396 (AOS) Readings in Computer Information Systems 1-2, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Planned readings designed to intensify and supplement an area of computer information systems or business education.

CIS 397 (300) Topics in Computer Information Systems 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics are identified by title in the schedule of classes. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 

CIS 420 IT Services Project Management 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 321 or CIS 381 or CIS 382; and FGB 380 and MGT 364; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of the concepts, practices, processes, tools, techniques and resources used to manage the entire life cycle of IT service projects. The importance of financial budgeting, accounting, and reporting will be stressed. Case studies will be used extensively.

CIS 429 Information Systems in Business 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 201; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Computer information systems analysis, design, and utilization including information as a resource, hardware/software concepts, data communications, database concepts, systems development and general systems concepts. Explores various computer information systems applications in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and office administration. May not be taken for credit by the Computer Information Systems major.

CIS 431 Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 321; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Advanced study of systems development methodologies. The course emphasizes the strategies and techniques utilized for analysis and design in the development of complex information systems.

CIS 461 Strategic Management Information Systems 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 321 or CIS 381 or CIS 382; and undergraduate majors must be admitted to COBA. The role of Information Technology (IT)/Information Systems (IS) as a key contributor to the success of the contemporary organization and the relationships that exist between the IT/IS function and other organization units is emphasized. The courses focuses on the effective management of the IT/IS function and related topics such as the relationship of technology use and the globalization of trade, the use of IT for competitive advantage, and how technology may affect supply and value chain management, enterprise planning, etc. Cannot receive credit for both CIS 461 and CIS 661.

CIS 494 (AOS) Internship in Computer Information Systems 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Work-study program with cooperating employers. Class or conference study of problems encountered by the student; on-the-job application of principles with analysis and improvement of work operations. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours.

CIS 500 Information Systems in Business Organizations 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: permission of a director of a COBA graduate program. Comprehensive study of the fundamentals of business information systems. Designed for graduate students who have not had undergraduate information systems courses. Will not be counted in the hours required for a COBA undergraduate or graduate degree.

CIS 510 e-Business Technology Concepts 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 201 and FGB 510; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An introduction to e-Business and Internet concepts and technology. The course emphasizes content driven web development using database concepts.

CIS 515 Fourth-Generation Languages 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 321 or CIS 429 or permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. An introduction to fourth-generation languages (4GL). A study of the versatility and integrated functions of popular fourth generation languages including general application development, report generation, database query, screen development and graphics.

CIS 522 Decision Support Systems Development 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: QBA 337 and CIS 323; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. A study of Decision Support Systems (DSS), a review of current DSS literature, and the design and development of a DSS with emphasis on the user interface.

CIS 525 Computer Security 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: MGT 340, or permission of department head; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Primarily, but not exclusively, designed for MBA students, CIS undergraduates, and IT Service Management undergraduates. The course is an introduction to the basic issues in computer security. This course is managerial in its approach in that the student is not required to have an extensive background in programming or technical support.

CIS 528 Database Management Systems Implementation 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 326; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Application of database management principles in the implementation of a business information system. Emphasis will be on the design, construction, testing, and installation of a comprehensive database system using SQL, fourth generation languages or other data access tools.

CIS 530 (AOS) Training for End User Computing 3(3-0), F

An analysis of the training function and its application to end user computing. Emphasis on selecting appropriate methods and media.

CIS 540 Advanced Network Administration 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 330 or CSC 465, or permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Application of basic networking concepts to create working network systems for organizations and to solve business problems. Installing and configuring network operating systems and Internet web servers. Planning and implementing network security schemes. Planning and implementing enterprise networking. Server-based roll-outs and maintenance of applications on multiple workstations.

CIS 550 Advanced Object-Oriented Systems 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CIS 326 and CIS 350; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Application of the concepts of object-oriented systems. Case study approach provides the framework for developing working prototypes of business applications using one or more graphical user interface object-oriented languages.

CIS 591 (521) Information Systems Development 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: 90 hours, CIS 323 or CIS 334 or CIS 350 or CIS 375; and CIS 431 and CIS 528; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Independent analysis, design and development of an information system in a field of the student's choice. With the instructor's approval, the system can be developed in a language and on a machine of the student's choice. These systems can be individual or group projects. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

CIS 596 Problems in Business: Computer Information Systems 1-3, D

Prerequisite: 60 hours or permission; and undergraduate business majors must be admitted to COBA. Technical or professional problems growing from particular needs which may require additional depth or breadth of study. Outline of study must be approved prior to enrolling. May be repeated to a total of 3 hours.

CIS 607 (AOS) Practicum in Computer Information Systems 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Work-study program with cooperating employers. Class and/or conference discussion of successes achieved and problems encountered by the student. On-the-job application of techniques, methods, procedures, and principles dealt with in other courses.

CIS 620 Project Management in Information Systems 3(3-0), D

A study of the concepts, practices, processes, tools, techniques and resources used by information system (IS) project managers. The entire project life cycle will be covered from inception to close-out. The course will closely follow the framework of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). The course will focus on how to manage the scope, schedule, budget and risk of projects, with emphasis on information systems and information technology projects.

CIS 625 Neural Networks 3(3-0), D

An introduction to the subject to solve business problems using neural network software. In addition, the student will study the theory and framework for the appropriate use of neural networks in regard to solution and data analysis.

CIS 632 Information Systems Planning 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Introduction to fundamental issues of information system (IS) planning. Current theory and specific IS planning practices are studied. Emphasis on strategic implications of information technology, IS planning vis-à-vis strategic planning, development and maintenance of IS plans, analysis of organization information requirements, and prioritizing IS projects. Implications for business and technology trends and application of planning concepts to IS planning projects are examined.

CIS 634 Staffing the Information Systems Function 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Focus on current and emerging issues of recruitment, selection, training, motivation, retention and evaluation of IS staff. Issues include developing job descriptions, shifting demands for staffing, performance criteria, alternative approaches to training, alternative career tracks, and the role of personality types on performance. Influence of recent trends including downsizing, outsourcing, centralization and decentralization, and end-user computing will be examined. Current theory and specific practices are studied. Practical applications will be stressed.

CIS 636 Network Planning and Administration 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Computer network planning, including physical layout, resource requirements, and budgeting. Administration of computer networks, including managing user accounts; selecting and loading applications software; managing upgrades and enhancements; monitoring and optimizing system performance; ensuring physical and logical system security.

CIS 638 Information System Project Management 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Objectives and techniques of planning, organizing, and managing complex information systems development projects. The course will include a study of resources and tools available for scheduling, tracking, and measuring system development productivity.

CIS 640 Comparative Systems Development Methodology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Study of various systems development methodologies used to analyze, design, and implement information systems; selection criteria for a specific methodology, and how to introduce a new methodology within an existing environment. Specific tools and techniques for systems development and for business process reengineering will be explored and applied.

CIS 642 Management of End User Computing 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Planning, organizing, staffing, control, and support of end user computing. Various organizational structures used to support end user computing will be investigated. Methodology for development of end user computing systems will be identified for several forms and types of projects. A case project will involve development of an end user system using an appropriate methodology.

CIS 644 Information Systems Management 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Overview of managerial applications of information technology (IT) to increase effectiveness. Use of IT to support decision making, cooperative work, organizational competitive advantage, and inter-organizational communication. Various planning approaches will illustrate the use of IT in organizations. Case method will be used.

CIS 646 Data Modeling and Database Administration 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Study of data modeling using tools such as Entity-Relationship and Semantic Object Models. Examination of the Database Administrator's responsibilities including monitoring and tuning of the database, establishment of database reliability, and security. A case project will include the development of a data model and a database administration plan for a client/server database system.

CIS 647 IT Legal Issues 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Focus on the legal and ethical environment relevant to advances in technology. Issues include intellectual property, jurisdiction, defamation, invasion of privacy, electronic contracts, computer crime, censorship, unsolicited E-mail, antitrust issues, and encryption. Recent developments, court decisions, federal and state statutes, treaties and international agreements, administrative rulings, and legal literature regarding Internet law, will be explored and explained.

CIS 650 Information System Resource Acquisition 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. In-depth study of key factors and issues associated with hardware/software selection, acquisition and implementation. Emphasis on problem definition and analysis, comparative methodologies for evaluation and selection, identifying and qualifying vendors, and developing/evaluating request for proposals (RFP's). Management implications of enterprise-wide software solutions including software distribution, version and release management, and software standards and practices are discussed. Completion of an acquisition project will be included.

CIS 654 Organizational Transformation 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Study of interrelated economic, social, political, and technological forces requiring organizations to transform their systems and processes to survive and succeed. Students will examine a variety of typical transformations from the perspective of a work unit member and a manager of the change process.

CIS 656 Special Topics in Information Systems 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. in CIS program. Variable content with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics are identified by title in the schedule of classes. Practical applications will be stressed. The course may be repeated for a total of six hours.

CIS 661 Management Information Systems 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CIS 429 or CIS 500 or equivalent. A macro application to the concept, design and implementation of management information systems. This course is designed to be useful to MBA students interested in management information systems development as well as those who plan to be involved in managing MIS projects. Cannot receive credit for both CIS 461 and CIS 661.

CIS 690 Seminar in Computer Information Systems 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours in business administration and economics and permission of the coordinator of graduate studies. Critical evaluation and interpretation of research and literature in information systems.

CIS 694 Internship: Computer Information Systems 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: permission of the director of the appropriate graduate program and department head. In consultation with the coordinating professor, the student is engaged in first-hand experience with a business, organization, or other professional entity. A portfolio of assigned work shall be collected, examined and evaluated during the semester.

CIS 696 Independent Study—Computer Information Systems 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In consultation with the advisor, student selects, for intensive study, a specific area of concern related to the student's program, with emphasis on research.

CIS 697 (AOS) Special Topics 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission. Study of topics in Computer Information Systems/Business Education. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic varies.

CIS 699 Thesis 1-6, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent research and study connected with the preparation of a thesis.