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IST 679 - Software Design (4 credits)
An introduction to software design applied through a variety of integrated technologies. The student will become familiar with the procedures used in the development and evaluation of software based learning environments. The student will apply design skills to the development of a technology supported learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 595).
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IST 686 - Standards, Assessment and Leadership in IST (4 credits)
A detailed examination of the National Educational Technology Standards for Students and the Michigan Curriculum Framework with a focus on leadership in educational technology and program, teacher and student assessment. Course transitions from face-to-face to online.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 679).
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IST 699 - Terminal Project: Instruction Systems Technology (4 credits)
A project which incorporates the skills and principles covered in IST 594, 595 and 679. Students design, carry out and evaluate a comprehensive technology related learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 679).
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IST 703 - Advanced Instructional Systems Technology Applications (4 credits)
Extensive application of a variety of technologies in a learning environment. The student’s work in the Teacher Explorer Center will be determined by both the center’s needs and student interest.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program and have completed the prerequisites (IST 594 and IST 595) or have permission of instructor.
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IST 706 - Perspectives in Instructional Systems Technology (4 credits)
Examines topics in Instructional Systems Technology in relation to literacy issues. Research in software design, roles of technology in support of learning, literacy needs of the future, new media authoring and other pertinent topics will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program or have permission of instructor.
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IST 770 - Video Data Technologies for Educational Research (4 credits)
Recent technology advances have dramatically improved the ease with which video data can be handled and manipulated, resulting in important practical applications in educational research. This course will provide advanced graduate students with knowledge and skills to support the collection, analysis, and interpretation of video data in exploring research questions.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have taken two prior graduate courses in research methodology or have permission of instructor.
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IST 780 - Independent Investigations in Instructional Systems Technology
Students investigate topics under the direction of a faculty member. Student needs determine the topics. Design, methodological, organizational, administrative and theoretical issues in Instructional Systems Technology are encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program or have permission of the instructor.
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IB 670 - International Baccalaureate: Philosophy and Practice I (2 credits)
Provides understanding of the International Baccalaureate Organization methodologies, philosophies and practices in the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP).
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IB 671 - International Baccalaureate: Philosophy and Practice II (2 credits)
Provides understanding of the International Baccalaureate Organization methodologies, philosophies and practices in the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP).
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IB 672 - International Baccalaureate: International and Global Education I (2 credits)
The purpose of this course is to give students opportunities to consider the nature of citizenship and teaching and learning in the twenty-first century. In doing so they will recognize why the concept of international-mindedness, i.e., teaching and learning about different dimensions of the human condition, as shaped by culture and geography, is an organizing principle of the Primary Years, Middle Years and International Baccalaureate Programs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670 and IB 671).
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IB 673 - International Baccalaureate: International and Global Education II (2 credits)
Gives students opportunities to build upon and apply what they have learned about global and international education in EST 672 in their own classrooms and schools, within a supportive online community. Continues to broaden students’ awareness of various perspectives on issues in global education. Uses an online environment to support teachers in fostering the development of students’ international and global knowledge and understanding with the contexts of the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670 and IB 671).
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IB 674 - International Baccalaureate: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum (2 credits)
Explores philosophies, rationale, and methods of teaching IB curriculum to students in PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between teaching and learning. Explores various teaching strategies effective in implementing IB programs, as well as knowledge and skills for planning instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, and IB 673).
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IB 675 - International Baccalaureate: Curriculum and Instruction in the Classroom (2 credits)
An online course which explores philosophies, rationale, and methods of teaching IB curriculum to students in PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between teaching and learning. Explores various teaching strategies effective in implementing IB programs, as well as knowledge and skills for planning for instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, and IB 676).
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IB 676 - International Baccalaureate: Assessment to Support Learning (2 credits)
Engages teachers in understanding the purpose that assessment plays in supporting achievement in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Teachers will learn to implement diverse strategies, design appropriate tasks and rubrics, differentiate assessments to support all learners, and utilize effective feedback that are appropriate to primary years, middle years, and diploma programs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, and IB 673).
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IB 677 - International Baccalaureate: Assessment in the Classroom (2 credits)
An online field course that engages teachers in applying assessment principles, accessing online assessment resources and implementing effective practices in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Teachers will implement a variety of assessment strategies, design appropriate tasks and rubrics and demonstrate effective methods for providing feedback to students, other teachers, administrators and parents.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, and IB 676).
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IB 678 - International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning through Reflective Practice and Research (2 credits)
This course engages teachers in understanding the role that practitioner reflection and research play as components of professional learning designed to support student achievement in International Baccalaureate programs. Participants will learn and practice the methods and dispositions of practitioners who incorporate structured reflection and research into their continuous professional development.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, IB 675, IB 676, and IB 677).
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IB 679 - International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning through Collaborative Action Research (2 credits)
This course engages teachers in understanding the role that collaborative action research plays as a component of professional learning designed to support student achievement in International Baccalaureate programs. Participants will learn and practice the methods of structured action research as a vehicle for both continuous professional development and school improvement.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, IB 675, IB 676, and IB 677).
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IB 680 - Introduction to International Baccalaureate Practices and the Curriculum (3 credits)
Provides school administrators with an understanding of the International Baccalaureate organization, methodologies, philosophies and practices for the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Year Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC).
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IB 681 - Leaders in International Baccalaureate Schools: Moving from Theory to Practice (3 credits)
Builds upon the knowledge and understanding of IB 680 to help school administrators develop a successful program within their particular educational setting.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (IB 680).
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IB 690 - Independent Study in International Baccalaureate Education
Individual work in International Baccalaureate Education for school professionals. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.
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LBS 500 - Introductory Colloquium (4 credits)
Introduction to liberal studies. Acquaints students with graduate-level skills, methods and materials. Considers problems specific to interdisciplinary study and research, as well as ongoing debates about the nature of the liberal arts.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to MALS program.
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LBS 501 - Seminar in Language and Literature (4 credits)
Seminar organized around a single topic or question from language and literature. Student must be admitted to MALS program.
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LBS 511 - Topics in Language/Literature (4 credits)
A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in language or literature, which includes English, linguistics, modern languages and literatures, rhetoric, communication and journalism. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.
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LBS 512 - Topics in the Humanities (4 credits)
A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the humanities, which includes art and art history, history, philosophy, and music, theatre and dance. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed courses.
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LBS 513 - Topics in the Social Sciences (4 credits)
A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the social sciences, which includes economics, political science, psychology, sociology and anthropology. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.
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LBS 514 - Topics in the Sciences (4 credits)
A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the social sciences, which includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, and physics. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.
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LBS 600 - Master’s Project (4 credits)
Students are expected to enroll in this course during the semester in which they write their master’s project.
Prerequisite(s): LBS 500; two core seminars; four electives; permission of the program director.
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Linguistics |
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LIN 501 - Linguistic Structures (4 credits)
An introduction to linguistic analysis and the nature of human language within a modern linguistic framework using data from English and other languages. This course provides an overview of sound, structure, meaning, dialect variation, historical change, and linguistic universals. A grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate work is ordinarily the minimum standard for admission to the Master of Arts in linguistics program.
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LIN 502 - Historical Linguistics (4 credits)
Diachronic linguistic analysis: language change, dialect geography, establishment of genealogical relationships, the reconstruction of earlier stages of languages and the relationship of language change to synchronic analysis.
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LIN 503 - Introduction to Phonology (4 credits)
Fundamentals of phonological analysis using data from a variety of languages.
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LIN 507 - Introduction to Semantics (4 credits)
Fundamentals of semantic analysis using data from a variety of languages.
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LIN 510 - Language Structure, Variation and Change (4 credits)
Nature of human language within a modern linguistic framework using data from English and other languages. Overview of sound, structure, meaning, dialect variation, historical change, and linguistic universals. Survey of the English language from its beginning to modern times.
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LIN 603 - Phonological Theory (4 credits)
Theory and application of phonological analysis, with emphasis on original work.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 503) with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 604 - Syntactic Theory (4 credits)
Presentation of theory and application of syntactic analysis, with emphasis on original work.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 504) with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 607 - Semantic Theory (4 credits)
Inquiry into contemporary efforts to formulate and articulate a theory of meaning adequate for the analysis of natural language, with emphasis on the relation between syntactic and semantic analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 507) with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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LIN 613 - Advanced Phonology (4 credits)
An advanced course in phonology with emphasis on current issues in phonological theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 603).
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LIN 614 - Advanced Syntax (4 credits)
An advanced course in syntax with emphasis on current issues in syntactic theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 604).
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LIN 615 - Problems in Computational Linguistics (4 credits)
Directed research projects on special topics in computational linguistics.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
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LIN 617 - Advanced Semantics (4 credits)
An advanced course in semantics with emphasis on current issues in semantic theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (LIN 607).
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LIN 670 - History of Linguistics (4 credits)
An examination of the major movements and trends in the history of linguistics from ancient India to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed 12 credits in LIN courses including LIN 503 and LIN 504.
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LIN 680 - Seminar in Linguistics (4 credits)
A research seminar designed to develop a student’s skill in linguistic investigation and exposition. Student must complete a research paper. May be graded numerically or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory with prior agreement with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (LIN 503 and LIN 504) and have permission of instructor.
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LIN 690 - The Master’s Thesis (4 credits)
Completion of a project proposed by a degree candidate in consultation with his/her adviser.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (LIN 503 and LIN 504) and have permission of department.
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MGT 526 - International Business (3 credits)
Examination of the international business environment, including cultural, economic, social, political, legal and financial dimensions. Topics include: strategic planning, production and distribution logistics, technology, transfer pricing, risk analysis. Accounting, finance, marketing, information systems and human resources in a global setting will be introduced. Multinational corporations, regional agreements and public policy round out the course.
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MGT 535 - Policy, Strategy and Goals (3 credits)
Application of management tools of economics, statistics, organizational behavior, accounting, marketing, finance, operations management and management information systems to the analysis of organizational case studies. International and ethical issues related to strategic management are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be at the end of their MBA program and have permission of the Coordinator of Graduate Business Programs.
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MGT 536 - Policy, Strategy and Goals-International (3 credits)
An alternate capstone to the MBA program, where all facets of knowledge acquired through the core curriculum are used to analyze, assess, and formulate strategic plans to address the complex issues in the global marketplace. This course provides students a venue to develop strategic plans form a global lens.
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MGT 550 - Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
Examination of the legal environment as it affects business, emphasizing the U.S. and international legal systems, ethical analysis of public policy and managerial decisions, functions and powers of regulatory agencies, and the laws relating to securities, business organizations, employment practices, antitrust and the environment.
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MGT 611 - Master’s Project (6 credits)
An intense study of a practical management problem that requires the collection and analysis of data in an actual organizational setting and the presentation of recommendations to solving the problem to the management of the organization. The final project report is to be submitted in approved format to the Office of Graduate Business Programs and the sponsoring faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): A written contract must be prepared and approved by department chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted. Student must have prior approval of instructor.
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MGT 638 - Labor-Management Relations (3 credits)
Analysis of management-employee relations in modern organizations and public policy in labor-management areas.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (ECN 521, MGT 550, ORG 530) or their equivalents.
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MGT 642 - Supply Chain Purchasing (3 credits)
Strategic issues in purchasing. Topics covered include: distinction between cost and price; study of relationships with suppliers, negotiations and commodity strategies. Supplier evaluation techniques will also be discussed. This course will be helpful to both procurement and sales professionals.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (MKT 560 and POM 521) or their equivalents.
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MGT 656 - Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Study of entrepreneurship (including intrapreneurship) for students who are thinking of starting their own company or are striving to promote innovation within an established company. The course focuses on assessing venture feasibility, analyzing and planning product and service initiatives, and obtaining financing. The course will also provide a realistic preview of the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (ACC 512, FIN 533, MKT 560) or their equivalents.
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MGT 660 - Launching and Managing Small Businesses (3 credits)
Analysis of the role of small businesses in the U.S. economy, the Small Business Administration, franchise opportunities, consulting as a business and the launching, financing and managing of a small business. A significant project is required.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (ECN 521, ACC 512, FIN 533, MIS 524, MKT 560, POM 521) or their equivalents.
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MGT 670 - Business Ethics (3 credits)
The examination of business ethics and morality as they shape and influence the business environment. The student will develop an awareness of problem areas in the conduct of business. Some of the issues discussed can include but are not limited to: conflicts of interest, honesty, environmental issues, whistle blowing and ethical theory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MGT 550) or its equivalent.
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MGT 680 - Special Topics in Management
The analysis of topics of current interest in management. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same course cannot be repeated.
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MGT 681 - Special Topics in International Business (3 credits)
The analysis of topics of current interest in international business. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same topic cannot be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MGT 526) or its equivalent.
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MGT 682 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
The analysis of topics of current interest in entrepreneurship. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same topic cannot be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MKT 560).
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MGT 690 - Independent Study in Management (1 to 3 credits)
Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student. A written contract must be prepared and approved by Department Chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have prior approval of instructor.
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MGT 691 - Independent Study in International Business (3 credits)
Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. A written contract must be prepared and approved by Department Chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MGT 526) and have prior approval of instructor.
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MGT 692 - Independent Study in Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. A written contract must be prepared and approved by Department Chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have prior approval of instructor.
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Management Information Systems |
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MIS 504 - Introduction to Information Systems Management (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to various information systems and how they support the operations, control, planning and communication functions of a business. The role of technologies in support of various systems is discussed, along with some introduction to IT strategy and development methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the MSITM program or have permission of instructor.
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MIS 505 - Technology of Information Systems (3 credits)
This course introduces information technology as an enabler of the development, operation and management of information systems. A business process perspective is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to MSITM program or have permission of instructor.
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MIS 514 - Systems Analysis (3 credits)
This course looks at the analysis of user requirements in support of various business processes that are redesigned to meet organizational objectives. Given that systems are designed to support decisions at various levels in the organization, the life cycle as well as prototyping methodologies are used to develop user requirements and assess information systems development feasibility.
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MIS 515 - Systems Design (3 credits)
This course presents an overview of the theory and practice of designing information systems to meet users’ requirements. The course focuses on tools and techniques that one can use in the design of IS systems. Issues such as physical data modeling, system implementation and testing are emphasized.
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MIS 516 - Software Program and Project Management (3 credits)
This course presents an overview of general project management techniques and their application to software project management. The course also addresses specific software planning issues such as effort estimation, contingency planning, risk management and the application of user acceptance software process maturity models.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 514
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MIS 524 - Enterprise Information Systems (3 credits)
The strategic use of information technology (IT) in the enterprise. Topics include intra-organizational systems, interorganizational systems, the use of IT in a competitive environment, control of IT, IT resource planning and organizational issues for the management of information systems.
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MIS 546 - Business Analytics (3 credits)
Focuses on developing and using spreadsheet-based models and data analysis tools for supporting managerial decision making. Topics include Monte Carlo stimulation, optimization, and spreadsheet application development within the context of business problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (QMM 510) or have completed a course in statistics.
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MIS 563 - Networks (3 credits)
Technology, design, management, and use of data, voice, image, and video communication networks. Topics include local area networks, wide area networks, telephone systems, electronic mail, transborder data flows and communications protocols. Includes exercises using various network configurations.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MIS 305) or an equivalent course in information technology foundations.
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MIS 564 - Network Management (3 credits)
This course provides a general overview of communications network design. Relevant data communication hardware and software characteristics are examined. Students are introduced to network models, and design of local area networks and wide area network along with intranet and extranet. The impact of communications technology on organizations as well as trends in the telecommunications industry are explored.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MIS 563) or have completed a course in computer networks.
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MIS 604 - Introduction to Databases and Data Warehouses (3 credits)
Technology, organization, use and administration of database management systems (DBMS). Includes exercises using microcomputer and mainframe DBMS packages.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 606 - Advanced Databases and Big Data Management (3 credits)
This course addresses the problems encountered by organizations with distributed and networked databases. Topics include transaction management, concurrency control, deadlocks, replicated data management, query processing and reliability. Database performance and recovery are also covered.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MIS 604) or have permission of the Graduate Business Programs Coordinator.
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MIS 620 - Electronic Commerce (3 credits)
This course provides students with an analytical and technical framework to understand the emerging world of e-commerce. Topics include the complexities of the marketplace, design and implementation of an Internet business, and issues surrounding privacy, security and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 622 - Business Object Development (3 credits)
The primary focus of the course is on the principles and applications of object-oriented methods in information systems. Objectoriented concepts and software design and programming principles will be introduced. The purpose of the course is to train students to write reasonably complex business application programs using higher level languages such as Java.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 and MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 624 - Business Application Architecture (3 credits)
This course focuses on the issues related to server-side aspects of web-based applications. In particular, it introduces the different solution architectures utilized and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Students are introduced to several server-side technologies such as Java Servlets, Java Server Pages and Java Beans. This project-based course will allow students to get hands-on experience through designing and building reasonably complex server-side applications.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MIS 622) or have permission of instructor.
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MIS 625 - IT Planning and Strategy (3 credits)
Using a variety of case studies, this course links the business strategy of a firm to its IT/IS strategy and assesses the impact of the strategy on performance and competitiveness. Issues such as project prioritization and risk management are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or must have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 630 - Managing Global Outsourcing of IT and IT Enabled Services (3 credits)
This course explores the drivers of the globalization of IT service delivery along with the managerial and technological issues related to managing the outsourcing of information technology and business process services.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (MIS 524) or must have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 636 - Decision Support Systems (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to data warehousing, data warehouse architecture, online analytical processing, data mining and related development tools. Business applications using OLAP and data mining tools are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 524 or MIS 504) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 638 - Knowledge Management (3 credits)
This course provides students exposure to the issues and challenges both users and systems developers face as they analyze and evaluate the potential support of knowledge to meet the qualitative decision-making processes, as well as support the operational heuristics within an organization.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 640 - IS Security (3 credits)
This course addresses issues pertaining to ensuring the security of organizational and personal information systems. Topics covered include: cryptography, analysis of threats, problems particular to networks, vulnerability and risk assessment, identification and authentication, certificates, credentials, organizational security policies, and the human factor. An emphasis is placed on practical problems and ethical dilemmas that face those concerned with information system security.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 641 - IS Privacy (3 credits)
This course addresses issues pertaining to privacy and intellectual property both from the standpoint of the organization and the individual. It focuses on issues that have become increasingly relevant with the spread of information technology. Topics include: regulatory and technological choices for privacy, the impact of the use of database technology on privacy, global differences in privacy laws, uses of marketing and privacy, intellectual property law and software, software contracts, the concept of intellectual property piracy, and historical change in patents, copyrights, and trademarks. The course also explores ethical dilemmas associated with both privacy and intellectual property.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 642 - IS Issues in Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
The role of information systems in advancing in advancing supply chain integration, management and coordination. Aspects related to logistics, operations, marketing, enterprise information resource planning, and electronic commerce solutions are included. Development and use of internet and extranet applications.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 643 - Intellectual Property and the Public Domain in the Age of Remix (3 credits)
IT developments have enabled inexpensive copying, production of cultural artifacts and software, distribution of these artifacts, and remixing. All of this has disrupted our notions of so called intellectual property. Topics include historical change in IP law, the importance of the public domain for cultural production, and alternatives to current IP regimes. Case discussion and a remix project are included.
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MIS 645 - Simulation in Management (3 credits)
This course introduces computer simulation modeling of business processes using a variety of software tools and techniques including discrete event, Monte-Carlo, and systems dynamics. Implications of models and sensitivity analysis for forecasting, planning and decision making in the management environment are explored.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (MIS 524 and POM 521) or have completed a course in operations management.
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MIS 648 - Issues in International Information Technology (3 credits)
IT environments around the world, national infrastructures and regulatory regimes, global IT application development and management strategies, management support systems. The critical role of IT in the success of global finance, marketing, manufacturing, trade and accounting practices. Perspectives include ethical, cultural technological, political, social, legal, regulatory, and demographic.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (MIS 504) or have completed a course in information systems.
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MIS 650 - Project Seminar (3 credits)
This course will explore a variety of topics related to IT Management in a seminar format. Each student will also complete an indepth analysis of an IT Management issue. Specific project topics will be chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be in the final semester of the MSITM program or have permission of instructor.
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MIS 680 - Special Topics in Management Information Systems (3 credits)
An advanced course involving study of current research issues and recent developments in IT and IS management. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same topic cannot be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisites (MIS 504 or MIS 524).
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MIS 690 - Independent Study in Management Information Systems
Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student.
Prerequisite(s): A written contract must be prepared and approved by Department Chair and Office of Graduate Business Programs before registration is permitted. Student must have prior approval of instructor.
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MKT 560 - Marketing Management
Comprehensive study of the foundations of marketing and the management of the marketing function including the role of marketing in society and within the business enterprise; the use of marketing to gain competitive advantage, and the practice of marketing in a rapidly changing business environment.
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