MMIS - Management Information Systems

This course uses current web technologies to instruct students in accessible web design. Students will design, create, and publish web pages. This course is non-repeatable for credit. Students who have previously earned undergraduate credit for CBIS 3219 may not earn graduate credit for MMIS 6191.

Comparative theory and practice of computer information systems. Topics include review of the systems development life cycle: investigation, analysis, design, development, and implementation. Information theory, types, functions and value of information, humans as natural languages, and demonstrations are discussed. Organizational and communication skills for the analyst in a consulting role are explored.

Prerequisite: NRSG 6724 or MMIS 6292. Management of data as a resource. Development of a conceptual framework to evaluate, select, acquire, install, and maintain commercial database management packages for use in information systems. Data structures, data storage, data representation, data flow, data dictionaries, access methods, utilities, query languages, security, backup, configuration control, distributed databases, and future directions in database management are explored. Not open to MMIS majors.

The Enterprise Resource Planning Systems course serves as an overview of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using SAP and an introduction to other enterprise system tools used to integrate systems together. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of ERP systems on organizations and strategy, using SAP and other systems as a working example. Students will also get hands on experience with the SAP system both Hosted and in the cloud and take a look at the alternative systems as well.

The Strategic Enterprise Systems Management course is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to strategically manage enterprise information systems in today's dynamic business environment. The course focuses on understanding the strategic importance of enterprise systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM), and their integration within organizations. Students will explore key concepts related to enterprise system implementation and governance. Emphasis will be placed on strategic decision-making processes, including alignment with business goals, risk management, performance evaluation, and process mining. Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to effectively lead and manage enterprise system initiatives.

Examination of electronic commerce in a global market. The course includes strategies for electronic commerce, web-based electronic commerce opportunities, web site design and evaluation, and technology and supporting applications.

Blockchain technology is the distributed and decentralized database technology behind bitcoin cryptocurrency. This course explores the fundamentals of the public, transparent, secure, immutable and distributed database called blockchain. Blockchain technologies can be used to record and transfer any digital asset not just currency. This course will introduce students to the workings and applications of this potentially disruptive technology. Its potential impact on financial services, government, banking, contracting and identity management will be discussed.

The User Experience (UX) and Agile Project Management course is designed for students aiming to bridge the gap between UX design and project management, two critical aspects of successfully delivering digital products and services. This course explores advanced concepts in UX design and project management methodologies, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring user-centric design.

Overview of the process of data analysis. Data analytics have moved out of the academic world of statisticians to the practical world of technology. A variety of user friendly technologies bring powerful analytical capabilities to end users. Three major areas that comprise analytics are reporting, visualization and prediction. This course uses the latest in technology to show the practice of data analytics in the real world. Students will experience practical applications of analytics through guided exercises and case studies.

The course identifies important leadership roles and strategies in Information Technology related careers.

Data visualization is an essential skill required in today’s data driven world. With its foundations rooted in statistics, psychology, and computer science, practitioners in almost every field use visualization to explore and present data. This course will provide students with an introduction to data visualization, data literacy, and quantitative skills. These skills are prerequisites for data-driven fields of study, professional success, and everyday life. This course will give students the opportunity to learn through hands on experience with data and will help students share information about people, places, things, events, and phenomena, and answer questions about the world around us. This course is divided into a lecture, discussion, in-class activities, Tableau practice, and homework assignments.

The course identifies technology and how its usage can be deployed in ways that assist management and organizations make timely strategic decisions. The strategic focus is critical to all levels of management in a complex, rapidly changing and very uncertain, global economy.

This course provides knowledge and experience in the most widely used microcomputer applications in data-base management and spreadsheets. Emphasis is on employing these systems in an integrated intelligent office environment. Students are required to demonstrate the ability to construct practical applications in these applied systems. Case studies are employed.

The course identifies important emerging trends in Information Systems and explores their implications for Information Systems management and their influence on the organization.

The IT Strategy and Governance course is designed to empower future IT leaders with a deep understanding of strategic planning, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations in the realm of Information Technology. Participants will delve into the intricate landscape of IT strategy and governance, gaining the skills required to align technology initiatives with overarching business objectives and navigate the dynamic challenges of the digital era. This course is ideal for individuals aspiring to leadership roles in IT, consultants, and professionals seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and governance expertise in IT.

Management of data as a resource. Development of a conceptual framework to evaluate, select, acquire, install, and maintain commercial data base management packages for use in information systems. Data structures, data storage, data representation, data flow, data dictionaries, access methods, utilities, query languages, security backup, configuration control, distributed data bases, and future directions in data base management are explored. Students who have previously earned undergraduate credit for CBIS 3214 may not earn graduate credit for MMIS 6296.

An in-depth look at the fundamentals of system administration in a real-world, heterogeneous environment. Selection, design, and management of common operating systems, such as UNIX and NT, and server software, such as Apache web server, will be the focus.

Systems Analysis & Design provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental analysis and design principles and methods. Students will delve into the systematic process of analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems to address complex organizational challenges. Through a combination of theoretical insights and hands-on projects, participants will develop the skills necessary to conceptualize, model, and construct efficient and effective information systems. Students who have previously earned undergraduate credit for CBIS 3210 may not earn graduate credit for MMIS 6298.

Prerequisite: This course should be taken in the last 12 hours of the MMIS degree program. The Business and Technology Project course is designed to provide an immersive and practical exploration of the intersection between Business and Technology within the context of Management Information Systems (MIS). Students will engage in a comprehensive project-based learning experience that integrates business strategy, technology implementation, and project management. This course aims to equip participants with the skills required to successfully conceptualize, plan, execute, and evaluate MIS projects that align with organizational goals and leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Prerequisites: MMIS 6299 and the core course in the student’s proposed area of study. Continues and completes the thesis research or research project begun in MMIS 6299. The student will work under the supervision of a professor in the student’s chosen area of interest.

Full Stack Development and Applied AI is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding and practical skills in leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for full-stack development. This course explores Fundamental programming, generative AI applications, and technological infrastructure, offering students a unique perspective on the fusion of AI innovation and system development.

The Threat Landscape and Security Management course is a course designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for managing and mitigating security vulnerabilities and threats within complex information systems. In an era of persistent cyber threats, this course is tailored to provide students with the tools and expertise needed to identify, assess, and respond to security risks effectively. Students who have previously earned undergraduate credit for CBIS 4217 may not earn graduate credit for MMIS 6392.

This course focuses on what internal and external systems should do and how they are structured. The emphasis is on providing students with an overall understanding of the complex role of the systems in transforming organizations and markets and the management of those systems. An integrated view of IS and the organization from an external and internal perspective will be presented. Detailed study includes technologies for intra- and inter-organizational systems and current/emerging issues in establishing key IS activities. Topics include identifying vendors, outsourcing, infrastructure planning and budgeting, implications of globalization, and IS personnel management. Master of Management Information students may not use this course to satisfy degree requirements.

This course is intended for aspiring data analysts and for people who will work with data analysts and data scientists, manage analytics projects, or invest in analytics ventures. It provides opportunities for students to gain skills in data-analytic thinking required to succeed in today’s analytical and data-driven economy. We will introduce applications and interpretations of data mining techniques in a business context. This course covers the core analytic techniques of data exploration and visualization, pattern discovery (segmentation and association), predictive modeling (decision tree, logistic regression, neural network), and forecasting.

Strategic Writing and AI Prompting in MIS provides students a transformative journey at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic writing within the realm of Management Information Systems (MIS). As organizations increasingly leverage generative AI for content creation, communication, and decision-making, this course equips students with the skills to strategically articulate MIS concepts, strategies, and outcomes through advanced writing techniques and the creative power of generative AI. The course is crafted to equip students with the expertise to integrate AI technologies seamlessly into their strategic writing practices, allowing them to communicate complex MIS concepts, strategies, and outcomes with precision, creativity, and strategic intent.

An individually designed course involving one semester of part-time supervised IS work with a business. This program is intended for students who have had little or no experience in an IS department. The internship may be used to fulfill one and only one of the electives of the MMIS major.

As we expand into a global economy, the issues related to conducting business in this environment become extremely complex and dependent on Management Information Systems (MIS). This course will introduce students to some of the larger issues involved in international business with a focus on MIS. These issues will be explored from multiple perspectives to gain a better understanding of the complexities that are involved, especially when "solving" one issue may have anticipated and unanticipated impacts on other issues.

Students will explore a variety of information systems used in an international setting. Students will work in virtual teams to collaborate with students in other countries using Design Thinking principles to solve an actual business problem as identified by a business. The teams will meet abroad for a week and collaborate face-to-face with the teams and present their solutions to the company by the end of the week. Students will be given the opportunity to work on a real business problem in an SAP Next-Gen Lab.

This course meets special needs of students and/or the community. Approval of the graduate director is required prior to registering.

Investigation of a topic of special interest, with reports given to the instructor. Approval of the department chairperson is required prior to registration.

The central theme of the course is the use, governance, and management of information systems within the modern business environment. Through appropriate discussions, case studies, and assignments, students explore how business organizations strategically use information systems to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Topics include the value of information, the types and functions of information systems, the use of information for e-commerce, the security of information, the ethics of data use, and the strategic use of information for decision-making. In addition, the course incorporates the use of tools for decision-making, productivity, and project management.