MSI-501 Foundations of Information Technology
This course is a survey course on information technology (IT). It is designed to give students ample opportunity to review critically emerging trends and implications for business managers and IT professionals. Topics covered include IT foundation concepts, data/information management systems, networking systems, enterprise models/systems, IT management processes, IT security, and IT ethics.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024
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MSI-502 Telecommunications and Networking
This course examines data communication and networking technologies from the business perspective. Topics covered include the networked enterprise, telecommunication network models, communication hardware, and trends and emerging technology, such as social media, mobile computing, cloud computing, big data, and the internet of things (IoT). Emphasis is on data communications as an integral element of business.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024
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MSI-503 Object-Oriented Application Development
This course provides students with knowledge and skills for object-oriented design and implementation of software applications. Students will learn to apply object-oriented concepts in solving computational problems and implementing structured and easily maintainable software solutions. The course also covers concepts on algorithmic design for problem solving and computer language mechanics.
Advisory: This course is designed for students with a basic understanding of computer programming. Specific programming skills or previous programming experience is not required. However, object-oriented application development will be fully explored so having a basic, working knowledge of computer programming is encouraged.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024
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MSI-504 Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design
The focus of this course is on the identification of an organization problem, the goals and the purpose of information technology (IT) systems, and how to carry out all the activities in the analysis and design of the systems. It addresses the design phases and all the techniques that are used to carry out the activities using a structured approach. Students will be required to apply these techniques to a work group project.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024
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MSI-505 Principles of Database Design
This course covers most of the major advancements in the technology of the design, development, and management of database management systems (DBMS) as well as the theoretical concepts and applications of DBMS. Students will have hands-on experience through case study exercises and the design and implementation of projects.
Note: This course requires that students use Microsoft Access software, which is a Windows-based product and will not run on Macs. Students can run this software and other Windows software on a Mac using Apple's Boot Camp technology or third-party virtualization tools like Parallels or VMWare Fusion. These tools make it possible to run Mac OSX and a Windows operating system side by side. This solution will require a Windows license.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Jan 2024
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APS-510 Project Management for Technology
This course introduces project management from the standpoint of a manager who must organize, plan, implement, and control tasks to achieve an organization's schedule, budget, and performance objectives. Tools and concepts such as project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, project estimating, and scheduling methodologies are studied. Students will practice with Microsoft Project software to be able to manage a project from start to deployment. What is a project? How is it managed? What is the best approach? This course will answer those questions and many more. This is an opportunity to learn the project management fundamentals that can guide a project through a maze of challenges to successful completion. Successful projects do not occur by luck or by chance. In fact, many projects do not achieve their organization's goals.
Credits: 3
Delivery Methods: Online
Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024
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