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45 courses with the subject IS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

IS 195Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 242Business Statistics []4

Business problem solving: data collection, summarizing and describing data, estimation and hypotheses testing, analysis of variance, regression analysis, time series, quality control, decision analysis. Statistical software. Tutorial. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH106 or MATH112 or MATH115 or MATH211 or MATH221

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 250Application Program Development I []3

Requirement analysis, program design, design and coding standards. Translating design to programming language, testing and documentation. Computer Competency.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 299Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 301Information Technology in the Entrepreneurial Organization

[Credits: 3] Application of information technology to the entrepreneurial organization. Includes needs assessment, managing technology and impact analysis.

Subject
IS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 340Management Information Systems []3

Conceptual foundations of MIS, roles of computer-based information systems in organizations, global and ethical issues in MIS, and business application software. Computer Competency. f

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 344Field Experience []1.00-3.00

Participation in a paid part-time position with a cooperating business, governmental, or civic organization.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 345Application Program Development II []3

Intermediate business computer programming. Interactive program design and development environments. Pre-Requisite(s): IS250

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 356Systems Analysis and Design []3

Systematic methodologies for analyzing business problems or opportunities using structured tools/techniques. Pre-Requisite(s): IS250, IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 359Practicum in IS []1.00-3.00

Supervised application program development.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 363Enterprise Architecture []3

Design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. Applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Pre-Requisite(s): IS250

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 365Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction []3

Integration of cognitive psychology, design, information systems and others to examine human performance, IS components, methods and techniques used in design and evaluation of IS. Pre-Requisite(s): IS356

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 371Policy Development and Security Issues in Information Systems

[Credits: 3] Development of security policy in line with legal requirements. Risk management, security planning, contingency/disaster planning, auditing, TEMPEST compliance and on-going evaluation through the system life cycle.

Subject
IS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 372IT Security and Risk Management []3

Management of the security function. Risk assessment of the probability of data being compromised, design phase, and disaster recovery plan. Auditing and quantitative and qualitative analysis. Pre-Requisite(s): IS451 or IS363 or CYB270 or CNA397

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 381Introduction to Computer Forensics []3

Investigating computer crime and techniques to uncover, protect, and analyze digital evidence using software and hardware tools and techniques to perform rudimentary investigations as well as consider ethical implications. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340 or CYB301 or CNA425

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 434Introduction to Data Analytics []3

Fundamentals of Data Analytics (DA). Systematically applying statistical or logical techniques to describe and evaluate data. How managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340 or IS242 or STAT242

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 443Database Design, Implementation, and Administration [Credits

3] 200

Subject
IS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 450Strategy, Management and Acquisition []3

IT impact on business strategy, capabilities, and value. IT leadership, function to support business, and acquisition. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 451IT Infrastructure []3

IT infrastructure issues such as Internet-based architecture, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure Pre-Requisite(s): IS356

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 452Unix Operating Systems Principles []3

Analysis and management of commands, processes and network links. Applications management. Decision-support mechanisms and log analysis. Script writing for customizing application streams. Pre- Requisite(s): IS250

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 454Decision Support Systems []3

Information systems for management decision making. Decision making processes, model base development, and knowledge management. Design, implementation and evaluation of decision support systems. Pre-Requisite(s): IS250, IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 458IS Innovation and New Technologies []3

E-commerce and e-Business issues such as models, e-markets, security, social networks, e-communities, social, ethical and legal issues and emerging technologies. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 459Topics in Information Systems []3

Recent developments in concepts, theory, practices in the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 9 credits. Pre- Requisite(s): IS356

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of 9 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 460Project Management []3

Strategies, processes, and integration techniques in the management of software development projects. Planning, staffing, scheduling, controlling, and quality assurance. Pre-Requisite(s): IS356

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 475Security Governance, Regulatory Compliance and Auditing

[Credits: 3] Compliance requirements for organizations related to IT infrastructure and data practices, including international, national, state, and local laws and regulations. IT security assessments based on a risk-based approach to managing information security and IT resources. Types of audits and how they are impacted by technologies utilized by organizations. Pre-Requisite(s): IS363

Subject
IS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 483Client/Server Security []3

Security problems related to client/server computing. Benchmarking client/server application in relation to virus protection, firewall configurations, authentication/encryption. Secure client/server design strategies. Pre-Requisite(s): IS363 or IS451

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 484Business Process Management []3

Concepts and strategies for improving business processes such as process design principles, challenges, organizational change, outsourcing, and inter-organizational processes. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 485Enterprise Systems []3

Theoretic and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations. Pre-Requisite(s): IS340

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 498Business Consulting []3

Teams of students work as consultants to area businesses and non- profit organizations to diagnose and solve actual business problems. Written and oral report required. Pre-Requisite(s): IS 242, ACCT 292, FIRE 371, MGMT 301, MKTG 320, or permission of department. 3 . Credit. F, S. Pre-Requisite(s): IS242 or STAT242, ACCT292, FIRE371, MGMT201 or MGMT301, MKTG220 or MKTG320

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 534Introduction to Data Analytics []3

Fundamentals of Data Analytics (DA). Systematically applying statistical or logical techniques to describe and evaluate data. How managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 543Database Design, Implementation, and Administration [Credits

3] Entity relationship modeling, normalization, and implementation of utilizing SQL at both server and client side applications. Concurrency control methods and data security management.

Subject
IS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 550Strategy, Management and Acquisition []3

IT impact on business strategy, capabilities, and value. IT leadership, function to support business, and acquisition.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 551IT Infrastructure []3

IT infrastructure issues such as Internet-based architecture, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 552Unix Operating Systems Principles []3

Analysis and management of commands, processes and network links. Applications management. Decision-support mechanisms and log analysis. Script writing for customizing application streams.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 554Decision Support Systems []3

Information systems for management decision making. Decision making processes, model base development, and knowledge management. Design, implementation and evaluation of decision support systems.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 558IS Innovation and New Technologies []3

E-commerce and e-Business issues such as models, e-markets, security, social networks, e-communities, social, ethical and legal issues and emerging technologies.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 559Topics in Information Systems []3

Recent developments in concepts, theory, practices in the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 560Project Management []3

Strategies, processes, and integration techniques in the management of software development projects. Planning, staffing, scheduling, controlling, and quality assurance.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 583Client/Server Security []3

Security problems related to client/server computing. Benchmarking client/server application in relation to virus protection, firewall configurations, authentication/encryption. Secure client/server design strategies.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 584Business Process Management []3

Concepts and strategies for improving business processes such as process design principles, challenges, organizational change, outsourcing, and inter-organizational process.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 585Enterprise Systems []3

Theoretic and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
IS 598Business Consulting []3

Teams of students work as consultants to area businesses and non- profit organizations to diagnose and solve actual business problems. Written and oral report required.

Subject
IS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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