19 courses with the subject MIS, 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.
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
This course will provide the student with an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of the most popular business software with special emphasis on MS Office. Through a variety of hands-on exercises and minicases, students will utilize Excel spreadsheets and Access databases to explore information technology impacts on the core business disciplines (accounting, marketing, human resource management, operations management, and finance). We will provide the student with an understanding of information systems terminology, the ethics of information collection and use, and the ability to determine what information should be presented to various levels of management. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
This course introduces business students to the subject of computer networks and the use of computer networks in business applications. The course starts with the fundamentals of data communications and networking and includes topics such as client-server networks, network hardware and software, the Internet, distributed computing, and key issues in network management. In addition the course covers some legacy networks but focuses primarily on modern high-speed networks used in business communications.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental programming theories and concepts necessary to create software applications that address the information needs of an organization. Introduces business students to the design, implementation, and testing of programs. Topics include class definition, methods, data types, control structures, and file-based and interactive input/output. Provides an overview of industry-proven software-development principles, and outlines the contribution that business professionals make to the program-development process.
In today’s data-driven world, businesses need professionals who can leverage data to make informed decisions. This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of business analytics, with a focus on using data to drive business insights and strategies. Students will learn how to collect, clean, and analyze data, and how to use statistical methods and visualization tools to gain insights from that data. They will also learn how to build predictive models, interpret the results of those models, and communicate their findings to business stakeholders. Throughout the course, students will work on real-world case studies, using data from a variety of industries and domains to practice their analytical skills. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in business analytics, and will be able to apply their knowledge to a wide range of business problems.
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
This course provides an introduction to the systems development process. Students with information technology skills will learn to analyze and design information systems. The topics include structured and object oriented analysis and design, modern modeling methodologies and tools. The students will work on systems analysis and design projects.
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of database management. The topics will include the study of data environments, the evolution of database technology, database concepts and uses, different levels and types of data models and modeling tools, database design and query processing, structured and object design approaches, and the use of CASE tools and the Data Base Management Systems. Students will participate in database design projects. Other topics address emerging database trends and opportunities.
This course expands on student learning in the introduction to business analytics course. Students will be exposed to advanced analytics tools and techniques enabling them to build interactive, computer-based systems to support and improve managerial decision-making in various business domains. Business analytics involves the use of data and quantitative/AI techniques to generate insights and valuable information, so students will enhance their skills and knowledge in data wrangling, AI, supervised/unsupervised machine learning, and other current techniques.
This course emphasizes the theory and practice of information technology implementation in an organization. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of approaches, including multi-tiered client-server systems, enterprise computing, electronic commerce systems, concurrency control and crash recovery, online transaction processing, cloud based systems and architectures, and security and privacy issues for management. These topics will be covered in the context of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and cloud based systems wherever possible.
This course is designed to familiarize you with current and emerging electronic business models and technologies. This is a course for students who are interested in web programming, database management, and systems design. The course combines fundamental ideas and concepts of e-business with hands-on exercises based on Internet technologies. The topics include e-business revenue models, Internet and Web technology infrastructure, web site management, search engines, payment systems, and security. The specific technologies that we will learn and implement through hands-on exercises are HTML, PHP, and MySQL. By the end of the course, you should understand concepts of e-business and acquire essential technical skills of building functional web sites.
This course provides students with the fundamental skills to analyze methods criminals use to commit crimes in cyberspace, and to develop mitigation strategies to protect the organization from cybercrime. The course covers various technologies and methods needed to detect, investigate and prevent cybercrime. Moreover, students will learn how companies and law enforcement agencies are responding to the dangers these crimes present. Concepts learned in this course will be directly applicable to careers in information assurance and cyber security.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental models, theories, and concepts in information assurance and cyber security that address the organizational needs to securely protect information assets from harm. Recognizing the emerging trends of information assurance and security, the course will introduce students to topics including information security priority, configuration management, contingency planning, and information assurance architecture, policies, and strategies. The course provides a holistic overview of latest topics in information assurance and potential managerial and technical controls to improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information.
This course provides an introduction to the field of data privacy and security. The issues related to data/information privacy and security will look at both from an individual and an organizational perspective. Fundamental models, theories, and concepts in data/information privacy and security along with historical, current and emerging trends, techniques and tools in the field will be introduced. This course will provide an overview of not only the technical aspects, but also the organizational and legal issues relevant to the field.
Modern organizations regard information as a critical resource that needs to be managed effectively. Managers must understand the important role of information systems in improving business operation and the management decision-making process. The approach to information systems in this course is from a managerial/business perspective. While some of the course addresses the technical side of information systems, the emphasis is put on the strategic role of information technology in solving business problems, gaining competitive advantage. supporting business operations and managerial decision making, and the use of Internet for electronic commerce and enterprise collaboration. The topics covered in this course include the strategic role of information systems, evolution of information systems software, managing data resources, telecommunications and networks, electronic commerce and electronic business, redesigning the organization with information systems, systems lifecycle approach, prototyping, CASE tools, decision support systems, information systems security and control, security and the Internet and privacy issues.
Selected management topics of a particular current interest. The course may explore an area taken from another management course in greater detail and depth, or it may concentrate on an area of management not generally covered by existing courses.
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Source: SUNY College at Plattsburgh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
