CIS

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

CIS 201 is the first course in computer programming in which students learn how to write simple business application programs using Visual Basic and Java. Topics include keyboard and screen I/O, looping, branching, arrays, and an introduction to Java. Language Core Course for School of Business and Information Management

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

In this course, students learn advanced programming techniques to implement efficient business application software through the use of various data structures. The importance of problem-solving techniques, good programming style, software engineering, and object-oriented programming (using C++) are emphasized. Topics of study include functions; pointers and lists; data structures recursion; file I/O; and advanced Java.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 201

Introduces effective and efficient use of information systems (IS) to support the mission of the organization which is critical. Strategic use of IS and the ability to manage information systems enables organizations to reduce or remove distance barriers, reduce time for processing and decision making, and support effective and efficient use of scarce resources. In this course students will learn skills and techniques used to implement and operate marketplace IS tools to support organizational objectives and strategies. This course is a broad survey of IS-related topics and introduces students to business information systems, IS infrastructure and emerging technologies, security, telecommunications, the Internet and the Web, decisions making systems, and ethical and social issues in IS.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

MGT 100

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence tailored for business. Students will explore the fundamental technologies that power modern AI systems, understand how AI is transforming various industries, and develop practical skills in leveraging AI tools for business applications. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with AI platforms, strategic thinking about AI implementation, and critical evaluation of AI opportunities and challenges in organizational contexts.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration, data/information architecture, content management, distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, IT investment analysis, and emerging technologies. These topics are addressed both within and beyond the organization, with attention paid to managing risk and security within audit and compliance standards. Students also hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies concisely to a general business audience.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 220

Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

Completed 60 credits

This course provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security. In addition to developing database applications, the course helps the students understand how large-scale packaged systems are highly dependent on the use of DBMSs. Building on the transactional database understanding, the course provides an introduction to data and information management technologies that provide decision support capabilities under the broad business intelligence umbrella.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 220

In this course, students are taught how to plan, create, and publish an e-business web site. They also learn how to customize the appearance of a web site and how to maintain a web site by creating and maintaining hyperlinks, working with pictures, and developing tables. Throughout this course, students acquire the skills which are necessary to develop web pages with frames and forms, to create a discussion group, and to integrate a database with a web site.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 220

This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques, and tools that organizations use to determine how they should conduct their business, focusing on how computer-based technologies can most effectively contribute to the way the company is organized. The course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and determining the requirements for the information systems solution; in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) packages.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues for students majoring in Information Systems. It covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context. It gives the students the knowledge and skills that they need for communicating effectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systems software technology and for designing organizational processes and software solutions that require in-depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations. It also prepares the students for organizational roles that require interaction with external vendors of IT infrastructure components and solutions. The course focuses strongly on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 220

This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates / supports / enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. The course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of the organization. The remainder of the course is focused on developing an intellectual framework that will allow leaders of organizations to critically assess existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might affect organizational strategy. The ideas developed and cultivated in this course are intended to provide an enduring perspective that can help leaders make sense of an increasingly globalized and technology intensive business environment.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 220

Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems [CIS] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Computer and Information Systems that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

Completed 90 credits.

This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 350

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and issues of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cybercrime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cybercrime investigation. This course will introduce the topics of computer crime and computer forensics.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

CIS 360

Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of computer and information management that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.

Subject

CIS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

catalog.neumann.edu

Prerequisite

Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.