Courses
Management Information Systems
0500. Managing Information
Technology (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Business foundation courses.
This course provides an introduction to the effective use of
Information Technology (IT). The management of IT is addressed
by considering contemporary issues faced by managers related
to the linkage between technology initiatives and the businesses
they support. The course recognizes that the management of
IT initiatives is increasingly important to businesses as a
result of: Globalization, Time Compression, Technology Integration
Note: Implementation planned for Fall 2005-Pending approval
0501. Information Architecture
and Networking (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Special course offered only for MBA students.
Presents the underlying concepts of information architecture
and networking needed to understand and analyze the information
systems of modern Internet enabled organizations. Covers the
use of simple programming tools to customize and integrate
existing software. Introduces networking, data base, transaction
processing, and web concepts through classroom discussions
and the development of simple prototypes. Covers concepts for
managing integrated storage and connectivity related to data,
voice, image, and video. Specific focus on network-centric
electronic commerce systems.
0510. Information Systems
Management and Processes (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 501 for MBA students, none for MS
in MIS students.
Understand the strategic role and effective use of information
systems in enabling and changing business processes. In-depth
analysis of the systems that support the operational, administrative,
and strategic needs of the organization including the growth
and support of information technology throughout the organization.
Managing the acquisition of different types of information
systems including organizational level project planning, implementation,
control and evaluation, cost management, communication, and
conflict resolution. The course will include projects that
focus on both traditional and new emerging concepts such as
eBusiness.
0520. Database Analysis
and Design (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 501 for MBA students, none
for MS in MIS students.
Understand the use, management, and design of the core technology
applied in almost every information system – the Database Management
System. Specific topics include data modeling, database design,
structured query language, stored procedures, transactions,
and administration. Advanced topics will include web-based
database access, implementation, and use.
0530. Information Systems
Modeling and Development (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 510 and MIS 520.
Understand the core issues of systems analysis, design, and
development that are relevant to all aspects of information
systems in organizations. The course will include traditional
analysis and data modeling methods as well as modern design
approaches such as object oriented modeling, unified modeling
language, prototyping, software patterns, and issues involved
in analyzing enterprise systems and electronic commerce sites.
The emphasis will be on the application of object-oriented
concepts to analysis and design. Students will learn the above
concepts in the context of an applied project.
0540. Internet and Intranet
Design (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: MIS 510 and 520.
The information architecture of the Internet enabled organization
including the use and development of client server and distributed
systems. Detailed analysis of networking and telecommunications
including data, voice, image, video, network hardware, and
topology. Concepts, models, architectures, and standards for
the design, implementation, integration, security, and management
of distributed Internet and Intranet enabled systems and networks.
Understand the role of the information architecture and distributed
systems on organizational design and management strategy.
0557. Knowledge Management
Systems in eBuisness (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 501.
The course will introduce the concept of knowledge management
and approach the topic from an IT perspective. It will focus
on the tools, techniques and systems used to collect, organize,
analyze and mine data. The course will span across boundaries
of traditional topics of databases, decision support systems,
expert systems, collaborative systems, data warehousing etc.
At the completion of this subject, students are expected to
develop an appreciation for: (1) Knowledge Management, its
importance, and best practices; (2) Knowledge Management processes
in an organization; (3) IT functionality that supports Knowledge
Management processes; (4) Tools, techniques and systems used.
Finally, the course will cover some or all of the technologies:
Click-Stream and data collection strategies on the web, data
mining, data warehousing, knowledge based systems, expert systems,
decision support systems, executive support systems.
0561. Information Systems
Applications in Organizations (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: MIS 560.
This course integrates material from the previous courses in
the MBA/MS program and is only available to MBA/MS students.
Information systems applications are pervasive in modern organizations.
This course provides in-depth analysis of the systems that
support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs
of the organization. The course covers topics such as transaction
processing, integration, decision support, enterprise systems,
contact management, groupware, portals, and others. The course
also focuses on the strategic role and effective acquisition,
planning, management and use of information systems in enabling
and changing business processes.
0562. Database Management
Systems and Data Modeling (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: MIS 559.
This course integrates material from the previous courses in
the MBA/MS program and is only available to MBA/MS students.
Database Management Systems are the engines that drive transaction
processing and support key organizational activities such as
data warehousing and mining. This course provides students
with hands on experience with a modern web based database management
tool. Students will learn data modeling, database design, structured
query language, and data administration.
0563. Systems Analysis
and Rapid Application Development (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: MIS 559 and MIS 562.
This course integrates material from the previous courses in
the MBA/MS program and is only available to MBA/MS students.
Careful analysis of requirements and understanding of underlying
processes and information flows determines the success of most
information systems in organizations. This course provides
students with a managerial perspective to information analysis
concepts and methodologies. Particular attention is given to
hands on experience with rapid application development and
highly integrative scripting technologies
0564. Interactive Site
Design (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: MIS 560.
This course integrates material from the previous courses in
the MBA/MS program and is only available to MBA/MS students.
Learn strategies for managing and creating information flows
both within the firm and between firms using Internet based
tools such as the web. Issues addressed include web site development,
usability analysis and evaluation, specification, interactivity
and feedback, and site maintenance. Understand and discuss
the issues involved in coordinating Internet based strategies
with traditional communication strategies.
0571. Seminar in Emerging
Technologies (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Business foundation courses.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills
to leverage new technologies to create business opportunities
in new ventures as well as traditional firms. New technology
strategies are particularly difficult to evaluate because of
the high level of risk and uncertainty. Student teams will
learn how to evaluate these technologies from experienced entrepreneurs
and successful innovators in traditional firms, as well as
through research on best practices. Student teams will formulate
and perform tasks necessary to evaluate specific technologies
in defined commercial settings. The teams will develop venture
capital level briefings summarizing the results of their evaluations
of the chosen technology. The briefings may include technology
prototypes. The briefings will be entered in the Temple University
Business Innovation Competition.
Note: implementation planned for Fall 2005-Pending approval
0572. Object Oriented
Applications Design & Development (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Business foundation courses.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, tools, and
technologies to design and develop object-oriented (OO) business
applications. Object orientation has become the predominant
paradigm for virtually all modern software development. OO
brings significant benefits to software development, but also
incorporates new concepts, new approaches to development, and
an entirely new vocabulary. Using an object-oriented programming
language, the course introduces business students to the world
of object orientation in a practical manner. The students master
the concepts by applying them to concrete design and implementation
exercises.
Note: Implementation planned for Fall 2005-Pending approval
0573. Knowledge Management
and Business Intelligence Systems (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Business foundation courses.
The rapid growth and expansion of the Internet has not only
made computing and connectivity ubiquitous, but also information.
Today's decision makers have access to a vast amount of data
and information as well as the technology and tools for manipulation.
Managing organizational knowledge and using it to support decision-making
has become a key ingredient for organizational success. The
course will focus on the use of Information Technology (IT)
to support knowledge management. It will examine the architecture,
development and implementation of information systems that
can support knowledge management processes in an organization.
Note: Implementation planned for Fall 2005-Pending approval
0575. Information Systems
Strategy, Policy, and Management (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Business foundation courses.
Information Systems (IS) have the power to create and restructure
industries, empower individuals and firms, and dramatically
reduce costs. Recognizing this, many firms have invested heavily
in systems and technology. This course focuses on the strategic
use and impact of information systems on organizations. An
organizations information technology strategy and policy will
directly impact its ability to compete and survive in the digital
age. Topics covered include the use of strategic information
systems for competitive advantage, electronic commerce, business-IT
alignment, globalization, knowledge management, strategic information
systems investment, ERP implementation, and outsourcing.
Note: Implementation planned for Fall 2005-Pending approval
0578. User Interface
Design and Systems Integration (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 510 and 520; or permission of instructor.
Basic principles of human-computer interaction and user-centered
design of traditional and Internet based electronic commerce
systems. Interface design and system integration problems.
Create prototype interfaces, compare different graphical user
interfaces (GUI) and standards, apply guidelines for window,
menu, web, and other dialogue techniques including single user
and collaborative applications, evaluate usability, and compare
interface design methodologies.
0594. Special Topics-MIS (3
s.h.)
0650. Process Design
and Electronic Commerce Technologies (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 510 and 520; or permission of instructor.
Focus on process redesign and information technologies and
especially technologies relevant to electronic commerce. The
course will provide an understanding of contemporary process
management and redesign issues and their relationship with
information technology. Students are introduced to a number
of concepts and techniques for identification and redesign
of organizational processes with information technology. Students
will work in teams on real-world process redesign projects
in selected organizations, applying what they learned in the
theoretical component of the course.
0950. Capstone in Information
Technology (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MIS 510 , MIS 520, MIS 530, MIS
540, 1 MIS seminar, and 1 other undergraduate-level
course.
Provides capstone exprience. Students will select a topic in
their area of interest. Will include a research paper or an
implementation of an information system.