ISM Information Systems Management

ISM 600 Big Data Analytics and Application

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ISM 600 Big Data Analytics and Application admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides knowledge and experience of the processes to derive new analytical value and management techniques in order to create competitive advantages in businesses and industry. In particular, it provides a practitioner’s approach to some of the key techniques and tools used in big data analytics including: Hive, Impala, Pig, MapReduce. Students will apply a decision-making framework within which they will interact with the data to discover data insights and patterns. The outcome will provide a robust analytical decision model that empowers students to determine best quantitative business decisions.

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ISM 652 Project Management Capstone – Strategic Project Management

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ISM 652 Project Management Capstone – Strategic Project Management admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

In this course, students apply project management concepts to information technology projects using strategic managerial approaches. Concepts include determining business benefits and project feasibility, reporting project status, stakeholder management, and measuring project quality. Earned value management concepts are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the Project Management Maturity Model. Prerequisites: ISM 650 and ISM 651.

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ISM 651 Information Technology Methodologies II

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ISM 651 Information Technology Methodologies II admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is a continuation of ISM 650. In this course, students continue exploring the project management knowledge areas of human resources, communications, risk management, and procurement. Emphasis is placed on information technology projects. Students have opportunities throughout the course to work in groups as they develop components of the project plan. Prerequisite: ISM 650.

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ISM 650 Information Systems Project Methodologies I

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ISM 650 Information Systems Project Methodologies I admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course introduces students to project management as defined by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) body of knowledge (PMBOK) with an emphasis on information technology projects. Project management processes and knowledge areas are explored, with a specific focus placed on the project initiation, scope, schedule, cost, and quality management. Students have opportunities throughout the course to work in groups as they develop components of the project plan. Prerequisites: BUS 600, INF 630, ISM 640, ISM 641, ISM 642, OMM 622, ISM 643, ISM 644 and ISM 645.

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ISM 670 IT Organizational Management and Leadership Capstone

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ISM 670 IT Organizational Management and Leadership Capstone admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

In this capstone, students will integrate professional practices explored in the Master of Information Systems program core courses with concepts presented in the Organizational Management and Leadership specialization courses. Topics in IT leadership, database systems, networking, software design, human computer interaction, management of technology, and ethics are applied within a framework of global e-business technology strategy. Through projects, students draw from real organizational scenarios to practice major information technology concepts. Students select, develop, and present a significant technology implementation project. The project will incorporate organizational management and leadership strategies, systems development, and business planning. Prerequisites: INF 630, ISM 640, ISM 641, ISM 642, OMM 622, ISM 643, ISM 644, ISM 645, OMM 640 and BUS 661.

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ISM 682 Advanced Data Management and Acquisition Capstone

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ISM 682 Advanced Data Management and Acquisition Capstone admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides an overview of current and future trends in data management. Students continue to develop their knowledge of online data applications as they apply to broad and specific contexts through the completion of a capstone project. Prerequisites: ISM 600 and ISM 681.

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Prerequisites: ISM 600 and ISM 681.

ISM 681 Business Intelligence Systems

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ISM 681 Business Intelligence Systems admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This virtual lab-based course outlines the procedures necessary for translating raw data into meaningful information that can be used for making business decisions. Students complete a group project through which they utilize a range of technologies that enable these processes. Prerequisite: ISM 600.

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Prerequisite: ISM 600.

ISM 645 Information Technology Strategic Planning

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ISM 645 Information Technology Strategic Planning admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course examines the means for effectively developing short-, medium-, and long-term technology plans. Students focus on topics such as assessment of a firm’s current state and future goals, the process of information technology enterprise planning for meeting the goals of the organization, the need for and the responsibilities of an information systems steering committee, and the methods of identifying and prioritizing information technology projects for the organization. A group project that applies the elements of strategic planning is a key component of this course. Prerequisites: OMM 622, ISM 642 and ISM 643.

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ISM 644 Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology

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ISM 644 Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course examines legal and ethical issues in today’s technology and data-driven organizational environments. Students analyze issues from an organizational perspective on topics that include information ownership, privacy, and the concept of due care and responsibility for data collected by organizations. Compliance requirements, regulations, and laws governing data and information, protection, collection, usage, and storage are discussed. Prerequisites: OMM 622 and ISM 642.

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ISM 643 Leadership in Business Systems Development

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ISM 643 Leadership in Business Systems Development admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides students with a foundation for applying appropriate techniques when managing software development projects. Focus is placed on managing Agile development projects and using Agile development methodologies. The importance of team management, changing goals and priorities, knowledge management ideals, and alignment with organizational goals is presented. Students complete a group project, through which they apply leadership principles to a mock software development project. Prerequisites: OMM 622 and ISM 641

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