MSCC 610 Information Technology Concepts (3.00)
Introduces information systems concepts, architectures, and technologies. Emphasizes information systems resources needed to meet organizational mission and objectives. Focuses on information systems from business viewpoint including processes, value proposition, and different types of information systems.
MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture (3.00)
Examines information needed to create adaptive strategies for successfully implementing enterprise architectures. Focuses on strategies that are based on experiences within organizations across multiple industry verticals.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*697;
MSCC 693 Graduate Capstone (3.00)
Case-based scenario that emphasizes real-world application of Information Technology knowledge and skills. Simulates a real-world information technology organization where students enhance skills learned in previous courses. Employing critical analysis, students fulfill the final project requirement.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*630
MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods (3.00)
Concentrates on project management, proposal preparation, research and thesis writing. Deliverable include abstract proposal outline and research plan. Students research and develop project proposals that are then approved by the faculty.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610;
MSCC 698 Graduate Thesis (3.00)
Students complete a masters thesis that is a substantial body of original scholarly work in the area of information technology.
MSCI 600 Strategic Information Technology (3.00)
Presents the importance of information technology as necessary component of a successful business. Focuses on the evolution of information technology from an enabling tool to a competitive business strategy. Illuminates roles of CIO.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610
MSCI 610 Ethics in Information Technology (3.00)
Course illuminates ethical issues regarding information systems (access, data storage, and data utilization). Focuses on developing a set of ethical standards for professionals in information technology.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610;
MSCI 615 Business Process Engineering (3.00)
Focuses on the strategic and organizational issues of process management and the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs). Topics include major strategic approaches used to understand, analyze and implement efficient business processes, workflow modeling techniques, process modeling techniques and procedure models. Employs SAP R/3 Enterprise Application Software to examine the issues encountered in a typical business organization.
MSCI 625 Supply Chain Management (3.00)
Focuses on supply chain management from order through delivery, encompassing the interactions of suppliers and customers in a systematic process while utilizing the SAP platform to illustrate concepts and facilitate hands-on learning for students.
MSCI 630 Knowledge Management (3.00)
Presents detailed insights into knowledge management focusing on concepts, theories and technologies that provide the foundation for knowledge management and on information technology as an important catalyst.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCI*600 AND MSCI*610;
MSCI 640 Enterprise Technology Management (3.00)
Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning systems. Emphasizes impacts on organizations, development of practical skills associated with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, and the SAP platform.
MSCI 660 Global E-Business (3.00)
Surveys challenges facing business and IT professionals in an increasingly global, technological environment placing emphasis on infrastructure, integration, technology, cultural, organizational, sociopolitical issues, and appreciation of how types of IS will influence international business practices.
Pre-requisite: MSCI*600 MSCI*610
MSCI 680 Information Technology Project Mgmt (3.00)
Covers the management of business/computer information development and the traditional lifecycle and cyclic development approaches. Includes technical aspects of project estimation, scheduling using manual and automated project management tools in a simulated software project.
Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCI*600 AND MSCI*610;
MSCI 681 Enterprise Project Systems (3.00)
Focuses on the total Program Management lifecycle. Introduces skills required to define, configure, plan and track different types of projects. Topics include overview of project management and fundamentals; SAP project system; project structures, planning and execution; logistics, accounting and human resources interfaces; budgeting; period end closing and reporting. Microsoft Project will be used to illustrate and execute Enterprise Project Management.
MSCI 685 Emerging Technologies (3.00)
Applies innovative technology adoption processes to evaluate emerging technologies and their business value impact. Evaluate cases to discern best practices and develop best adoption processes.
Pre-requisite: MSCI*600 MSCI*610
MSIA 672 Managing a Secure Enterprise (3.00)
Provides the knowledge of designing and managing a secure enterprise. Includes aspects of enterprise security, physical security, disaster-recovery planning, and business continuity planning.
Cross listing(s): MSCT 672.