ITM-3450 IT Security and Risk Management–Sp
3 hours
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental
principles and topics of information technology security and
risk managment at the organizational level. Students will learn
critical security principles that enable them to plan, develop,
and perform security tasks. The course will address hardware,
software, processes, communications, applications, and policies
and procedures with respect to organizational IT security and risk
management. Prereauisites: ITM 3400 Data Communications and
Networking.
ITM-3500 Web Development
–Sp
3 hours
This course will expose students to the process of developing
information systems for the World Wide Web using the ASP.
NET and C
#
programming languages. The focus will be on The
creation of web applications to support business processes. Topics
include server controls, state management, data sources, LINQ,
AJAX, and web services. Prerequisites: ITM-2300 Introduction to
Programming. (Fee: $20)
ITM-3550 Enterprise Architecture–Sp
3 hours
This course explores the design, selection, implementation,
and management of enterprise IT solutions, The focus is on
applications and infrastructure and their fit within the business.
Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure
management, data/information architecture, distributed
computing, middleware, legacy system integration, and
emerging technologies. Prerequisites: ITM-2300 Introduction to
Programming.
ITM-3600 Business Process Management–Sp
3 hours
In this course students will be introduced to key concepts and
approaches to business process management and improvement.
The course focuses on both understanding and designing
business processes. Students will learn how to identify, document,
model, assess, and improve core business processes. Students
will be introduced to process design principles. The way in which
information technology can be used to manage, transform, and
improve business processes is also discussed. Prerequisites: ITM-
1900 Fundamentals of IT Management
ITM-3650 Enterprise Systems–Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the theoretic and practical issues related to
the application of enterprise systems within organizations. The
main focus of this course is to demonstrate how enterprise
systems integrate information and organizational processes
across functional areas with a unified system comprised of a
single database and shared reporting tools. Example software
will be used to illustrate how enterprise systems work. An
integrated project, which requires the application of conceptual
as well as technical (software) skills of students, will be required.
Prerequisite: ITM-3600 Business Process Management. (Fee:
$50)
ITM-4100 Advanced Database Design
–Sp
3 hours
This course is a systematic study of the use of databases in
dynamically generated webpages in e-commerce systems. The
course focuses on the integration of database management
systems and other software such as CRM, ERP, and supply
chain management systems in the design and development of
scalable e-commerce systems. Prerequisites: ITM-2100 Database
Management; ITM-3500 Web Development. (odd years) (Fee: $20)
ITM-4300 Advanced Topics in IT Management
–Sp
3 hours
This course heading covers a variety of Management
Information Systems courses offered on a temporary basis.
The dynamic nature of the field of MIS gives rise to the need to
address recent changes in technologies, methods, and systems.
(even years)
ITM-4400 Systems Analysis and Design–Fa
3 hours
Provides an understanding of the duties of the systems analyst
together with a presentation of philosophies, terminology, and
techniques used in the object-oriented, Rational Unified Process
of systems analysis and design. The Unified Modeling Language
(UML) will be used extensively as a basis for communication
during the software analysis and design phases. Topics such as
iterative development, design patterns, and user-interface design
will be discussed and applied. This course is the first course in a
two-course sequence that forms the senior capstone experience
for Information Systems majors. Prerequisite: ITM-2100 Database
Management.
ITM-4450 IT Audit and Controls–Fa
3 hours
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of the
information technology audit and control function. The main
focus of this course is on understanding information controls,
the types of controls, and their impact on the organization, and
how to manage and audit them. The concepts and techniques
used in information technology audits will be presented. The
challenge of dealing with best practices, standards, and regulatory
requirements governing information and controls is addressed.
Prerequisite: ITM-3400 Data Communications and Networking.
(Fee: $50).
ITM-4500 System Development
–Sp
3 hours
Students hone their skills of analysis, design, and project
management as they work in teams to develop IT projects that
solve real-world problems proposed by end-users both inside
the University and in outside organizations. The projects usually
encompass aspects of system analysis, user-interface design,
database development, web development, end-user training,
documentation, and presentation to customers. Capstone course.
Prerequisites: ITM 3500-Web Development; ITM-4400 System
Analysis and Design.
ITM-4900 IT Strategy–Sp
3 hours
This course explores the issues and approaches in managing
the information technology function in organizations and how the
IT function integrates, supports, and enables various types of
organizational capabilities. The course is focused on developing
an intellectual framework that will allow leaders of organizations
to critically assess existing IT infrastructures and emerging
technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might
affect organizational strategy. Critical analysis of the alignment
between IT and organizational strategies in discussed. Open
only to seniors in information technology management. Capstone
course. Prerequisites: Open only to seniors in ITM who have
completed all 1000-3000 level business courses.
J
Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR-1000 Introduction to Media Writing–Sp
3 hours
This intensive writing course prepares students to write news
copy for a variety of media. Students learn basic journalistic
practices and writing formats. Priority given to majors.
JOUR-2000 Introduction to Reporting–Fa, Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to develop and enhance the primary
journalistic skills presented in JOUR-1000. The objective for
this course is to provide opportunity for students to polish their
writing skills. Each student will have the opportunity to expand
their abilities as a writer, to write more sophisticated stories, and
to receive greater feedback on their reporting style and content.
Prerequisites: JOUR-1000 Introduction to Media Writing.
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