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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. The course includes an
integrated project, which requires the application of conceptual
and technical skills of students.
Prerequisite: ITM-2100 Database
Management.
(even years)(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
This course provides an understanding of the duties of the
systems analyst along with a presentation of philosophies,
terminology, and techniques commonly used in the Systems
Development Life Cycle. Topics such as business case
development, project management, requirements modeling, data
design, and user-interface design will be discussed. Students will
apply their skills in the completion of an integrated, analysis and
design project.
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.
(odd years) (Fee: $50).
ITM-4500 System Development
–Sp
3 hours
Students hone their skills of project management, analysis,
design, database development, web development, end-user
training, and documentation, as they work in teams to develop
the project that was designed in the Systems Analysis and
Design course. Test-driven development is introduced and
used throughout the development process. This course is the
second course in a two-course sequence that forms the senior
capstone experience for IT Management majors in the Application
Developer track.
Prerequisites: ITM 3500-Web Development; ITM-
4400 System Analysis and Design.
(even years)
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 focuses 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 is 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.
Management (MGMT)
MGMT-3500
3 hours
Principles of Organization and Management
–Fa, Sp
An examination of the policies, principles, practices, and
problems involved in the management of organizations as they are
currently being applied in the United States and around the world
to meet or exceed customer’s expectations.
MGMT-3510
3 hours
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
–Fa
This course will introduce students to business innovation
and entrepreneurship in small and large organizations. The
basics of envisioning, evaluating, starting, and running a brand
new business and/or a new business unit within an existing
organization will be explored.
MGMT-3511
3 hours
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Strategy
–Fa
This course will focus on looking for, identifying, and evaluating
business opportunities, then matching business models to take
advantage of them. Content will include creativity, opportunity
recognition, evaluation, cognitive processes of entrepreneurs,
environmental scanning, entrepreneurial business models
(strategy), and will introduce initial financial elements of
opportunity evaluation.
Prequisities: MGMT-3510 Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Management
MGMT-3512
3 hours
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance
–Fa
This course will focus on the finance, accounting, and tax
issues involved in operating a small business, entrepreneurial
high growth firm, or family business. Content will include small
business and high growth financial issues, managing cash flow,
attracting financial resources, accounting issues such as the role
of a forward-thinking accountant, setting up accounting systems
that serve the firm strategy, and tax planning. It will also include
financial elements of opportunity evaluation and exploitation
as well.
Prerequisite: MGMT-3510 Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management.
MGMT-3513
3-12 hours
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Practicum
–Fa, Sp
This course will be a practicum for SB and E students to gain
experience in a small business or entrepreneurial setting that is
appropriate for their future goals. These experiences will be in
the form of internships, shadowing entrepreneurs, working in a
small business or entrepreneurial firm on significant projects or in
significant roles, or consulting with these types of firms.
Due to the dynamic nature of opportunities provided by small
business people and entrepreneurs, it can be taken, with the
permission of the lead professor, at any time during the SB and E
program. In addition, since each experience is unique, it can be
taken more than once for up to 12 semester hours.
Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
ITM-3650 – MGMT-3513
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION