ITM-3450 Information Security Governance–Sp 3 hours This course introduces cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) within an organizational context. Students will explore governance frameworks, including challenges and best practices, risk assessment methodologies and management options, asset management, incident response planning, business continuity planning, training and awareness, privacy concerns, policy development, implementation and enforcement, and compliance with federal and state laws and international standards. The course emphasizes aligning cybersecurity policies with business objectives to ensure regulatory adherence, effective risk management, and ethical decision-making. ITM-3460 Human Factors in Information Security–Sp 3 hours This course examines how psychological, organizational, and ethical considerations inform cybersecurity defense strategies on the individual level and the organizational level. Topics include exploitation tactics (e.g. phishing, impersonation, deceptive design), user psychology and behavior (e.g. security fatigue, workarounds), training methods, and pillars of pro-security organizational culture. (odd years) 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 HTML, CSS, Model-View-Controller (MVC) design paradigm, LINQ, AJAX, and web services. Prerequisite: ITM-2300 Introduction to Programming. (odd years) (Fee: $20) ITM-3550 Cloud Architecture–Sp 3 hours This course explores the design, selection, implementation, and management of enterprise IT solutions, with an emphasis on cloud-based architectures. 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, cloud migration, hybrid and multi-cloud integration, legacy system integration, and emerging cloud technologies. Prerequisite: ITM2300 Introduction to Programming. (odd years) ITM-3600 Business Process Management–Fa 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. ITM-4150 3 hours Advanced Business Analytics and Visualization This course will explore the field of data analytics by covering state-of-the-art modeling, analysis, and visualization techniques. The course will emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying data, validating the data, applying a meaningful analytic to the data, and only then visualizing the data. The course will discuss practical challenges involving complex real-world data and include several case studies and hands-on work with a modern data analysis and visualization package. Crosslisted with BUS. Prerequisite: BUS-2170 Introduction to Business Analytics. (odd 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. (odd years) ITM-4440 Network Security–Sp 3 hours This course explores network security principles and practices, focusing on threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques within modern IT environments. Topics include firewall configuration, intrusion detection/prevention systems, wireless security, virtual private networks (VPNs), and cloud security considerations. Students will develop hands-on experience with network security tools and techniques to analyze and protect enterprise networks from cyber threats. Prerequisite: ITM-3400 Data Communications and Networking. (even years) (Fee: $50) ITM-4990 IT Management Internship–Fa,Sp 3 hours In this experiential learning course, students will engage in real-world projects, consulting engagements, or industrysponsored initiatives. Students will apply technical expertise, project management skills, and problem-solving in an IT business environment, working collaboratively to address organizational challenges, implement solutions, and optimize decision-making. Emphasis is placed on professional conduct, resilience, and ethical decision-making, preparing students for long-term career success. This culminating course serves as a capstone experience, integrating key concepts from the IT management curriculum into an applied setting. Prerequisite: Senior Standing Required. (Credit/No Credit) Journalism (JOUR) JOUR-1000 Multiplatform Journalism I–Fa 3 hours This intensive writing course prepares students to write news copy for print, online, and broadcast video and radio. Students learn basic journalistic practices and writing formats and will progress from exercises to original reporting. (Fee: $75) JOUR-2000 Multiplatform Journalism II–Sp 3 hours This course builds on the primary journalistic skills and theories learned in JOUR-1000. Students will begin to polish interviewing, writing, and reporting skills for print, video, audio, and social media through original reporting of stories in deadline and non-deadline situations. Prerequisite: JOUR-1000 Multiplatform Journalism I. (Fee: $75) JOUR-2500 Introduction to Public Relations–Fa 3 hours This course acquaints students with the foundations of public relations as a profession. The course includes discussion of key individuals and events in its development. It provides an overview of the theoretical aspects of public relations practices and techniques. The media relationship of public relations practitioners to the mass media is examined. Codes of ethics for practitioners are also explored. JOUR-3150 Media Ethics–Fa 3 hours This course examines the rights and responsibilities of the journalist in American society. It examines and applies federal and state laws and regulations associated with the media. Topic areas will include the journalist and the first amendment, access to government information, libel, and privacy. Special attention will be given to legal issues related to new media. Crosslisted with BRDM-3150. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 275 Course Descriptions ITM-3450 – JOUR-3150
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