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The objectives of the Department are to provide opportunities for students to study and apply various technical and organizational aspects of information technology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree inInformation Systems. The Information Systems major issuitable for students who are planning (1) to work in a corporate environment,(2) to operate their own business, (3)to obtain a strong systems and business background for pursuing graduate studies. The program enables the student to develop a solid foundation in key information systems and in organizational and business skills.
The
IS program covers the basic concepts proposed by the
ACM/AIS/AITP modular curriculum, including
I. Technological Concepts:
Computer Applications
Algorithms
Data Structures
Programming Languages
Operating Systems
Telecommunications
Databases
Artificial Intelligence |
II. Organizational Concepts:
General Organization Theory
Information Systems Management
Decision Theory
Organizational Behavior
Managing the Process of Change
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Professionalism
Interpersonal Skills |
III. Developmental Concepts:
Systems and Information Concepts
Approaches to Systems Development
Systems Development Concepts and Methodologies
Systems Development Tools and Techniques
Application Planning
Risk Management
Project Management
Information and Business Analysis
Information Systems Design
Systems Implementation and Testing Strategies
Systems Operation and Maintenance
Systems Development for Specific Types of Information Systems. |
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Major Requirements
Minor Requirements -Business Students
Minor Requirements-Non-Business Students
Honors Program
Transfer Policy
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
INSS 141, INSS 250, INSS 350, INSS 360, INSS 370, INSS 380, INSS 420, INSS 430, and INSS 490.
Two electives from the following:-
INSS 355,INSS 451, INSS455, INSS 471, INSS 491, INSS 492, INSS 495.
In addition to the above requirements students must satisfy all Graves School of Business and Management requirements as well as the General Education requirements.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS
INSS 250, INSS 350, INSS 370, and one of the following courses:INSS 380 or INSS 420 or INSS 430
MINOR REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-BUSINESS STUDENTS
INSS 141,MATH 118,MGMT 324,INSS 250,INSS 350, INSS 360, INSS 370
and one of the following:
INSS 380, INSS 420, or INSS 430.
HONORS PROGRAM
In addition to benefiting from a comprehensive IS curriculum, Honors students must satisfy the Honors requirement by taking two specially designated courses. They must successfully complete theassigned projects developed specifically for the Honors students. The following two courses are offered during thejunior and senior years and have the Honors components: INSS 350 and INSS 491 or its substitute. It is recommendedthat non-businessmajors who are seeking aminor in information systems take their electives fromthe GravesSchool courses if possible. Students are encouraged to declare the INSS minor as early as possible and should consultwith the INSS Department advisors to ensure that courses are taken in the proper sequence.
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TRANSFER POLICY:
Students may receive transfer credits for the following:
• Introduction to computing with hands-on experience in productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheets,
database, presentation graphics) and general computing concepts.
• Object-Oriented Programming using Java (by validation only).
•Visual Basic (upper division only) Aminimum grade B is required for transfer credits.
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