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Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of database management, including aspects of data models, database languages, and database design.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3120 and CBIS 3214, both with a grade of C or higher. This course introduces the concepts, practices, technologies and systems of business intelligence and analytics. Business analytics supports enterprise level data management, analysis, reporting, decision making and leads to predictive analytics. This course focuses on helping students understand how best to leverage business intelligence and analytics to become more effective decision makers, making smarter decisions and generating better results for their organizations. Students have an opportunity to apply the concepts, principles, and methods associated with many areas of analytics (text, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) to real problems in an application domain.

Prerequisite: CBIS 4120 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces the implementation and design practices for enterprise performance management (EPM) systems with a focus on dashboards, balanced scorecard, and value-based management. EPM is a management field of Business Performance Management which considers the visibility of operations in a closed-loop model across all facets of the enterprise. Based on the mission and vision of an organization, different strategic needs may drive how EPM domains are leveraged and promoted within an organization. Students will explore the four disciplines that define and cover an EPM process model: strategy formulation, business planning and forecasting, financial management and supply claim effectiveness.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 and CBIS 3214, both with a grade of C or better. The Generative AI Full Stack Development course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding and practical skills in leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for full-stack development. This course explores Fundamental programming, generative AI applications, and technological infrastructure, offering students a unique perspective on the fusion of AI innovation and system development.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210, CBIS 3214 and CBIS 4210, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a capstone course which helps the student integrate all concepts taught in the CBIS curriculum. The students will learn about, and employ, web based scripting languages to manage the creation and deployment of a web-based application. Content of the course is project based and stresses knowledge gained in the prerequisite classes.

Junior Standing. Examination of electronic commerce in a global market. Course includes strategies for electronic commerce, Web-based electronic commerce opportunities, Web site design and evaluation, and technology and supporting applications.

Prerequisites: CBIS 3218 and CBIS 4214, both with a grade of C or better. The third course in the PHP series, this course is designed for students who hope to enter the web application development community. Students are exposed to API calls. Students also learn to work more deeply in teams and with version control. Students also learn to write plugins for the popular WordPress application. Projects are used in this course.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. Students are exposed to both the technical and managerial aspects of computer security. Each of the ten security domains are covered in this course. Successful students should be able to pass the Security Pro Exam. This means students can implement layered security through group policy objects, access control lists, wireless and wired local area network security measures, and workstation and mobile device security measures.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to help students build and maintain a truly defensible security architecture while guiding them towards implementing Zero Trust principles, pillars, and cloud computing capabilities. Students will learn how to assess and configure existing cybersecurity technologies to significantly improve their organizations' prevention, detection, and response capabilities using cloud-based software (Saas), platform (Paas), and infrastructure (Iaas). The course will also explore some of the latest technologies and their capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. You will come away with recommendations and suggestions that will aid in building a robust security infrastructure, base layer, across hybrid and cloud environments rest of catalog description: as you embark on a journey towards Zero Trust. Students will gain hands-on experience with secure architecture systems such as Amazon AWS and Google Cloud.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. Threat, Risk, and Security Management course is an MIS capstone course designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for managing and mitigating security vulnerabilities and threats within complex information systems. In an era of persistent cyber threats, this course is tailored to provide students with the tools and expertise needed to identify, assess, and respond to security risks effectively.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. This is an advanced course in design, construction, and administration of information networks. The students gain experience in network tools including management, troubleshooting, and optimization. Students also gain hands-on experience in the set-up and administration of network servers. Internet and intranet concepts are explored. This course is non-repeatable.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 with a C or better. The UX and Project Management course is designed for students aiming to bridge the gap between User Experience (UX) design and project management, two critical aspects of successfully delivering digital products and services. This course explores advanced concepts in UX design and project management methodologies, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring user-centric design.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 with a grade of C or better. The Capstone IT Consulting course is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic and demanding field of IT consulting. Building upon foundational IT/IS and consulting concepts, this course will challenge students to navigate complex client requirements, deliver strategic IT/IS solutions, and manage consulting projects effectively. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world projects to gain a deeper understanding of the consulting process and sales.

This course meets special needs of the students and/or the community. Permission of instructor is required prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Department chair or program coordinator approval. Individually designed and planned learning experience involving field experience and study in the private or public sector. This course is repeatable.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Individually designed and planned learning experience involving field experience and study in the private or public sector. Approval of the department chairperson is required prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing and approval of department chair. Investigation of a topic of special interest, with reports given to the instructor.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F requirements with a B or better grade and instructor permission. This course affords students an opportunity to participate in a research experience with a faculty member of the ISCS department.

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details. This course is repeatable for credit.