Information Systems (IFSYS.BS)

This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of computers, networks, and cyber security. Students will study attacks on computer, network, and cyber systems. Through their study of these areas, students will learn how to prevent and detect attacks.

Prerequisites

None.

This course introduces students to the concepts and skills of system analysis and design. It includes expanded coverage of data flow diagrams, data dictionary, and process specifications. Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systems development life cycle phases. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of tools and techniques.

Prerequisites

CISS-201 or permission of instructor.

This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques used to extract meaningful information from an organization's data in order to support effective decision making. Students will gain practical experiences using current BI tools and technologies and apply sound design principles for creating solutions to realistic business problems.

Prerequisites

BUSN-261 and CISS-341

An introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements as an information tool for businesses. It examines the accounting cycle, transaction analysis, asset and equity accounting, financial statement preparation and analysis, and related topics.

Prerequisites

MATH 099 placement or higher

A continuation of Accounting 241 in which emphasis is placed on managerial accounting as an information system used to support management decisions. Topics include equity and financing, budgeting, cash flow, and cost-volume-profit analysis.

Prerequisites

ACCT-241 with a grade of C- or better and CISS 101

This course introduces analytics as a decision-making framework for managers of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments.

Prerequisites

CISS-101 and MTHS-135

A study of the principles of law as applied to business transactions with emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code, including Contracts, Bailments, Sales and Government Regulation.

Prerequisites

BUSN-205

Explores moral principles in the context of Christian values with application to modern standard business practices. Emphasis will be placed on ethical decision-making in the business arena.

Prerequisites

THEO-231, BUSN-205, and ECON-312

This course introduces beginning and advanced spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel. Students will apply procedures and processes to experiential business application case projects. 

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This course introduces basic principles and concepts of programming such as logic, interfaces, controls, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation. Techniques for simplifying the programming process and improving code quality are emphasized.

Prerequisites

CISS-101 and MTHS-135

This course introduces students to computer hardware terms, concepts, and new technology developments. It includes concepts related to troubleshooting, upgrading, repairing, and replacing computer hardware components. Upon completion, students should be able to document the repair process and work with nontechnical people. The course provides students with the foundations necessary to take the hardware portion of the CompTIA A+ Exam.

Prerequisites

CISS-101

This course introduces students to computer software terms, concepts, and new operating systems developments. It includes concepts related to installing, maintaining, and optimizing recent and current versions of the Windows Operating System. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot computer OS problems and repair computers related to the Windows Operating System. The course provides students with the foundations necessary to take the software portion of the CompTIA A+ Exam.

Prerequisites

CISS-101

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This course will examine the features of distributed systems and how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network. It will introduce the fundamental building blocks and form a network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, TCP/IP, Ethernet, security, and network operating systems. The course provides students with the foundations necessary to take the CompTIA Network+ Exam.

Prerequisites

CISS-220

This course will concentrate on the principles of designing and implementing a relational database. Topics include database design theory, data modeling, data definition and manipulation languages, database administration, and data access and security. The course will enable the students to create and manipulate databases on a SQL database management system.

Prerequisites

CISS-230

This course will focus on IT security and risk management and the skills, knowledge, techniques, and tools required by information technology security professionals within an organization.

Prerequisites

CISS 412

This course is designed to integrate information systems and business theory and skills necessary for the Information Systems professional.  Emphasis will be placed on the analysis, design, and implementation of system concepts supporting business functions to an advanced, comprehensive system project.  The student will participate in an IS practicum integrating theory and application.

Prerequisites

CISS-412 and CISS-441

Applied research is designed to provide practical field experience for upper level department majors and minors.  Its intent is to provide an environment wherein students can apply theoretical concepts learned in the traditional classroom setting to situations in an internship site.  Applied research is an extension of the classroom that provides a bridge for students to future employment opportunities, and allows them to exercise their faith-based values in a supervised work environment.

Prerequisites

3.0 GPA, approval of application, at least junior status before internship semester, enrolled as a business major or minor

This course is an introduction to the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis. The purpose is to give students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. 

Prerequisites

Placement in MATH-099 or higher

This course provides an overview of a firm's investment and financing decisions from the perspective of the corporate manager.  The time-value of money, sources and costs of short-term and long-term financing, financial analysis and interpretation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital determination are studied. 

Prerequisites

ACCT-242 and MTHS-135

A study of the managerial process which emphasizes the management functions of planning and decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling with an integration of the trends and applications for global and contemporary management practices.

Prerequisites

ENGL-110

The course explores the fundamental concepts, models, and techniques of operations in the business firm.  Topics include development and control of the system's inputs (materials, time, and energies), the system's output (goods, services and ideas), and the transformation process (flows, facilities, and operating centers).

Prerequisites

BUSN-261 and BUSN-307

This course introduces the key concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis. It is concerned with managerial decisions and actions that affect the performance and survival of business enterprises. The course is focused on information, analyses, organizational processes, skills, and business judgment managers must use to devise strategies, position their businesses, define firm boundaries and maximize long-term profits in the face of uncertainty and competition.

Prerequisites

MKTG-309, BUSN-461, ECON-311, ECON-312

This course is an introduction to the nature and functions of marketing. It includes the study of the integrated activities utilized in the movement of goods and services from producer to consumer while addressing governmental and consumer relationships. This course investigates the processes and methods of product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomics. It examines both long-run and short-run macroeconomic issues. Topics include economic growth, income inequality, unemployment, inflation, stabilization policy, government debt and deficits, international trade, exchange rates, and financial crises. Students will be exposed to both macroeconomic theory and contemporary macroeconomic issues. Special emphasis is placed on developing economic tools and applying those tools to contemporary issues. 

Prerequisites

Placement in MATH-099 or higher

An introduction to techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.  The primary emphasis is on the analysis of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making processes.  Topics include sampling methods, summaries of data, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, correlation, and regression.

Prerequisites

ACT mathematics score of 19 or SAT equivalent, or completion of MTHS-099 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the math placement exam.