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BIS - Business Information Systems

BIS 502 Network Fundamentals

Basic concepts of network communication using the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, as well as media, access protocols, routing, reliability, and network services. Prerequisite: Graduate student status or 86 hours undergraduate credits completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Graduate student status or 86 hours undergraduate credits completed.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 510 Network and Systems Security Fundamentals

Developing Skills needed to effectively and accurately analyze security risks related to networks and related systems, including issues of authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 380 or CPS 565.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 380 or CPS 565

Corequisites

None.

BIS 512 Cybersecurity Analysis

Using behavioral analytics and tools to improve IT security. Configuring and using threat detection tools and performing data analysis. Prerequisites: BIS 380 or 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 380 or BIS 511

Corequisites

None.

BIS 520 Teaching and Training at the Post-Secondary Level

Learning process, planning and delivering instruction and training, assessing learning, using technology, adult learners, and current research. Designed for collegiate-level business instructors or trainers. Prerequisites: BIS 350 or admission to the MSIS or MBA program or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 350 or admission to the MSIS or MBA program or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

BIS 521 Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Cybersecurity

Investigating external and internal threats that compromise data and digitized intellectual property. Implementing effective policies for mitigating risks and security and remediation measures in organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 512.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 512

Corequisites

None.

BIS 523 Cybercrime Forensics

Introduction to cybercrime and computer forensics. Exploring laws regulating electronic evidences along with establishing the basis for gathering electronic digital evidence and artifacts. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 512.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 512

Corequisites

None.

BIS 525 Managing Security and Privacy in the Cloud

Exploring cloud computing concepts, frameworks, and security/privacy issues related to cloud deployments. Evaluating relevant security approaches, security architecture, and cloud security policy and requirements. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 512.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 512

Corequisites

None.

BIS 530 Cybersecurity, Systems, and Network Certification

Building upon the ten security domains, uses the essential preparation tools and techniques to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 512.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 512

Corequisites

None.

BIS 531 Advanced Cybersecurity, Systems, and Network

A course in advanced cybersecurity topics covers the higher-level security domains typically used by experienced cybersecurity professionals. Uses preparation tools/techniques to become a CISSP.  Prerequisite: BIS 530.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 530

Corequisites

None.

BIS 535 System Administration Using SAP Basis

Tasks, tools, and transactions of the SAP system administrator are explained using hands-on exercises and step-by-step guides based on real-world examples. Prerequisites: BIS 347 and BUS 301 or BUS 331; or BIS 647 and BIS 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 347 and BUS 301 or BUS 331; or BIS 647 and BIS 638.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 580 Business Decision Modeling

This course offers an overview of the information systems and tools used for evidence-based business decision making. Prerequisites: STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or 503; 56 hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or BUS 503; 56 hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

BIS 581 Business Data Analytics

This course offers an overview of theories, workflows, and challenges of Business Data Analytics. Topics include data collection, cleansing, preparation, analysis, and visualization. Prerequisites: STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or BUS 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

BIS 582 Data Visualization: Theory and Practice

This course will offer details on the theory and practice of data visualization. Students will learn visualization theory and design visualizations in accordance with human cognitive structure. Prerequisites: STA 282QR, or BUS 300QR, or 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or BUS 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

BIS 588 Business Analytics using GIS

Addresses concepts and methods in Business Analytics using Geographic Information Systems (BAGIS) and the application of GIS in business research, finance, marketing, logistics and decision-making. Prerequisites: BIS 255 or BIS 601 or MBA 610. Recommended: BIS 422 or BIS 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 255 or BIS 601 or MBA 610

Corequisites

None.

BIS 597 Special Studies in Business Information Systems

Selected topics not normally included in existing courses, with current topics listed in Course Search and Registration. Repeatable up to 12 credits with different topics. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 598 Integration of Business Processes Using SAP Software

Examination of how ERP fundamental business processes interact using SAP software. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: A course supported by SAP software taken at CMU or permission of BIS Chairperson.

Credits
4(Spec)

Prerequisites

A course supported by SAP software taken at CMU or permission of BIS Chairperson.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 601 Information Systems

Introduction to the development and use of Information Systems (IS) in organizations, contemporary IS issues, and the use of software to solve business problems. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 605 Communication in Professional Contexts

Students will investigate the role of communication in professional contexts and continue to develop core abilities: audience analysis, writing, presentations, interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 625 Research in Information Systems

Addresses information systems (IS) research concepts and methods, and the application of concepts in planning and conducting IS research studies. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 627 Web Site Development

Development of web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), client-side JavaScript, and XHTML to support business functions. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 628 Application Development

This course involves designing and developing computer applications using a modern programming language. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 630 Information Systems Process Management

Overview of the system development life cycle covering information gathering, process analysis, and reporting activities from the analysis phase to the maintenance and support phase. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 633 Business Intelligence/Analytics

A seminar on the information systems and tools used to aid intelligent decision making in contemporary business environment. Prerequisite: BIS 601.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 601.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 634 Seminar in Information Systems Issues

Overview of contemporary information systems issues. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 635 Business Systems Applications

A capstone, project-oriented study of the planning, analysis, design, implementation and testing of a business system application using modeling tools and available technology platforms. Prerequisites: BIS 630.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 630.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 636 Systems Analysis and Design

Introduction to the systems approach to the analysis, design and development of information systems. Methods, tools and technologies are used to develop information systems prototypes. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MSIS Program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 638 Database Management for Business Systems

A broad overview of the development and use of database systems in business. The management of databases and their strategic implications will also be covered. Prerequisite: BIS 601 or MBA 610.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 601 or MBA 610.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 647 Enterprise Systems for Management Using SAP Software

Examination of the application and management of business enterprise software using SAP. Issues include software deployment that supports transaction processing in the business supply chain. 

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 656 Enterprise Analytics Using SAP Software

A study of enterprise analytics using SAP software tools. Prerequisites: Admission to CBA graduate program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to CBA graduate program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 657 ABAP Programming for ES

Application of ABAP programming language to implement business processes using the SAP system as an example of contemporary enterprise software. Prerequisites: BIS 628 and BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 628 and BIS 647.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 658 Enterprise System Configuration Using SAP Software

Configuration issues, concepts, and application of enterprise software (SAP) for global business organization integration. Prerequisites: BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 647

Corequisites

None.

BIS 659 Enterprise Software Platform (SAP HANA)

A study of SAP HANA, a platform for developing and running next- generation business applications and analytics. Prerequisite: BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIS 647.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 660 Managerial Communication

Developing and refining business communication skills for effective transmission of technical information through oral, written, and non- verbal formats. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MSIS Program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 688 Directed Work/Observation/Internship

Work or internship experience and/or directed observation at business sites. Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 697 Special Studies in Business Information Systems

Special topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 698 Information Systems Project

A capstone, project-oriented study of the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and testing of information systems projects using modeling tools, databases, and advanced programming languages. Prerequisites: Completed 24 hours in the MSIS Program, BIS 605, BIS 628, 636, and 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completed 24 hours in the MSIS Program, BIS 605, BIS 628, BIS 636, and BIS 638.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 791 Independent Research

Development of research skills and completion of a formal research study. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: BIS 625; admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

BIS 625; admission to the MSIS Program.

Corequisites

None.

BIS 798 Thesis

Provides the student with research skills through development and completion of a research study in a specific area of business information systems. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: BIS 625; admission to the MSIS program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

BIS 625; admission to the MSIS program.

Corequisites

None.