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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. 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 510 or CPS 333; 86 semester hours completed; or admission into the MSIS degree program

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.