The course content and topic will vary. Please contact the department for specific course offerings.

Prerequisites: None

An introduction to techniques of operations research, including decision-making models, inventory models, PERT and business games. A number of computer software packages will be used to solve the real-world problems.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Computer Literacy with Applications) and CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T)

A study of the application of personal computers in the solution of a variety of business problems. The course includes a hands-on survey of he most prominent business software applications and an application project. Applications include spreadsheet, database, word processing and graphics.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Introduction to Personal Computing) or CSCI 1000 (Computer Literacy with Applications)

The study of advanced decision making models in solving business case problems. These models include transportation models, integer programming, goal programming, simulation applications, markov process in market shares, and dynamic programming. A variety of computer software will be applied to formulate and solve both case-study and real-world problems.

Prerequisites: CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T) and ISQA 3150 (Principles of Quantitative Analysis)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to computer file organization and access methods. A fundamental understanding of the performance implications of each file organization and access method is developed to allow the students to make information systems design choices that will optimize the performance of business information systems.

Prerequisites: CSCI 1620 (Introduction to Computer Science II)

Introduction to business data base management functions. Focus is on the use of current data base management systems (DBMS) to support the data management function in an organization. Topics include data base design, data management and data base administration. Hands-on experience in data base creation, retrieval and update is provided.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Introduction to Personal Computing) and CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology) or equivalent.
Co-requisites: ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity)

Introduction to business data communications and teleprocessing, centralized, decentralized, and distributed systems, impact of distributed systems on hardware, software, data procedures, and personnel.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology)

The course introduces the fundamentals of management as they apply in businesses and other organizations, specifically from an information systems/technology (IS/T) management lens. In particular, the course examines the various roles, responsibilities, and skills essential to managerial success in the context in which the IS/T manager operates today - a dynamic environment of workforce diversity, a global economy, and concern for ethics and social responsibility.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology)

A study of the visual design for graphical user interfaces utilized in the development of business applications. The course includes a hands-on survey of the most prominent business software applications and an appplication project.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Introduction to Personal Computing), CIST 1400 (Introduction to Computer Programming), and ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity)

The course content and topic will vary. Please contact the department for specific course offerings and prerequisites.

Prerequisites: None

The course provides techniques for using existing information sources in making high-quality decisions. This includes data collection and analysis, intelligent decision systems, optimal solution structure, and winning strategies. It will cover information classifications, fuzzy logic, human expert system vs. artificially intelligent (AI) systems, and future analysis.

Prerequisites:CIST 1400 (Introduction to Computer Programming), CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T), ISQA 3150 (Principles of Quantitative Analysis), ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity), and ISQA 3250 (Intermediate Quantitative Analysis)

To examine the frameworks and tools used to develop an organization's information system architecture. To provide the analytical skills and conceptual frameworks with which to make recommendations and decisions regarding the integration of information technology components into an information system architecture.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology) and ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment) or ISQA 8050 (Data Organization and Storage).

This course examines and applies the principles of information systems analysis, following a structured systems development methodology. It surveys project management, feasibility and analysis and systems requirement definition using modern systems analysis techniques and automated tools. Course utilizes a case approach where students initiate the analysis and logical design of a limited-scope information system.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology), ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity), and ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment) (ISQA 3310 may be taken concurrently)

Principles and techniques of system design following a structured design methodology. Introduction to alternative design methodologies and alternative approaches to systems development. Discussion of the trade-offs and problems involved in information system implementation. Course utilizes a case approach where students design and implement a limited-scope information system.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity), ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment) and ISQA 4110 (Information Systems Analysis)

Case studies of selected statistical techniques and their application to decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, design of experiments, analysis of variance, regression analysis, time series analysis and nonparametric methods.

Prerequisites: CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T), at least one course in statistics, and an understanding of basic calculus (a calculus review will be conducted at the beginning of class)

Critical examination of the issues, technologies, standards, and business and social implications of electronic commerce in cyberspace.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity)

Examination of the issues of business process reengineering. Reengineering concepts and methods are introduced. Additional special project(s) are required.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment), ISQA 3400 (Business Data Communications), ISQA 4110 (Information Systems Analysis) or equivalent.

A study of advanced topics pertaining to service operations. Topics may include Quality Control, Total Quality Management, Just-In-Time Systems, Scheduling and Forecasting

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology) and CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T) or equivalent.

This course is designed to provide an applied, practical introduction to database administration. Students will learn the concepts, principles, and techniques necessary to carry out a variety of database administration tasks. Each semester the course will focus on one commerical DBMS, such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3300 (File Structures) and ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment).

The course gives students a grounding in the concepts, issues, and tools needed to manage client/server environments. It focuses on client/server technologies, the issues faced in building and managing client/server systems, and the strategic relationship between business process and the information systems architecture.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3210 (Advanced Technology for Personal Productivity), ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment) or equivalent, ISQA 3400 (Business Data Communications) or equivalent

Individual investigation of specific problems in information systems and quantitative analysis and related areas.

Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of Program Chair
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This course provides students with an opportunity for practical application of their academic studies in the business world, to help prepare them for their professional career, and to provide them with a view of what challenges they will face when their studies are completed. (Maximum of 4 hours.)

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Chair
Internship Supervisor (For credit): Mr. Dorest Harvey, phone 402.554.3161, e-mail dorestharvey@mail.unomaha.edu
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A study of decision support systems applied to the solution of a variety of business problems. The course will integrate concepts and techniques from information systems, management science, and organization behavior as a basis for the study of both the theory and application of decision support systems, information requirements for decision making, and applied artificial intelligence.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications & Technology) or equivalent

Modeling and analysis of production and service systems using discrete-event computer simulation; discrete event simulation mechanics, model structure, model building, modeling of complex systems; verification and validation; arrival processes; design of simulation experiments; and statistical analysis of systems

Prerequisites: CIST 1400 (Introduction to Computer Programming), CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T) or equivalent, and ISQA 3400 (Business Data Communications)

This course provides students the opportunity to learn about theoretical issues and practical methods for designing and constructing a data warehouse and implementing data mining. After covering essential concepts, issues and techniques to build an effective data warehouse, this course emphasizes the various techniques of data mining, such as association, classification, clustering and prediction for on-line analyses within the framework of data warehouse architecture. Students also learn how to conduct a real-life data analysis project.

Prerequisites: ISQA 3310 (Managing the Database Environment) or CSCI 4850 (Database Management Systems).

This course focuses on contemporary techniques and technologies in the design, development, and integration of web-enabled information systems. Topics include: Multi-tiered systems architecture; rapid application development; object-oriented analysis and design; prototyping; testing, verification, and validation; lifecycle models; and component-based development. This is a rapidly moving, hands-on course that mirrors real-world development.

Prerequisites: CSCI 2830 (Java I), CSCI 2850 (Programming on the Internet), and completion of two additional coures in the iT concentration.

This course will cover the basics project planning, scheduling and control. Earned value management techniques and project quality will be covered. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an introduction to the tools and techniques used to manage projects to achieve successful completion. The project management methods taught are suitable for a wide variety of project types such as software development or engineering projects (e.g. construction).

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications & Technology) and CIST 2500 (Introduction to Applied Statistics for IS&T)

Basic concepts and assumptions underlying accounting; basic structure of accounting; the accounting cycle; external financial statements of the enterprise with emphasis on the corporation; income determination; accounting for and reporting of assets, liabilities and owners' equity; analysis and reporting of cash flows; financial statement analysis.

Prerequisites: 18 earned credits or permission of instructor; MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra) with a 'C'(2.0) or better, and a 2.3 GPA.

A study of techniques and concepts affecting internal accounting in a business organization. These include budgeting in general, costing systems, variance analysis and generating reports for management decision-making. Special topics include segment reporting, control of decentralized operations, capital budgeting, and service department cost allocations.

Prerequisites: ACCT 2010 (Principles of Accounting I) with a C (2.0) or better and a 2.3 GPA.

An introduction to economic principles, decision making and policies affecting product and resource markets. Particular emphasis is on price, output and input decisions by individuals and firms under various market conditions. An introduction to the fundamentals of international trade.

Prerequisites: MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra) with 'C'(2.0) or better, 12 hours earned and a 2.3 GPA.

An introduction to economic principles, decision making and policies on national income and output, employment, growth, money, the price level and the international economy.

Prerequisites: MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra) and ECON 2200 (Principles of Economics - Micro) with a 'C'(2.0) or better, 12 hours earned, and a 2.3 GPA.

As a comprehensive introduction to financial management, the course will cover various fields of finance and discuss topics including bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and debt management. In the required lab, students will be introduced to analysis and decision methods, including those utilizing computer application.

Prerequisites: ACCT 2020 (Principles of Accounting II), ECON 2200 (Principles of Economics - Micro), ECON 2220 (Principles of Economics - Macro), MATH 1320 (College Algebra), BSAD 2130 (Principles of Business Statistics) or 3160 (Managerial Statistics for Business), all with a 'C'(2.0) or better; 2.5 cumulative GPA.

A systematic study of personnel management concepts and activities. The course addresses the conceptual and current issues of such personnel activities as: recruitment, selection, training and development, appraisal, compensation, health and safety, and labor relations.

Prerequisites: MGMT 3490 (Management) with a C+ or better and a 2.5 GPA; or permission of instructor.

An examination of marketing functions and the institutions which perform them, choice of criteria for marketing strategy decisions, marketing structural relationships, and the role of marketing in society.

Prerequisites: ECON 2200 (Principles of Economics - Micro), MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra), and ENGL 1160 (English Composition II) all with 'C'(2.0) or better, and 2.5 GPA.

An introduction to the information age; focus on foundations of information technologies, problem solving, information system applications and social issues. Also describes careers in information related fields..

Prerequisites: None.

Includes an introduction to computing, the program development cycle, syntax of a modern programming language, flow charting, coding, testing and debugging. Provides hands-on experience with spreadsheets, and database. Spreadsheets include developing formulas, using functions, charts and graphs. Database includes creating tables, forms, queries, and reports.

Prerequisites: None. Restricted to IS&T students only. Others by permission of instructor.

A very basic introduction to programming using HTML and a scripting language - either Python or PERL. The course includes an introduction to HTML design and programming with an emphasis on CSS. The student is then introduced to programming via exploration of a modern scripting language. Both sections of knowledge are then combined in an exploration of CGI scripting to build webpages using PERL or Python code.

Prerequisite: No Prerequisites are required - this is designed as an entry level course for the student who has little or no prior programming experience. Students should choose either CIST 1100 or CIST 1300.

An introduction to programming within the context of a high level modern programming language. Coverage of fundamental programming concepts and program design; including arrays, user defined types, and objects.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Introduction to Computing) or CSCI 1500 (Beginning Programming), and MATH 1310 (Intermediate Algebra). MATH 1320 (College Algebra) recommended.

Computer programming laboratory may be taken concurrently with CIST 1400.

Prerequisites: CIST 1100 (Introduction to Computing).

The course emphasizes the function of statistics in information science and technology including topics such as descriptive statistical measures, probability, discrete probability, sampling, estimation analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, and analysis of variance. A well-known computer package will be used to support the problem-solving process.

Prerequisites: MATH 2030 (Discrete Mathematics) or MATH 2040 (Finite Discrete Mathematics for Information Science and Engineering).

This course is an introduction to multimedia. It will prepare students both to create multimedia and to understand the many issues involving technology, design and effectiveness of multimedia applications.

Prerequisites: CIST 1400 (Introduction to Computer Programming).

An introduction to organizations and the role that information and information systems play in supporting an organization's operations, decision making processes, quality management, and strategic activities. Also includes management of the IS function, strategic and regulatory issues of telecommunications, ethical and legal issues.

Prerequisites: None.

The course will cover the development and need for issues regarding privacy, the effect of current legislation, and the application of computer ethics to information technology.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology)

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Assurance. The principles are laid out in such a way that computer professionals not only learn about principles; they learn them in a logical order that provides a framework for developing and performing the security tasks. The course will address hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures relative to information assurance in the organization.

Prerequisites: CIST 3100 (Organizations, Applications, and Technology) and ISQA 3400 (Business Data Communications) [Note: this course may be taken concurrently]

This course covers topics a system administrator would encounter in their profession. The student will learn how a system administrator fulfills various organizational information resource management requirements using the a Linux-based Operating System. Topics will include; installation; creating and maintaining file systems; user and group administration; backup and restore processes; network configuration; various system services; simple security administration; and updating and maintaining the system.

Prerequisites: CSCI 3320 (Data Structures) or ISQA 3300 (File Structures for Information Systems)

Contemporary issues in computer security, including sources for computer security threats and appropriate reactions; basic encryption and decryption; secure encryption systems; program security, trusted operating systems; database security, network and distributed systems security, administering security; legal and ethical issues.

Prerequisites: CSCI 3320/8325 (Data Structures)

The course provides students with hands on experience in the field of security administration. The student will learn how a security professional fulfills various Information Assurance requirements using the Linux operating system. Topics include examination of vulnerabilities; procedures and tools for security assessment; development of security policies, procedures and standards; firewalls, logging and audit tools, hardening scripts as well as other tools and techniques used to implement secure computing environments.

Prerequisites: CSCI 3320/8325 (Data Structures) or ISQA 3300 (File Structures).

The purpose of this course is to integrate concepts and techniques from security assessment, risk mitigation, disaster planning, and auditing to identify, understand, and propose solutions to problems of computer security and security administration.

Prerequisites: CIST 4360 (Introduction to Information Security) or permission of the instructor.