MIS Undergraduate Courses
Course descriptions for both the MIS and AIS tracks are listed below ordered by course number. To access other non-major courses taught by our faculty or courses taught outside our Department, you may access Baylor's Course Listing website by clicking here
1305 Introduction to Information Technology and Processing
Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that the student be familiar with computer keyboard or have minimum experience in typing.
An introductory computer course providing a technical background for understanding the role of computers in business. Special emphasis is placed on using the personal computer as a problem-solving tool. Software packages for spreadsheet, word processing, graphics, and database manipulation applications are introduced. The use of the Internet and creating home pages are important components of this course.
3301 Introduction to Business Programming Logic
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3320 or concurrent enrollment in MIS 3320, MIS 3305 and a minimum grade of C in QBA 2305.
An introduction to the tools necessary to implement business project design using an object-oriented language such as Visual Basic.NET. Topics will include data sturctures, programming logic, problem analysis and debugging. This course takes an online graphical approach to projects requiring decisions, bus procedures, loops, data base access, and object classes.
3305 Management Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in QBA 2302.
Examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organizational settings and gives a perspective of MIS from the standpoint of the non-technical manager. Topics include acquisition, management, use and control of information systems and their impact on individuals, organizations and society. Emphasis is on the business manager's role in developing and managing information systems and the uses of ICT to create competitive advantages.
3320 System Analysis and Design
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3301 or concurrent enrollment in MIS 3301, MIS 3305 and a minimum grade of C in QBA 2305.
A study of the Systems Development Life Cycle -- including the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. Explores the various tools, techniques, and models used by systems analysts, including data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and CASE tools.
3332 Control and Audit of Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3305.
Emphasizes the control and audit of information systems. Topics include accounting systems, controls and transaction processing, and IT auditing. The course should help students develop an appareciation of and motivation for proper information processing practices and controls.
3341 Developing Client Server Applications
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
A presentation of current technological solutions to business information needs. The course will focus on tools available to non-programmers to develop business applications that can run on networks and client-server systems. Emphasis will be placed on using Graphical User Interface (GUI) or Windows development tools. Currently covering PowerBuilder.
4320 E-Commerce Systems Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Introduction to E-Commerce application development using development tools such as Java. Topics include essential language syntax, class modeling, and developing user, file and Internet interfaces for business systems.
4321 Business Systems Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
An introduction to business application development using traditional object-oriented development tools such as C++. Topics include essential language syntax, class modeling, and developing user, file and database interfaces for business systems.
4330 Project Management
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C in MIS 1305 (or equivalent competencies); and MGT 3325; not open to pre-business students.
This course covers concepts and issues important in effective project management including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, auditing, project termination, and the role of the project manager. Methodologies for monitoring and controlling projects, risk analysis, and resource allocation are also presented. The student will learn how to apply Microsoft Project software to real life projects and learn ho to manage projects effectively in both single and multi-project environments. This course is also designed to help the student prepare for certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
4340 Foundations of Database System Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Concentrates on implementing systems and databases including physical database systems, data access, and database applications. Topics include design issues: SQL, database administration, database integrity, security, selection, and implementation.
4342 Advanced Business Networking
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Design, construction, and maintenance of local and wide area networks. Topics include using the Internet and intranet clients, servers and languages to support electronic commerce, organizational communication, team collaboration, and business education.
4343 Advanced Database Management
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4340 or consent of instructor; not open to pre-business students.
This course will cover advanced topics in database design and implementation, including the storage, access, and management of business information to facilitate decision-making. Topics may include application data access using PL/SQL, advanced topics in database systems such as XML and data warehouses, and database administration topics.
4344 Data Mining
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4340 or consent of instructor.
Data mining is the data-driven discovery and modeling of hidden patterns in the large volumes of data in corporate data warehouses. This course explores the variety of tools and techniques available for data mining activities, including neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and rule induction. A key focus in this course will be click analysis - the analysis of the large volumes of data available from e-commerce sites.
4350 Cyber Security Tech Factors
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4342 or its equivalent.
This course provides a roadmap of the paths available to organizations for deploying various security devices and tools. The course goes beyond the narrow technical view and offers a full context for the deployment of security technologies. Six key areas of network security will be covered, with each section covering a tool that will play a part in a company's overall information assurance program.
4V98 Special Studies in Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
This course may be taken for one to six semester hours.
1305 Introduction to Information Technology and Processing
Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that the student be familiar with computer keyboard or have minimum experience in typing.
An introductory computer course providing a technical background for understanding the role of computers in business. Special emphasis is placed on using the personal computer as a problem-solving tool. Software packages for spreadsheet, word processing, graphics, and database manipulation applications are introduced. The use of the Internet and creating home pages are important components of this course.
3301 Introduction to Business Programming Logic
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3320 or concurrent enrollment in MIS 3320, MIS 3305 and a minimum grade of C in QBA 2305.
An introduction to the tools necessary to implement business project design using an object-oriented language such as Visual Basic.NET. Topics will include data sturctures, programming logic, problem analysis and debugging. This course takes an online graphical approach to projects requiring decisions, bus procedures, loops, data base access, and object classes.
3305 Management Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in QBA 2302.
Examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in organizational settings and gives a perspective of MIS from the standpoint of the non-technical manager. Topics include acquisition, management, use and control of information systems and their impact on individuals, organizations and society. Emphasis is on the business manager's role in developing and managing information systems and the uses of ICT to create competitive advantages.
3320 System Analysis and Design
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3301 or concurrent enrollment in MIS 3301, MIS 3305 and a minimum grade of C in QBA 2305.
A study of the Systems Development Life Cycle -- including the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases. Explores the various tools, techniques, and models used by systems analysts, including data flow diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and CASE tools.
3332 Control and Audit of Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): MIS 3305.
Emphasizes the control and audit of information systems. Topics include accounting systems, controls and transaction processing, and IT auditing. The course should help students develop an appareciation of and motivation for proper information processing practices and controls.
3341 Developing Client Server Applications
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
A presentation of current technological solutions to business information needs. The course will focus on tools available to non-programmers to develop business applications that can run on networks and client-server systems. Emphasis will be placed on using Graphical User Interface (GUI) or Windows development tools. Currently covering PowerBuilder.
4320 E-Commerce Systems Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Introduction to E-Commerce application development using development tools such as Java. Topics include essential language syntax, class modeling, and developing user, file and Internet interfaces for business systems.
4321 Business Systems Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
An introduction to business application development using traditional object-oriented development tools such as C++. Topics include essential language syntax, class modeling, and developing user, file and database interfaces for business systems.
4330 Project Management
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C in MIS 1305 (or equivalent competencies); and MGT 3325; not open to pre-business students.
This course covers concepts and issues important in effective project management including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, auditing, project termination, and the role of the project manager. Methodologies for monitoring and controlling projects, risk analysis, and resource allocation are also presented. The student will learn how to apply Microsoft Project software to real life projects and learn ho to manage projects effectively in both single and multi-project environments. This course is also designed to help the student prepare for certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
4340 Foundations of Database System Development
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Concentrates on implementing systems and databases including physical database systems, data access, and database applications. Topics include design issues: SQL, database administration, database integrity, security, selection, and implementation.
4342 Advanced Business Networking
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in both MIS 3301 and 3320.
Design, construction, and maintenance of local and wide area networks. Topics include using the Internet and intranet clients, servers and languages to support electronic commerce, organizational communication, team collaboration, and business education.
4343 Advanced Database Management
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4340 or consent of instructor; not open to pre-business students.
This course will cover advanced topics in database design and implementation, including the storage, access, and management of business information to facilitate decision-making. Topics may include application data access using PL/SQL, advanced topics in database systems such as XML and data warehouses, and database administration topics.
4344 Data Mining
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4340 or consent of instructor.
Data mining is the data-driven discovery and modeling of hidden patterns in the large volumes of data in corporate data warehouses. This course explores the variety of tools and techniques available for data mining activities, including neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and rule induction. A key focus in this course will be click analysis - the analysis of the large volumes of data available from e-commerce sites.
4350 Cyber Security Tech Factors
Prerequisite(s): MIS 4342 or its equivalent.
This course provides a roadmap of the paths available to organizations for deploying various security devices and tools. The course goes beyond the narrow technical view and offers a full context for the deployment of security technologies. Six key areas of network security will be covered, with each section covering a tool that will play a part in a company's overall information assurance program.
4V98 Special Studies in Information Systems
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
This course may be taken for one to six semester hours.
