The Department of Information and Decision Sciences
offers a program leading to Bachelor of Science with a
major in information systems and a minor in
information systems.
The information systems major addresses information
analysis, business system design and information systems management.
The program curriculum emphasizes business and organizational studies
as well as information systems technology. Students are prepared to
enter careers in areas relating to developing, maintaining and using
information in a variety of organizational settings. Students become
familiar with modern computer technology and how appropriate hardware
and software are integrated into analyzing business problems. Students
learn how to apply computers, software and systems techniques to solve
information systems problems within organizations and provide managers
with the information needed for operational and strategic decisions.
The major balances theory and application to prepare students for
careers in private-sector or public-sector positions such as computer
systems analysts, information resource managers, database and network
administrators.
Students majoring in information
systems must meet the following requirements with grades
of C or better:
Complete the pre-professional core requirements and be
admitted into the upper-division professional program.
Complete INFO 211 with grade of C or better.
Complete the following professional core:
Courses
Credits
FINA 311 Financial
Management
3
INFO 326 Operations
Management .
3
MGMT 320 Management
and Organizational Behavior (must take BUAD 300 as
a corequisite)
3
BUAD
300 Personal and Professional Development
0
MGMT 420 Business and Society
3
MGMT 492 Strategic Management (C or better) (must take BUAD
400 as
a corequisite)
3
BUAD
400 Business Student Professional Portfolio
0
MKTG
330 Principles of Marketing Management
3
Fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or
better (with approval of the chair of the Department of
Information and Decision Sciences, up to six credit hours of
comparable courses may be transferred from an AACSBaccredited
school):
Courses
Credits
INFO 301 Business
Applications Development
3
INFO 385 Data Communications and Networking
3
INFO 386 Database Management Systems
3
INFO 475 IS Analysis and Design
3
INFO 476 IS Development and Implementation or
INFO 490 Information Systems Internship
3
Plus three of the following electives:
Courses
Credits
BUAD 386 Business in
its Global Setting
3
BUAD
396 Business Studies Abroad
3
COSC
320 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm
Analysis
3
INFO 315 Project Management
3
INFO 338 Special Topics.
3
INFO 350 Web Analysis and Design
3
INFO 395 Advanced Management Support Systems
3
INFO 450 Computer Hardware and OS Technologies
3
INFO 455 Advanced Microcomputer Applications
In Business
3
INFO 465 Global Information Systems Management
3
INFO 470 Enterprise Systems
3
INFO 480 Seminar in Information Systems
3
INFO 485 Advanced Seminar on Networking
3
INFO 494 Directed Study in Management
Information Systems
3
Satisfy the following special requirements: International Requirement: One of the following courses
Courses
Credits
ACCT 430 International
Accounting
3
ACCT 435 Accounting in its Global Setting
3
BUAD
386 Business in its Global Setting
3
BUAD
396 Business Studies Abroad
3
MGMT 422 Management of the Multinational Business
3
MKTG
423 International Marketing
3
FINA
447 International Financial Management
3
INFO 465 Global Information Systems Management
3
ABLE Requirement:
The applied business learning experience (ABLE) is normally
completed during the senior year and can be met
through either an internship or experiential project.
Internships are normally completed off campus at a variety
of businesses, government or not-for-profit organizations.
For an internship to satisfy the ABLE requirement, it must be
completed as part of enrollment in the following course:
Courses
Credits
INFO 490 Information
Systems Internship
3
and must involve the student in working with an organization
in a planned, progressive-development program for a minimum
of 120 hours over a 10-week period.
Experiential projects provide applied business learning
experiences and are associated with the following course:
Courses
Credits
INFO 476 Information Systems Development and
Implementation
3
For additional information concerning ABLE program requirements, students should
see the program director in the Perdue School of Business.
Students who decide to pursue a second major/concentration/track must complete a minimum of 12 hours
of new credits for each additional major/concentration/track.
The Information Systems minor is designed to be a
desirable compliment to a myriad of other majors, and to
provide students with an
opportunity to differentiate themselves in the
employment marketplace. The Information Systems minor is
open to any student at SalisburyUniversity except Information Systems majors. The
minor requires 18 credit hours, any of whichmay be used to fulfill other degreerequirements. All courses in the INFO minor must
be completed with a “C” or better including transfer
credits. No course may be taken
pass/fail. At least 9 credits of each
minor must be earned at Salisbury University. The
Information Systems minor requires the following course
of study:
Required Courses
(15 credits):
Courses
Credits
INFO 211
Information Systems Concepts for Management
Examinies uses of information technology to meet management challenges within the business environment. Computer-based labs and class discussions promote understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, and an appreciation for the relationship between systems and organizational processes. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116 or COSC 120 or COSC 118. Three hours per week.
Study of modern statistical techniques with emphasis on data analysis in a computer assisted environment. Topics include analysis of variance and experimental design, categorical data analysis, regression analysis, model building, time series analysis and index numbers. Prerequisites: INFO 111 or COSC 116, MATH 160 and a grade of C or better in MATH 155. Three hours per week.
Introduction to the development of business applications using software development languages and tools commonly used in industry. Topics include design and implementation of user interfaces, business process automation and data stores. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211. Non-Major Prerequisite: junior standing, INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Introduces students to formal project management methods, tools, and processes, including scope, quality, scheduling, cost estimation, communication, risk and change management. Follows the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Although case examples focus on Information Systems, can apply to any major. Includes teamwork, guest lecturers from industry project leaders, and software applications. Prerequisite: junior standing; computer literacy (INFO 111 or equivalency). Three hours per week.
Study of productivity, quality control, cost-effectiveness and profitability of manufacturing and service organizations from the managerial perspective. Topics include product design, resource requirements and flow, facility layout, distribution system design, quality control, forecasting techniques and inventory policy. Major Prerequisite: admission to Professional Program, INFO 281. Non-major Prerequisite: junior standing, INFO 281. Three hours per week.
A high growth area, data mining is used by organizations to better underrstand teir situations as well as the world in which they function in order to devise effective strategies and policy options. Covers the concepts, software tools and related skills to help students become professional data analysts. A term project and presentation adopts a real-world problem-solving context. Prerequisites: Majors: INFO 211 and 281, admission to the Professional Program; Non-majors: Junior standing. Three hours per week.
Investigates the current state of the Web by analyzing best practices. Involves formal theories for analysis and design. Students will participate in usability studies. The theories and studies of renowned usability, design, and technical experts will be highlighted throughout the course. Major Prerequisites: admission to the Professional Program, INFO 211. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing , INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Concepts and characteristics of data communication systems including network architectures, network operating systems, OSI Reference Model and network trends. Examination of wired and wireless networks, network security and network management. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, INFO 211 or COSC 116 or COSC 120. Three hours per week.
Study of the design, implementation and application of database management systems. Examination of several commercially available systems. Major Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Program and INFO 301. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, INFO 301 or COSC 118 or COSC 120. Three hours per week.
Study of computerized technologies developed to support managerial decision-making. Topics include decision support systems, expert systems, neural computing, artificial intelligence and integration of these technologies. Major Prerequisites: INFO 211 and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisites: INFO 211 and junior standing. Three hours per week.
Comprehensive coverage of modern sotrage technology with enables students to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. Learn the latest storage architectures, such as Storage Subsystems, SAN, NAS, DAS, CAS, IP-SAN, and data security. Prerequisite or Corequisite: INFO 386. Three hours per week.
Study of technical topics related to computer systems. Emphasis is placed on hardware architecture, Operating Systems, basic networking, and application software compatibilities issues. Cannot receive credit for both INFO 450 and INFO 455. Major Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Program, INFO 211. Non-Major Prerequisites: Junior standing, INFO 211. Three hours per week.
Analysis of technical, cultural, organizational, and geopolitical challenges facing business and IT professionals in implementing and managing IT in an increasingly global, technological environment. Current readings and case studies are used to examine infrastructure, e-business, global teamwork, and transborder and cross-cultural information systems issues. Major Prerequisites: INFO 211 and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisites: INFO 211 and junior standing. Three hours per week.
Overviews and applies enterprise systems and investigates such questions as: What are the different enterprise systems and what do they do? What types of changes are associated with implementing such technology? What is involved in an implementation? Prerequisite: INFO 326. Three hours per week.
Study the methods and techniques for conducting a systems project that solves business problems with information technology. Plan, analyze, design and implement a business system as a member of a project team. Computer-based systems analysis and design tool is available for use in the lab. Major Prerequisites: INFO 301, INFO 385, INFO 386 and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisites: Junior standing, INFO 301, 385, and 386. Three hours per week.
Design, implementation, and documentation of an information system. The development project is in the form of field-study or in-depth case-study. Successful completion of this course satisfies the ABLE requirement. Major Prerequisites: INFO 301, 385, 386 and admission to Professional Program. Non-Major Prerequisite: Junior standing, Info 301, 385, and 386. Three hours per week.
Professional work experience in information systems. Prerequisite: INFO 301, 385, 386 and admission to the Professional Program; placement and approval of internship by the ABLE office. Three hours per week.
Intensive research or study of a selected topic in management information systems. May be used as an information systems elective if approved by the department chair. May be repeated once for credit under different subtitles. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor prior to registration.
Examines contemporary quantitative methodologies for optimizing firm initiatives and enhancing efficiency. Topics include multicriteria decision making, linear programming, forecasting, neural networks, and Monte Carlo simulation. The use of these methodologies for strategic advantage and profit enhancement is emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program; completion of MYCLASSES Excel Assessment; INFO 326 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Four hours per week for half a semester.
Exploration of enterprise-wide systems used in businesses. Explore concepts and use of different enterprise systems including ERP and CRM systems. Gain a better understanding of ERP systems by using SAP R/3 to conduct common processes in businesses. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program; INFO 326 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Four hours per week for half a semester.
