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Degree Program

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.

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Information Systems Major

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:

  1. Complete the pre-professional core requirements and be admitted into the upper-division professional program.

  2. Complete INFO 211 with grade of C or better.

  3. 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
       
  4. 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
       
  5. 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

  6. For additional information concerning ABLE program requirements, students should see the program director in the Perdue School of Business.
  7. 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.

Information Systems Minor

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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 Salisbury University except Information Systems majors. The minor requires 18 credit hours, any of which may be used to fulfill other degree requirements. 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:

  1. Required Courses (15 credits):

    Courses Credits
    INFO 211 Information Systems Concepts for Management 3
    INFO 301 Business Applications Development 3
    INFO 385 Data Communications and Networking 3
    INFO 386 Database Management Systems 3
    Any 300/400-level INFO course 3
       
  2. One course from the following (3-4 credits):
     

    Courses Credits
    ACCT 420 Accounting Information Systems 3
    COSC 120 Computer Programming 4
    FINA 311 Financial Management 3
    GEOG 319 Geographic Information Systems 4
    MGMT 320 Management and Organizational Behavior 3
    MKTG 330 Principles of Marketing Management 3
    Any 300/400-level INFO course 3

Course Description

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INFO 111 BUSI MICROCOMPUTER USE [-]
Laboratory course that familiarizes students with current end-user software such as word processors, spreadsheets and databases. Two hours per week.

1.000

INFO 211 INFO SYS CONCEPTS FOR MGMT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 281 INTERMEDIATE BUSI STATISTICS [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 301 BUSI APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 315 PROJECT MANAGEMENT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 326 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 340 DATA MINING FOR BUSN INTEL [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 350 WEB ANALYSIS AND DESIGN [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 385 DATA COMM AND NETWORKING [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 386 DATABASE MANAG SYSTEMS [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 395 ADV MANAG SUPPORT SYSTEMS [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 440 STORAGE TECH FUND [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 450 COMPUTER HDW AND OS TECH [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 465 GLOBAL INFO SYSTEMS MGMT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 470 ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 475 INFO SYST ANALYSIS & DESIGN [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 476 INFO SYST DEVEL & IMPLEMENT [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 490 INFORMATION SYST INTERNSHIP [-]
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.

3.000

INFO 494 DIRECTED STUDY IN INFO SYST [-]
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.

1.000

INFO 602 MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING [-]
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.

2.000

INFO 620 ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS [-]
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.

2.000