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BIS - Business Information Systems

BIS 100 Introduction to Business

Introduction to principles and problems of interrelated functions of business. Business organizations as social structures and their interaction with the domestic and global environments.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 101WI Essential Business Communication Skills

A focus on effective business communication skills and their impact on career success. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BUS 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 104 Computers and Society

Fundamental concepts and applications of computers. Impact of the computer on human events and social institutions. Control, predictions, and implications of future computer developments. Does not count on CPS major or minor. Identical to CPS 100. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

CPS 100

BIS 190 Entrepreneurship for Small Business

Basic entrepreneurship information. For non-business students only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 197 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)

BIS 221 Computers in Business I

The management-oriented study of computer information systems in business, including model building and decision support. Includes coverage of leading software packages used in business. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: 26 credits completed with 2.0 minimum GPA.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 228 Applications Development

Introduction to business applications development using rapid development programming tools.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 255 Information Systems

An introduction to the development and use of Information Systems (IS) in business, including the use of software applications to solve business problems. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACC 250; BLR 235; ECO 204; one of: MTH 132, 217, STA 282, 382. Pre/Co-requisites: For signed Accounting Majors, BLR 235, ECO 204.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 260WI Global Business Communication

A focus on business communication skills necessary for success in the global business environment. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BUS 100 or BIS 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 297 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)

BIS 308 Visual Business Communication and Digital Media

Evaluating and designing visuals and digital media in a business setting. Work of students contributes to a professional portfolio. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: BIS 104 or CPS 100 or BIS 221 or BIS 255.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 315 Social Media and Emerging Technologies in Business

Design and implementation of social media strategies using emerging technologies in real-world business settings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BUS 100 or BIS 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 323 Spreadsheet-Based Modeling for Business

The course focuses on the use of spreadsheets in business analytics. Students gain modeling/analysis skills necessary to address a wide variety of business problems. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 255.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 324 Seminar in Applications Development

Development of business applications using selected programming languages and tools. Prerequisites: BIS 228; 56 hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 327 Web Site Development

Development of Internet and intranet web sites to support business functions including doing business on the Internet with emphasis on issues involved in designing and deploying this information technology by organizations. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 328 Web Applications Development

Development of web-based mobile applications to support business functions with an emphasis on issues related to application design and deployment. Prerequisites: BIS 228, 327; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 342 Intercultural Business Communication Abroad

Experiential learning based course incorporating study abroad. Students learn and demonstrate tools and knowledge necessary for interaction in a professional setting within a foreign culture. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or BIS 101 or COM 101 or 195. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition, Option 2)

Credits
1-9(Spec)

BIS 347 Enterprise Software in Business Using SAP Software

The concepts, fundamentals, technical structure, and implementation issues of business enterprise software are introduced using SAP as a tool. Prerequisite: BIS 104 or CPS 100 or BIS 221 or BIS 255.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 357 ABAP Programming Fundamentals

Application of ABAP programming language to implement business processes using the SAP system as an example of contemporary enterprise software. Prerequisites: BIS 228, BIS 347; 56 semester hours completed and either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 360 Applied Business Communication

Expands understanding of the communication process as students apply business communication principles related to oral, written, and employment communication in a real-world setting. Prerequisite: 56 semester hours completed. Recommended: ENG 201.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 380 Enterprise Architecture

Study of infrastructure issues relevant to the design, selection, implementation, and management of an organization's enterprise architecture. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or 255; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 397 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)

BIS 420 Systems Analysis and Design

Fundamentals of business systems analysis and design; study of present system, developing system alternatives. Prerequisites: BIS 221 or BIS 255; 56 semester hours completed and admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor or with approval from the Office of Undergraduate Business Studies.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 422 Database Management Systems

Study of database concepts with an emphasis on their application to business systems. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 228; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 423 Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence

Analysis and design of information systems permitting the computer to become an integral part of the managerial decision-making process. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; eitheradmission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 424 E-Business Applications Development

Study of the development and use of e-business applications. Special emphasis will be given to current development technologies and tools. Prerequisites: BIS 228, 327, 422; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 425 Information Systems Development Project

Project course requiring students to develop and implement a computer- based information system. Prerequisites: BIS 420, BIS 422; 86 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 456 Business Analytics Using SAP Software

A study of business intelligence solutions using SAP software. Tools covered include SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and SAP BusinessObjects software. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 247 or BUS 301.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 458 Configuration and Implementation using SAP Software

Concepts and application of configuring SAP software for enterprise deployment in business organizations. SAP functions matched with business requirements are configured using the implementation guide. Prerequisites: BIS 347 or BUS 301; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 470 Applied Business Communication Integrated Capstone

Using effective business practices and collaboration in preparing and delivering appropriate business reports and communication as a logical approach to solving business problems. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: BIS 360; Admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 490 Internship in Information Systems

A full-time or part-time experience during one or more semesters in an organization. A written report is required. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(Spec)

BIS 491 Independent Study

Student-initiated study guided by a faculty member. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; minimum GPA of 3.0; permission of department chairperson; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

BIS 495 Internship in Applied Business Communication

A full-time or part-time work experience for one or more semesters dealing with aspects of business and organizational communication. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; 56 semester hours completed; either admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

BIS 497 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)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Graduate student status or 86 hours undergraduate credits completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 380 or CPS 565.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 512 Cybersecurity Analysis

Using behavioral analytics and tools to improve IT security. Configuring and using threat detection tools and performing data analysis. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 380 or 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: BIS 350 or admission to the MSIS or MBA program or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 521 Governance, Risk, & 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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 510.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: BIS 530.

Credits
3(3-0)

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 BIS 647 and BIS 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 580 Business Decision Modeling

This course offers an overview of the information systems and tools used for evidence-based business decision making. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or 503; 56 hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: STA 282QR or BUS 300QR or 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: STA 282QR, or BUS 300QR, or 503; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 255 or BIS 601 or MBA 610. Recommended: BIS 422 or BIS 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

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)