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BIS - Business Information Systems

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 & 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 & 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 & 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 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)

BIS 601 Information Systems

Introduction to the development and use of Information Systems (IS) in organizations, contemporary IS issues, and the use of software to solve business problems. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 605 Communication in Professional Contexts

Students will investigate the role of communication in professional contexts and continue to develop core abilities: audience analysis, writing, presentations, interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

BIS 625 Research in Information Systems

Addresses information systems (IS) research concepts and methods, and the application of concepts in planning and conducting IS research studies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 627 Web Site Development

Development of web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), client-side JavaScript, and XHTML to support business functions. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format . Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 628 Application Development

This course involves designing and developing computer applications using a modern programming language. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 630 Information Systems Process Management

Overview of the system development life cycle covering information gathering, process analysis, and reporting activities from the analysis phase to the maintenance and support phase. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 633 Business Intelligence/Analytics

A seminar on the information systems and tools used to aid intelligent decision making in contemporary business environment. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 601.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 634 Seminar in Information Systems Issues

Overview of contemporary information systems issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 635 Business Systems Applications

A capstone, project-oriented study of the planning, analysis, design, implementation and testing of a business system application using modeling tools and available technology platforms. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 630.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 636 Systems Analysis and Design

Introduction to the systems approach to the analysis, design and development of information systems. Methods, tools and technologies are used to develop information systems prototypes. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 638 Database Management for Business Systems

A broad overview of the development and use of database systems in business. The management of databases and their strategic implications will also be covered. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: BIS 601.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 647 Enterprise Systems for Management Using SAP Software

Examination of the application and management of business enterprise software using SAP. Issues include software deployment that supports transaction processing in the business supply chain. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 656 Business Intelligence Using SAP Software

A study of business intelligence using SAP software. Enterprise data warehousing and business intelligence solutions are covered. The course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: BIS 601 and BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 657 ABAP Programming for ES

Application of ABAP programming language to implement business processes using the SAP system as an example of contemporary enterprise software. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 628 and BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 658 Enterprise System Configuration Using SAP Software

Configuration issues, concepts, and application of enterprise software (SAP) for global business organization integration. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: BIS 630, 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 659 Enterprise Software Platform (SAP HANA)

A study of SAP HANA, a platform for developing and running next- generation business applications and analytics. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: BIS 647.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 660 Managerial Communication

Developing and refining business communication skills for effective transmission of technical information through oral, written, and non- verbal formats. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 688 Directed Work/Observation/Internship

Work or internship experience and/or directed observation at business sites. Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

BIS 697 Special Studies in Business Information Systems

Special topics of interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in the MSIS program.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

BIS 698 Information Systems Project

A capstone, project-oriented study of the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and testing of information systems projects using modeling tools, databases, and advanced programming languages. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Completed 24 hours in the MSIS Program, BIS 605, BIS 628, 636, and 638.

Credits
3(3-0)

BIS 791 Independent Research

Development of research skills and completion of a formal research study. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: BIS 625; admission to the MSIS Program.

Credits
3(Spec)

BIS 798 Thesis

Provides the student with research skills through development and completion of a research study in a specific area of business information systems. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: BIS 625; admission to the MSIS program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)