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Management Science & Information Systems (MSIS)
MSIS 5673 Descriptive Analytics and Visualization Description: This course will provide an understanding of the role of descriptive analytics, visualization, and dashboarding in direct support of managerial decision making (business intelligence and analytics). Specifically, knowledge about managerial decision making, business intelligence, analytics, decision support systems and how they relate to other types of information systems; knowledge about human visual processing in relation to data presentation; knowledge of dashboard design and management; and knowledge about software packages and hands-on capabilities. May not be used for degree credit with MSIS 4673. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 5683 Big Data Advanced Analytics Technologies Prerequisites: MSIS 5633. Description: The astounding growth of data in all aspects of life in the form of emails, weblogs, tweets, sensors, video and text has necessitated the use of Big Data and advanced analytics techniques to support large scale data analytics. This course brings together key Big Data tools on a Hadoop platform to show how to efficiently manage data with three main characteristics: volume, velocity and variety. Topics include the Hadoop platform, social media analytics, link analysis, and stream analytics. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 5713 Scripting Essentials Description: Application of scripting languages (e.g. BASH, PowerShell, Python) for general business, data and information assurance solutions. May not be used for degree credit with MSIS 4713. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 5773 The Upper Layers of Telecommunications Systems Description: Applied technical coverage of selected topics from the upper layers of the OSI model. Network and Transport layers using, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, as well as security issues and other multi-layer protocol suites. Other topics include flow control, RSVP, encryption, compression, and LAN/WAN applications. Course previously offered as TCOM 5123. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys
MSIS 5900 Practicum in Management Information Systems Prerequisites: Consent of director of and admission to the MS in MIS program. Description: Application of MIS-related methods and skills in a business environment. Integration of knowledge through real-world problem solving situations in organizational contexts. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 5950 Advanced Practicum Prerequisites: Consent of director of and admission to the MS in MIS program. Description: Application of MIS-related methods and skills in a business environment beyond the normal practicum/internship timeframe. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 5990 Directed Studies in Information Assurance Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of program director. Description: Special advanced topics, projects and independent study in information assurance and security. Course previously offered as TCOM 5990. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 6200 Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems Prerequisites: Doctoral student status and consent of instructor. Description: Special advanced topics in management information systems for doctoral students. Offered for variable credit, 3-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Credit hours: 3-6 Contact hours: Other: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys MSIS 6300 Contemporary Topics in MSIS Research Prerequisites: Doctoral standing. Description: In depth study in one or more topics in MSIS field. An ongoing conversation about major issues in the field. Topics related to any one of the areas within the broad, interdisciplinary field of management science and information systems, such as management information systems, management science, telecommunications, and operations management. Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-12 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Mgmt Sci & Info Sys
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