Undergraduate Catalog
2005 - 2007


 


 




 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Business Information 
Systems & Operational
    Management


Levels

2000     3000

 


INFO 2130. Introduction to Business Computing. (3) Introduction of computer methods to solve business problems.  Emphasis on understanding fundamental hardware and software concepts, selecting and using appropriate hardware and software needed for making various business decisions, and developing practical methods for using the computer to solve quantitative business problems.  (May not be taken for upper-level credit in business, but may be taken for general University credit.)  (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

INFO 2231.  Introduction to Business Programming.  (3)  Crosslisted as ITCS 2231.  Pre/co-requisite: INFO 2130 or consent of the Department.  This course focuses on the examination of business problems, the extraction of the logic and business rules, and the relationship between business logic, programming constructs and technologies for decision support.  (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

INFO 3000. Topics in Management Information Systems. (3) Prerequisite: INFO 3233 with a C or better. Topics from the area of Management Information Systems. May be repeated for credit. (On demand) 

INFO 3130. Management Information Systems. (3) Prerequisites: FINN 3120; OPER 3100; MGMT 3140, MKTG 3110, Junior standing.  Impact of information systems on management decision-making activities. Principles of the structure and analysis of information flows within an organization. Emphasis on database accumulation and generation, capabilities of information processing, system function (e.g. file creation, report generation, etc.) and evaluation and modification of information systems. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings

INFO 3200. Foundations in Business Computing. (3)  Introduction to computer systems in business with emphasis on the capabilities of computer systems (hardware & software) and skills needed to effectively use computerized decision tools for typical business problems. (Cannot be taken for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk College of Business.) (On demand) 

INFO 3223. Business Database Systems. (3) Pre/corequisite: INFO 3231 with a C or better, or permission of department.  A study of the effective management and utilization of organizational data resources in order to design and implement database management systems (DBMS) for business applications.  Exploration of basic concepts of database systems and use of the computer to build and manipulate corporate databases. (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3229. Business Data Communications. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3231 with a C or better. A study of the current and potential impact of computer data communications technologies on  business operations and productivity. Topics include identifying the need for and designing, planning and implementing of system solutions in such areas as text preparation and dissemination, document storage and retrieval, data communication technologies, telecommuting and teleconferencing, data communication networks,  messaging and scheduling. (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3231.  Business Applications Development. (3)  Prerequisites:  INFO/ITCS 2231 with a C or better and junior standing or permission of the department.  A study in the development of business applications software.  Course emphasizes graphical user interface development using object-oriented, event-driven programming methods and techniques with a high-level development tool such as Visual Basic or Java.  (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3232. International Information Systems Management. (3) Prerequisite: ITCS/INFO 2231 with a C or better and junior standing or permission of department.  Study of issues and challenges relating to International Information Systems. Topics include: planning and strategic implications of using global information systems and technology; management of global information flows; and, the problems of integrating technology, systems, and people across the globe. (On demand) 

INFO 3233.  Business Database Systems. (3) Prerequisite/Corequisite: INFO 3231-Business Application Development with a C or better, or permission of the Department.  A study of the effective management and utilization of organizational data resources in order to design and implement database management systems (DBMS) for business applications.  Exploration of basic concepts of database systems and use of the computer to build and manipulate corporate databases.  (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3234. Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3231 with a C or better and INFO 3233 with a C or better, or permission of the Department. Examination of the systems development process from the perspective of the systems analyst to provide an understanding of concepts, processes and techniques as they are applied to the systems development life cycle. Emphasis on the use of structured and object-oriented techniques to manage the complexities involved in the analysis phase of systems development. (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3235. Advanced Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3234 with a C or better. Development of Business Information Systems. Emphasis on the development of computer applications as products of the systems development life cycle including the design and implementation phases of systems development, as accomplished through a major class project. (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3236. Business Decision Support Systems. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3231, INFO 3233, and OPER 3100 or permission of the Department. A study of the application of the computer to middle and upper-level management processes to provide computer skills needed to implement such applications. Reading, discussion, and hands‑on computer projects. (On demand) 

INFO 3238. Current Issues in The Management of Information Systems.  (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3l30,  MGMT 3140 or permission of the Department. Information systems and the management of information in an organization to provide exposure to the decision challenges presented to the corporate manager by the rapid development of information technology and to suggest useful constructs for dealing with them. An integrated, interactive approach to decision making. (On demand) 

INFO 3240. Fundamentals of eBusiness. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3234; or consent of the Department. A study of the evolving information technologies facilitating electronic business (eBusiness) and the business practices and strategies used to compete in the new wired global marketplace.  Topics include the infrastructure for eBusiness, new business strategies and models, web design, and management strategies, and an exploration of a variety of technologies involved in eBusiness. (Fall, Spring) 

INFO 3500. Cooperative Education or 49ership Experience. (0) Enrollment in this course is required for the Department's cooperative education and 49ership students during any semester they are working in a position.. Acceptance into the Experiential Learning Program by the University Career Center is required. Participating students pay a registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and co-op)  and receive full-time student status (co-op only). Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  Course may be repeated; evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.  For more information, contact the University Career Center. (Spring, Summer, Fall) 

INFO 3800. Directed Study.  (1‑6) Prerequisites: Consent of the Department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)


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