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| IM 501 | Information Technologies (3) Explores the technology behind information systems which are essential components of today's business, government, education, and society. Included are technical discussions of hardware (processors, storage devices, inputs, and outputs), applications software, operating systems, databases, the Internet, and information security. Disruptive and emerging technologies which will make today's information systems even more pervasive are also discussed. Normally taken in the first semester of the program. |
| IM 503 | Conceptual Foundations of Information Management (3) Includes aspects of management, decision making, cognitive sciences, systems, concepts of information management, and information system requirements and planning. Normally taken in the first semester of the program. (Also listed as MBA 519.) |
| IM 510 | Database Management (3) Covers database planning, physical data organization, and database design, implementation, and administration. Includes hands-on work with a modern relational database. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 512 | Information and Decision Making (3) Presents essential techniques of modern decision analysis, and an understanding of decision analysis software. Commonly available spreadsheet software will be used. A basic knowledge of algebra and spreadsheets is assumed. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 515 | Telecommunications Management (3) Focuses on the technology, costs, connectivity, and capacity of information technology in terms of planning efficient telecommunications services. Focuses on the industry's applications, technology, and architecture. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 520 | Accounting Information Systems (3) A survey of the principles and techniques of auditing and controlling information systems. The course covers auditing concepts, concerns, and objectives; information systems' controls and tests; privacy, integrity, and security; and legal aspects of information systems. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. (Also listed as ACT 520.) |
| IM 525 | Systems Development (3) Addresses the use of systems analysis and development as a management tool to assist in defining, measuring, and evaluating criteria for software performance and to demonstrate how this technique is applicable to any work environment. Focuses on techniques such a problem identification, feasibility analysis, development, installation, and operation using information engineering and CASE tools. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 530 | Management Support Systems (3) Covers the development and use of computerized technologies to support management decision making. Students will learn about the decision-making environment facing today's managers and how the use of computer tools assists them. The course features technologies such as multi-attribute decision making, expert systems, neural networks, and systems dynamics. Theory, hands-on training, and applications are covered for each topic. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 535 | Intelligent Decision Systems (3) Examines techniques for the identification of modeling and interaction requirements within an organization. Techniques for automating decision-making processes introduced in IM 512 are explored. Prerequisite: IM 512. |
| IM 537 | Human Resources Information Systems (3) Provides students with a background in human resource information systems (HRIS) analysis and implementation. It includes an introduction to measurement concepts for human resource management decisions; the latest HRIS practices, issues, and trends; plus software, product analysis, outsourcing, and HRIS project management. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503, and either MSC 501 or MSC 502. (Also listed as HRM 537.) |
| IM 540 | Economics of Information Technology (3) Designed to aid information managers in crafting and evaluating, in economic terms, information projects that will benefit the enterprise. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503. |
| IM 541 | Managing Technical People (3) Teaches the basic concepts and skills needed to manage technical people in high-performance environments. It is designed for technical professionals who are or plan to become team leaders, supervisors, and managers. Topics include job design, recruitment, and reward systems. A secondary audience for this course is human resource professionals who work in technical environments. (Also listed as HRM 541.) |
| IM 550 | Advanced Database Topics (3) Explores advanced concepts in areas introduced in IM 510, such as relational databases, standards, database design (including very large databases), distributed databases, object-oriented systems, data warehousing, and rapid prototyping. Source material will include contemporary literature and product discussion. Prerequisite: IM 510. |
| IM 555 | Advanced Topics in Systems Development (3) Examines emerging methodologies and techniques introduced in IM 525 that rapidly turn enterprise information requirements into fully developed information systems, thus reducing time and cost while being more responsive to the changing organization needs. Prerequisite: IM 525. |
| IM 565 | Information Resources Management (3) Integrates the Information Management program through the extensive use of readings and cases. This is the capstone course of the IM program and is normally taken just before completion of the degree. Prerequisite: must have completed at least 27 credit hours in degree program. |
| IM 580 | Network Management (3) Presents a detailed examination of the concepts, tools, and techniques used in managing networks that were introduced in IM 515. It is based on the perspective that network management is one element of enterprise information systems. Both technical and managerial aspects are covered. Prerequisite: IM 515. |
| IM 582 | Neural Networks in Finance and Investing (3) Introduces the utilization of neural networks in financial decision-making situations. Course includes a thorough discussion and presentation of the background, history, and theory of neural networks, followed by case studies involving the application of neural networks for financial decisions, such as bond rating, interest rate forecasting, merger candidate evaluation, and stock price prediction. Included in the course is an opportunity for students to use neural network software to develop a course project. Prerequisites: IM 501, IM 503, FIN 501. (Also listed as FIN 582.) |
| IM 585 | Advanced Telecommunications Topics (3) Explores advanced topics introduced in IM 515 in telecommunications both from a business venture perspective and a technological perspective. Students will explore contemporary literature in such areas as video dissemination, systems security, regulatory issues, protocol development, personal telecommunications, the changing telecommunications provider environments, and financial issues. Prerequisite: IM 515. |
| IM 590 | Topics in Information Management (3) Explores contemporary topics relating to various facets of information management. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is a new one. Prerequisite: permission of department chair. |
| IM 599 | Project (3) Focuses on an individual undertaking that links the Information Management core with the chosen minor consisting of three electives. This is a professional project that must result in a significant presentation and report. Prerequisites: IM 565 and completion of at least 30 credit hours in the degree program. |