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CP SC 662	Data Base Management Systems, 3cr. (3 and 0) Database/data communications concepts as related to the design of online information systems; problems and solutions involving structuring, creating, maintaining, and accessing multiple-user databases; comparison of several commercially available teleprocessing monitor and database management systems will be made. Prerequisite: CP SC 231, 360. Corequisite: CP SC 221
MBA 876	Electronic Marketing, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Application of the concepts and theories of marketing to e-commerce; challenges facing marketing in business-to-business and business-to-consumer contexts; strategic application of marketing mix variables in e-business environment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MGT 818	Electronic Commerce Web Site Development, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Enabling information technologies for electronic commerce, including databases and web applications. Includes applying these technologies to a project.  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
MGT 829	Management of Electronic Commerce, 3 cr. (3 and 0) This course explores the concepts of electronic commerce as facilitated by the Internet and related technologies. The topics include: an understanding of the catalysts for e-commerce (both B2B and B2C), technological challenges, legal and regulatory framework, behavior and education challenges, and strategies for e-commerce.
MGT 830	E-Business Strategy, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Theory and practice of business strategy in the e-business firm, emphasizing building competitive advantage and increasing shareholder value through digital technologies. The roles of technical and general managers in electronic business are investigated through business cases and class discussion. MSIM and MBA students may not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: MGT 829, MKT 876.
MGT 833	Electronic Commerce Project, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Students will apply their electronic commerce knowledge to a significant problem or opportunity.
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CPSC 663	On-Line Systems, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Design and implementation of transaction processing systems; basic communications concepts; survey of commercially available software; project using one of the systems. Prerequisite: SP SC 462.
CPSC 825	Software Systems for Data Communications, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Structure of software systems supporting communications among computing devices having diverse processing and communication capabilities; characterization of data communications software in terms of unified network architectures consisting of several functional layers; evaluation of several network architectures. Prerequisite: CP SC 622 or permission of instructor.
CRP 634	Geographical Information Systems, 3 cr. (3 and 0) This course develops competency in geographic information systems (GIS) technology and its application to various spatial analysis problems in landscape planning. Topics include data development and management, spatial analysis techniques, critical review of GIS applications, needs analysis and institutional context, GIS hardware and software, hands-on application project.
IE 802	Design of Human-Computer Systems, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Issues in designing, implementing, maintaining and refining the user interface of interactive computer systems including interface design theories, models, principles and guidelines; interaction styles, input and output devices; system messages; screen design, manuals, on-line help and tutorials; and iterative design, testing and evaluation.  Prerequisite: IE 801 or permission of instructor.
MBA 845	Technology & Innovation Management, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Interdisciplinary examination of problems and issues in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products, evaluating tangible and intangible aspects of new technology adoption; management research and development, and functional integration of marketing and operations.
MBA 862	Managerial Economics, 3 cr. (3 and 0)   Use of economic analysis in managerial decision making. Topics include the theory of cost, production, industrial organization, coordination and control of the firm, of the theoretical concepts to actual decision making. Prerequisite: Permission of MBA director.
MBA 871	Advanced Systems Development, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Development of information systems using modern client/server techniques and software tools. Specific techniques and tools covered in this course will be updated to incorporate the newest technologies.  Prerequisite: MBA / MGT 861 or permission of instructor.
MGT 803	Operations Management, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Introduction to a broad range of operations management topics. Serves as a foundation for understanding the importance, relevance, and significance of analytical models and tools to be introduced in subsequent courses in the MSIM program. Topics include operations strategy, process and facility design, planning and control, quality management, and continuous improvement.
MGT 812	Supply Chain Management, 3 cr. (3 and 0)   In-depth study, through case and reading, of methodologies for designing and managing integrated, international supply chains networks. Topics include supply network design, distribution strategy, strategic alliances, inventory management, coordinated product & network design and information systems for supply chain. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MGT 861	Management Information Systems Development, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Overview of information technologies used by organizations for supporting operations and gaining competitive advantage; concepts and methods for modeling, analysis and design of information systems that support business. Topics include system analysis, object-oriented modeling and database design.  Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.
MGT 866	System Analysis and Design 3(2,1) Software engineering methods and techniques specific to analysis and design of information systems. Topics include concepts and methods for valuation of IT applications, data gathering, and process, data, and object-oriented modeling analysis and design.
MGT 869	Project Management 3(3,0) In-depth study, through case studies, readings, and hands-on experience, of processes and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close-out information technology projects. Topics include project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communications, risk, and procurement management. Preq: Consent of instructor.
PSYCH 835	Advanced Human Factors Psychology, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Provides a solid foundation from which to study interactions between human beings and systems in order to maximize safety, performance and user satisfaction. Emphasizes the integration and application of basic research and theory in sensation, perception, cognition and motor control. Prerequisites: Graduate student standing and permission of instructor.
PSYCH 899	Selected Topics, 3 cr. (3 and 0) Selected current and classic topics not covered in other courses.  May be repeated for credit.
SOC 803	Survey Design for Applied Social Research, 3 cr. (3 and 2) F Survey research design principles, procedures and techniques used in applied sociology; instrumentation; data collection and management and their interpretation.  Prerequisite: SOC 303 or equivalent.
SOC 805	Evaluation Research, 3 cr. (3 and 0) S Research methods and techniques of computer-assisted data management and analyses used in evaluating policies, operation, organization and effectiveness of social programs in the private and public sectors; microcomputer software packages available for these purposes.  Prerequisite: SOC 803.
SOC 830	Human Systems Development: Organizations and Society, 3cr. (3 and 0) Complex organizations such as human systems with primary focus on development and change, interorganizational relations and the influence of these structures on the community life. Prerequisite:  SOC 430 or equivalent.

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