D.Sc. IS Knowledge Courses
These courses are required for students who do not meet the knowledge requirements in information systems as specified for admission to the program. They are also recommended for those students who want to refresh their knowledge or reinforce what they have gained through experience.
INFS 601 Foundations of Information Systems
Systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing hardware, software and telecommunications systems are integrated into the alignment with the Enterprise’s Strategy and Key Business Processes. (1-3 credit hours)
INFS 605 Information Systems Programming
Planning, coding, and testing computer programs such as Object Structures that can be used for business applications. Emphasis will be on Data Theory and programming event driven graphical user interfaces. (3 credit hours)
INFS 608 Applied Statistics
This course provides an overview of basic statistical concepts and techniques. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression. Utilization of statistical software is emphasized. (3 credit hours)
INFS 612 Management & Evaluation of Information Systems
Introduction to the application of information systems in organizations and the role of managers in providing IS services to the organization. While the course includes a survey of the various topics that comprise information systems, it also focuses on Business Process Analysis, Problem Identification, Business Process Problems, Process Mapping, Modeling Enterprise Processes, Measuring Enterprise Processes, and Evaluating Enterprise Processes, Benchmarking, Business Process Reengineering, and Creating Alternative Recommendations. (3 credit hours)
INFS 614 An Introduction to Research
The course presents students with the concepts and skills necessary to formulate, design, and execute research projects. Topics include: Definition of research and the nature of scientific inquiry, components of the research project, managing the research project, writing and presenting, and an overview of research methods. (3 credit hours)
