CIS 181 / 3 Credits

This course introduces computer programming using the Python programming language. Students will develop programming skills through a series of projects that teach general programming techniques, with an emphasis on interactive, visual programs. CIS 181 is designed for majors in Computer and Information Sciences, Digital Media, and Mathematics.

CIS 190 / 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the strategic, tactical and operational aspects of information technology (IT) as it relates to business. It surveys a broad range of topics, challenging students to understand the strategic relevance of IT to every aspect of business including, but not limited to quality, innovation, globalization, competitive advantage, collaboration, and outsourcing. The course also examines representative best practices of common IT business tools, including MS-Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as collaboration tools.

CIS 381 / 3 Credits

This course explores the way information technology is used to support the decision-making process of managers at all organizational levels. It is designed to show students a variety of ways in which computer-based information systems are used in the business environment. Special attention is given to computer user support and ethical issues in the management of information systems. Although it is not required for this course, the recommended sequence for CIS majors is: CIS 180 or CIS 190, CIS 181, CIS 284 or CIS 283, and then CIS 381.

CIS 251 / 3 Credits

Examines the basic components of hardware and the software of a variety of computers ranging from desktops to personal digital assistants. In addition to understanding the theory of how things work, students will be expected to troubleshoot and find solutions to actual computer problems without knowing in advance whether the problems actually exist or whether the problems are caused by the hardware, software, or both.

CIS 283 / 3 Credits

This course acquaints students with a variety of ways in which computer applications are created, evaluated and used in a business environment. Students will participate in the application development process using an object-oriented language such as Visual Basic.

CIS 343 / 3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to both the strategic and the technical essentials of developing and managing e-commerce sites. Students will research web design and build their own e-commerce site as a final project, with practical application of the principles emphasized in the course material. Team projects will research and report on e-commerce topics throughout the course. Extensive use of Internet research techniques will be emphasized. Topics will include Internet security and authentication techniques, website design and management issues, web access to databases, Internet marketing strategies, electronic payment issues, and enterprise E-commerce tools.

BUSA 120 / 3 Credits

An introduction to the basic processes of management including human behavior in the workplace, leadership, teams, quality, change, organizational structure and design, international management, and management ethics.

MRKT 130 / 3 Credits

This course examines core tenets of marketing, investigating the activity, institutions, and process for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings of value for customers, clients, partners, and society. Students explore strategic and tactical means to develop, price, promote and distribute products and services to business and consumer target markets in order to create competitive advantage and facilitate mutually beneficial exchange. Through interactive, application-oriented exercises, cases, and discussion, students engage key marketing concepts and use analytical tools to conduct market planning that help solve real world challenges.