Computer Resources and Information Management (M.A.)

In addition, the student chooses graduate elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other majors.

Students pursuing an M.A. with a computer resources and information management emphasis or dual majors in computer resources and information management and management may not enroll in BUSN 6080 or MNGT 5540

Students pursuing an M.B.A. with an emphasis in computer resources and information management may not enroll in BUSN 6080 If the requisite course is waived, the student must choose an elective course from this major or from the program curriculum of another major. Students pursuing dual majors who have the requisite course(s) waived will complete only the remaining required courses for the dual majors.

The required courses and electives listed in this core may be taken as Directed Studies, subject to the conditions stated in the Directed Studies section listed under Academic Policies and Procedures.

Course Descriptions

COMP 5000 Computer Resources and Information Management (Requisite Course) (3)

This course introduces students to the tools for managing information and computer resources. Students examine the concepts of business application, system management, project management, systems analysis and design, network and telecommunications, and database management.

COMP 5200 Computer Security (3)

Students survey computer and information security topics, including threat techniques and protective techniques. Risk analysis, contingency planning, password techniques, encryption, TEMPEST, network protocol, intercept devices, and NBS resources are emphasized.

COMP 5210 Artificial Intelligence (3) - Elective

Students examine techniques and problems in artificial intelligence programming. Topics include knowledge representation, search, heuristics, production systems, knowledge-based systems, and knowledge acquisition.

COMP 5220 Internet Management Applications (3)

In this course students examine a variety of topics related to use of the Internet for management and organizational systems. Among the topics are electronic commerce, search engines and search strategy, principles of Web page design and use, and extranets and intranets for organizational communication. Anticipated future developments will also be considered.

COMP 5500 Professional Seminars (1-3) - Elective

Students participate in seminars designed to examine contemporary issues in the management of information and computer resources. The professional seminar supplements the core and elective courses in the area of computer resources and information management by focusing on issues of current and special interest. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs. Graduate students may apply a maximum of 3 credit hours of these seminars as electives to meet the credit-hour requirements for graduation. This course may not be completed by directed study.

COMP 5920 Information Systems Applications (3)

This course is concerned with the impact of the computer on the managerial process. Students examine the methods for evaluating and selecting business applications for computerization in the business environment. The course focuses on information and data processing, accounting systems, marketing management information systems, operations management systems, decision support systems, and advanced management systems.

COMP 5930 Application Development Tools for Managers (3) - Elective

Students compare the fundamental strengths and weaknesses of various application development tools and examine the development of computer applications for typical management functions. Use and examination of various application development tools are included.

COMP 5940 Project Management of Information Systems (3)

The student examines the management of project development and information systems, focusing on project planning and control, including scheduling; application software project development; costing; organization; documentation; evaluation; and staffing. The definitions of appropriate delivery mechanisms (hardware, software, and communications networks) are examined.

COMP 5950 Contemporary Developments (3) - Elective

This course includes, but is not limited to, the topics of telecommunications and the challenges to traditional management practices; centralization versus decentralization in data management; access control and disaster recovery; operation; financing; MIS; new input-output and storage techniques; data communications and teleprocessing systems; government regulations; and the multiplicity of program languages. Course may not be repeated for credit.

COMP 5960 Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation (3)

This course is designed to cover the spectrum of activities in the systems life cycle. The life cycle from the feasibility study through implementation and maintenance is examined. The course includes examination of structured analysis and design, prototyping, and conversion methods. The roles and missions of the various personnel involved, as well as the communication and documentation tools employed, are studied.

COMP 5970 Database Management (3)

Students examine the fundamentals of database management systems, database design, and database administration.

COMP 5980 Networking and Telecommunications Management (3)

Students examine the use and management of networks. Tools for supporting the distribution and sharing of system resources and information are included.

COMP 5990 Issues in Computer Resources and Information Management (3) - Elective

Current and significant issues in computer resources and information management are examined. The course focuses on existing theories and practices with emphasis given to new and emerging topics in the field. Course may be repeated for credit if content differs.

Capstone Course

COMP 6000 Integrated Studies in Computer Resources and Information Management (3)

Students synthesize and integrate the learning experiences acquired in computer resources and information management and evaluate the research and current topics relative to this major. Techniques used to accomplish these goals may vary. Prerequisite: completion of all other required courses in this major.