M.S. in Information Technology in Education (MITE)
Optional Concentrations in educational technology, management, information security, instructional design and development, and social computing and learning
Introduction
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Curriculum
Concentration in Educational Technology Management
Concentration in Information Security
Concentration in Instructional Design and Development
Concentration in Social Computing and Learning
Course Descriptions
This 36 credit-hour program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals such as educators, trainers, administrators, technical support staff, and developers working in the public or private sector. The program blends educational theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It enhances knowledge of how computers, software, and other forms of information technology can be used to improve learning outcomes. The program’s online format offers full-time students the opportunity to earn the master’s degree in 12 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 16–24 months.
Graduates with the M.S. in Information Technology in Education are able to: (1) incorporate effectively both existing and emerging educational and information technology to improve learning in either educational or training environments; (2) train or mentor others to incorporate effectively educational and information technology as an enhancement to educational or training efforts; (3) make informed decisions or recommendations regarding adoption considerations of existing or emerging educational and information technologies in a learning environment; and (4) communicate effectively with professionals both within and outside educational and training environments.
Students can earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with no concentration or with one of the following concentrations (all require 36 credit hours):
1. Educational Technology Management
2. Information Security
3. Instructional Design and Development
4. Social Computing and Learning
Each concentration requires three core courses, five additional required courses, and four electives. All courses carry three credit hours.
The Concentration in Information Security includes the award of a graduate certificate in information security based upon existing certificate programs that are recognized by the U.S. Government. Students taking other concentrations have the option to earn a graduate certificate in information security by taking additional courses.
The Concentration in Information Security and the Graduate Certificate in Administration of Information Security are recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school’s certified graduate courses under government sponsorship. Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as non-degree students.
Program Formats
Students select a preferred format (online or on-campus) in their admission applications, but once admitted may take courses in either format (except for the courses in the M.S. in information technology in education program, which are offered only online). Students electing the online format may participate in online classes from anywhere in the world where Internet access is available. On-campus classes are held on the main campus in Fort Lauderdale. Each class meets once a week from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for 16 weeks in the fall and winter terms and 14 weeks in the summer term. All degree programs include an optional six-credit thesis (the six credits for thesis are in lieu of course credit hours).
GSCIS students are provided NSU computer accounts but must obtain their own Internet service providers and use their own computer systems. Online students use the web to access course materials, announcements, email, distance library services, subscription library databases, and other information, and for interaction with faculty and fellow students. Online, interactive learning methods are based on the use of WebCT as a course management system. Online activities facilitate frequent student-to-faculty and student-to-student interaction. They are supported by threaded discussion boards, white boards, chat rooms, email, and multimedia presentations. In addition, WebCT enables students to submit assignments online in multimedia formats and to receive their professors’ reviews of assignments online in the same formats.
Attendance Policy
Master’s degree students are expected to be present at each meeting of their classes on campus. Exceptions to this rule may be made in the case of illness and possibly in other instances when approved by the course professor. Students should advise their course professors in advance of any anticipated absences. Additional work may be required by a course professor for any absence. Excessive absences will result in a failing grade. For online master’s courses, participation/attendance policies will be covered in the syllabus of each course.
Early Admission into the Ph.D. Program
This option provides the school’s M.S. students the opportunity to earn the Ph.D. in a shorter time. Minimum requirements for early admission are the completion of 24 credits in the M.S. program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and the completion of specific master’s courses (see master’s program sections in the graduate catalog for details). If admitted into the Ph.D. program, students will take the remaining 12 credits for the M.S. degree in the Ph.D. program. Master’s students may apply for early admission no sooner than during the term in which they will be completing 24 credits. The application for early admission must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and must include the items listed under the Minimum Admission Requirements section for the Ph.D. program (the Office of Admissions will supply the Admissions Committee with the student’s current transcripts). The applicant is encouraged to request evaluation forms from GSCIS professors familiar with his/her academic capabilities and potential. Upon successful completion of 12 credits in the Ph.D. program, the student may apply for the master’s degree (contact the program office for a degree application).
Core Educational Technology Courses (three credits each)
MITE 628Â Â Â Instructional Design
MITE 655Â Â Â Foundations of Educational Technology
MITE 690Â Â Â Educational Research Methods
Additional Educational Technology Courses (three credits each)
MITE 641Â Â Â Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
MITE 642Â Â Â Communities of Practice
MITE 643Â Â Â Computer-Mediated Communication
MITE 644Â Â Â Social Networking
MITE 661Â Â Â Online Learning Environments
MITE 665Â Â Â Learning in Virtual Worlds
MITE 670Â Â Â Learning Theories
MITE 675Â Â Â Assistive Technology
MITE 680Â Â Â Human-Computer Interaction
MITE 691Â Â Â Capstone Project
MITE 695Â Â Â Special Topics in Information Technology in Education
Information Technology Courses (three credits each)
MMIS 610Â Â Survey of Computer Languages
MMIS 615Â Â Quantitative Methods
MMIS 620Â Â Management Information Systems
MMIS 621Â Â Information Systems Project Management
MMIS 623   Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computing   (cross-listed with MCIS 623)
MMIS 625   Computer Graphics   (cross-listed with MCIS 625)
MMIS 627Â Â Enterprise Information Systems, Technologies, and Infrastructures
MMIS 630Â Â Database Systems
MMIS 640Â Â System Test and Evaluation
MMIS 642Â Â Data Warehousing
MMIS 652Â Â Information Security
MMIS 653Â Â Telecommunications and Computer Networking
MMIS 654   Electronic Commerce on the Internet   (cross-listed with MCIS 654)
MMIS 655Â Â Server-Side Development of eCommerce Applications
MMIS 656Â Â Web Design Technologies
MMIS 660Â Â Systems Analysis and Design
MMIS 661Â Â Object-Oriented Applications
MMIS 671   Decision Support Systems   (cross-listed with MCIS 671)
MMIS 681   Multimedia Systems   (cross-listed with MCIS 681)
MMIS 683Â Â Fundamentals of Security Technologies
MMIS 684Â Â Information Security Management
MMIS 685Â Â Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
MMIS 686Â Â Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
MMIS 687Â Â Information Security Project
MMIS 691Â Â Special Topics in Management Information Systems
Curriculum for the Degree Without Concentration (36 credit hours)
Students may earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education without a concentration by taking all three courses in the list Core Educational Technology Courses and by selecting three courses from the list Additional Educational Technology Courses, three courses from the list Information Technology Courses, and three more courses from either of these lists. If the thesis option is elected, students must take the courses as specified above but need only take one, not three courses from either list. Plans for the thesis option must be made with and approved by the program office.
Concentration in Educational Technology Management
This concentration provides students with the competencies needed to make decisions regarding the selection, development, implementation, and management of technologies that support learning. With the increase in computer-assisted educational information systems, there is a need for skilled leaders who are able to manage knowledge and integrate technology into their organizations. This concentration would benefit those interested in positions such as educational technologist, media specialist, eLearning director, knowledge management director, and director of academic technology.
Curriculum for the Concentration in Educational Technology Management (36 credit hours)
To earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with Concentration in Educational Technology Management, students complete the three core and five concentration courses listed below. The remaining four courses are selected from either of the lists: Additional Educational Technology Courses or Information Technology Courses. If the thesis option is elected, students take the three core and five concentration courses, plus two courses from either of the lists. Plans for the thesis option must be made with and approved by the program office.
Core Courses (three credits each)
MITE 628Â Â Â Instructional Design
MITE 655Â Â Â Foundations of Educational Technology
MITE 690Â Â Â Educational Research Methods
Concentration Courses (three credits each)
MMIS 620Â Â Management Information Systems
MMIS 621Â Â Information Systems Project Management
MMIS 630Â Â Database Systems
MMIS 652Â Â Information Security
MITE 680Â Â Â Human-Computer Interaction
Concentration in Information Security
This concentration prepares students to develop, implement, and monitor information security operations, policies and procedures within their organization. They acquire the technical expertise to maintain computer networks and lead their organizations in securing, storing, and safely sharing information in a learning environment.
Individuals may apply to take one or more certified information security courses as nondegree students. Courses in the concentration in information security are recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators).
Curriculum for the Concentration in Information Security (36 credit hours)
To earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with Concentration in Information Security, students complete the three core and five concentration courses listed below. The remaining four courses are selected from either of the lists: Additional Educational Technology Courses or Information Technology Courses. If the thesis option is elected, students take the three core and five concentration courses, plus two courses from either of the lists. Plans for the thesis option must be made with and approved by the program office.
Core Courses (three credits each)
MITE 628Â Â Â Instructional Design
MITE 655Â Â Â Foundations of Educational Technology
MITE 690Â Â Â Educational Research Methods
Concentration Courses (three credits each)
MMIS 630Â Â Database Systems
MMIS 653Â Â Telecommunications and Computer Networking
MMIS 684Â Â Information Security Management
MMIS 685Â Â Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics
MMIS 686Â Â Information System Auditing and Secure Operations
Concentration in Instructional Design and Development
This concentration prepares students for a variety of educational technology positions such as instructional designer and developer, multimedia designer, educational technologist, media specialist, web designer, online teacher/instructor, and course developer. Emphasis is placed on the instructional design and development process and how to use technology to design effective instruction.
Curriculum for the Concentration in Instructional Design and Development (36 credit hours)
To earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with Concentration in Instructional Design and Development, students complete the three core and five concentration courses listed below. The remaining four courses are selected from either of the lists: Additional Educational Technology Courses or Information Technology Courses. If the thesis option is elected, students take the three core and five concentration courses, plus two courses from either of the lists. Plans for the thesis option must be made with and approved by the program office.
Core Courses (three credits each)
MITE 628Â Â Â Instructional Design
MITE 655Â Â Â Foundations of Educational Technology
MITE 690Â Â Â Educational Research Methods
Concentration Courses (three credits each)
MMIS 630Â Â Database Systems
MITEÂ 661Â Â Online Learning Environments
MITEÂ 670Â Â Learning Theories
MITEÂ 680Â Â Human-Computer Interaction
MMIS 681Â Â Multimedia Systems
Concentration in Social Computing and Learning
This concentration prepares students to create and manage social computing technologies. These courses highlight the importance of interactions and learning strategies using social computing technologies, including Web 2.0 social networking, collaborative learning, supporting online learning communities, and learning in virtual worlds. This concentration would benefit those interested in positions such as teachers, trainers, instructional staff, consultants, community of practice/online community managers, project managers and information architects.
Curriculum for the Concentration in Social Computing and Learning (36 credit hours)
To earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with Concentration in Social Computing and Learning, students complete the three core and five concentration courses listed below. The remaining four courses are selected from either of the lists: Additional Educational Technology Courses or Information Technology Courses. If the thesis option is elected, students take the three core and five concentration courses, plus two courses from either of the lists. Plans for the thesis option must be made with and approved by the program office.
Core Courses (three credits each)
MITE 628Â Â Â Instructional Design
MITE 655Â Â Â Foundations of Educational Technology
MITE 690Â Â Â Educational Research Methods
Concentration Courses (three credits each)
MITE 641Â Â Â Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
MITE 642Â Â Â Communities of Practice
MITE 643Â Â Â Computer-Mediated Communication
MITE 644Â Â Â Social Networking
MITE 665Â Â Â Learning in Virtual Worlds
MITE 628 Instructional Design (3 credits)
This course develops knowledge of instructional design competencies appropriate for use in the development of computer-assisted instruction applications. Students will experience both theory and best practices from the areas of education and training. Students will explore and acquire instructional design skills and knowledge associated with problem identification methodologies, learner analysis, task analysis, instructional objectives, teaching strategies, instructional messages and evaluation.
MITE 641 Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (3 credits)
The course provides an overview of principles, models, methods and effective practices of collaborative and participatory learning, including the impacts of technologies supporting team and group work. The course explores both the theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and pragmatic implementation considerations such as
overcoming student resistance, evaluating collaboration, and leveraging computer mediated communication capabilities to support team-based learning.
MITE 642 Communities of Practice (3 credits)
The course focuses on Communities of Practice (CoP), primarily theoretical and conceptual foundations of online communities for learning. Topics may include defining and assessing needs for building community and evaluating sense of community. Also examined are the design, creation, and evaluation of knowledge domains and CoP environments to support engagement and learning.
MITE 643 Computer-Mediated Communication (3 credits)
Practical and theoretical issues associated with computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems are examined. CMC includes various types of technologies such as email, discussion forums, chats, and various web-centric asynchronous and synchronous communication tools. Topics may include CMC practices in educational and instructional delivery, social structures that emerge when people use CMC applications, and the design and implementation issues associated with constructing CMC technologies for educational use.
MITE 644 Social Networking (3 credits)
Students will explore key issues in social networking as an educational venture. Topics may include the value of social networking for distributed education, current and future trends in social software, delivering content using specific media (blogs, wikis, podcasts, webcasts, etc), the impact of social networking tools to transform teaching and learning, and issues of course design to support learner engagement and online social networking in distributed environments.
MITE 655 Foundations of Educational Technology (3 credits)
This course provides a historical overview of the field and delineates the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by professionals in the field of educational technology. Students explore the field by engaging in collaborative projects along with thinking and writing about various educational technology trends and issues.
MITE 661 Online Learning Environments (3 credits)
The course explores research trends in the area of online learning. Students will explore the requirements needed for successful online learning and teaching. Topics investigated may include the process of teaching and learning in an OLE, evaluating effective courseware and online communications technologies, integration of technology into OLEs, working with online classroom dynamics, addressing the needs of the online student, making the transition to online teaching, promoting the development of an online learning community, comparing Learning Management Systems (LMSs), and investigating emerging trends in e-learning and e-training in industry settings.
MITE 665 Learning in Virtual Worlds (3 credits)
Students explore virtual worlds (VW) or computer-based simulated environments to engage learners. New pedagogical concepts and learner engagement strategies are created and explored in selected VW technologies such as Second Life®, gaming, simulation, or other applications.
MITE 670 Learning Theories (3 credits)
Students will explore learning theories and how learning is achieved when instruction is presented from a computer-based paradigm. The course will emphasize the computer as a learning device that can be used in an effective manner to model learning theories associated with behaviorism, cognitivism, and human information processing.
MITE 675 Assistive Technology (3 credits)
The course will provide background and knowledge needed to adapt instructional materials and teaching strategies using assistive technology. Students will become familiar with the range of disabilities and the statutes mandating supportive devices in the classroom and workplace.
MITE 680 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits)
The field of human-computer interaction (HCI) is explored. HCI is examined in the context of the design and usability of education environments and technology use. Provides a broad and comprehensive overview and offers specific background relating to user-centered design approaches and how these approaches impact educational environments. Areas to be addressed include the user interface and software design strategies, user experience levels, interaction styles, usability engineering, and collaborative systems technology. Students will perform formal interface evaluations and usability tests that apply to educational uses of technology in various ways.
MITE 688 Continuing Thesis in Information Technology in Education (1.5 credits)
Students who have not completed the thesis by the end of the second thesis registration must register for continuing thesis. This allows the student to receive faculty and administrative advice and support related to the thesis. Prerequisite: Completion of second thesis registration.
MITE 690 Educational Research Methods (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to research, statistical analysis, and decision making. Close attention is paid to data types, data distributions, the identification of variables, sampling methods, research designs, hypothesis testing, and descriptive data presentation techniques. Students are introduced to both parametric and nonparametric data analysis procedures including t-tests, chi-square analysis, and simple analysis of variance.
MITE 691 Capstone Project (3 credits)
This course is the capstone of the program. Each student will develop a comprehensive technology-based project using an environment of choice. Its purpose is to allow students the opportunity to further pursue topics or areas in which they have considerable interest. Each project will be closely mentored by faculty.
MMIS 501 Introduction to Java Programming (3 credits)
An introduction to the Java programming language. The course includes an introduction to the concepts of object-oriented programming and shows how Java supports this programming paradigm. Students learn about the Java environment and write both applets (programs that execute in a web browser) and applications (stand-alone programs). In addition to learning about basic language statements, students learn how Java provides support for such diverse applications as web pages, multimedia, education, etc.
MMIS 610 Survey of Computer Languages (3 credits)
A study of high-level languages, fourth-generation languages, and command languages used in the development of software for management information systems. The logical and physical structure of programs and data. Concepts of structured programming. Data structures, file management, and their use in problem solving.
MMIS 615 Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
An introduction to the basic quantitative tools needed to support problem solving and decision making in the information systems environment. Emphasis on application of these tools in a case-based, real-world environment.
MMIS 620 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
The application of information system concepts to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. Issues such as personnel selection, budgeting, policy development, and organizational interfacing are discussed. Conceptual foundations and planning and development of management information systems. The role of MIS in an organization and the fit between the system and the organization.
MMIS 621 Information Systems Project Management (3 credits)
Practical examination of how projects can be managed from start to finish. Life-cycle models/paradigms. Life-cycle phases. Project planning and risk analysis. Project control including work breakdown structures, project scheduling, activities and milestones. Software cost estimation techniques and models. Software quality assurance and metrics for software productivity and quality. Inspections, walkthroughs, and reviews. Documentation and configuration management. Automated project management tools. Software maintenance. Procurement of software services and systems and development of IS project specifications. Project management skills including leadership, team building, planning, time management, resource allocation, conflict management, and using IS project management in strategic planning. Ethics in project management. Case studies are used throughout the course to support concepts, principles, and problem solving.
MMIS 623 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computing (3 credits)
Building on a foundation in classical ethics, we examine the impact of the computer and the Internet on our society. Topics include ethical decision making; professional codes; whistle-blowing; computer crime; copyrights, patents and intellectual property; privacy; and risk management. Students analyze case studies and write a research paper. (Cross-listed with MCIS 623)
MMIS 625 Computer Graphics  (3 credits)
Principles and concepts of computer graphics useful to information managers. Topics include an introduction to raster graphics, concepts of 2-D and 3-D graphics, modeling, rendering, graphic file formats, color, graphical user interfaces and virtual reality, and the graphical presentation of information. (Cross-listed with MCIS 625)
MMIS 627Â Enterprise Information Systems, Technologies, and Infrastructures (3 credits)
Focuses on enterprise-level information systems, technologies, and infrastructures that are emerging as the first generation 21st century application integration design strategies and tools. Included are managing Web-based client/server and distributed environments, evaluation of vendor strategies, legacy system migration issues, performance, interoperability, scalability, and security concerns, Web services foundations, types of middleware, vendor architectures, distributed applications, the context for integration, service-oriented application integration, multi-enterprise portals, mobile devices, business process integration, Java-based middleware standards, Web services APIs, and emerging standards. Cases of enterprise systems and architectures are analyzed.
MMIS 630 Database Systems (3 credits)
The application of database concepts to management information systems. Design objectives, methods, costs, and benefits associated with the use of a database management system. Tools and techniques for the management of large amounts of data. Database design, performance, and administration. File organization and access methods. The architectures of database systems, data models for database systems (network, hierarchical, relational, and object-oriented model), client-server database applications, distributed databases, and object-oriented databases.
MMIS 640 System Test and Evaluation (3 credits)
An analysis of the verification and validation process. Methods, procedures, and techniques for integration and acceptance testing. Reliability measurement. Goals for testing. Testing in the small and testing in the large. Allocation of testing resources. When to stop testing. Test case design methods. Black box software testing techniques including equivalence partitioning, boundary-value analysis, cause-effect graphing, and error guessing. White box software testing techniques including statement coverage criterion, edge coverage criterion, condition coverage criterion, and path coverage criterion. Test of concurrent and real-time systems.
MMIS 642 Data Warehousing (3 credits)
This course includes the various factors involved in developing data warehouses and data marts: planning, design, implementation, and evaluation; review of vendor data warehouse products; cases involving contemporary implementations in business, government, and industry; techniques for maximizing effectiveness through OLAP and data mining.
MMIS 652 Information Security (3 credits)
Concepts and principles of system and data security. Risk assessment, evaluation of vulnerabilities, policy formation, control and protection methods. Review and evaluation of security models. Issues in physical, system, network, database and application security. Protection methods of encryption, authentication technologies, and access control are used to examine host-based and network-based security issues. Management of security, policy formulation, security personnel and issues of law and legal protection of privacy. System design and network design for security and techniques for combating security breaches.
MMIS 653 Telecommunications and Computer Networking (3 credits)
This course provides a framework for understanding computer network functionality, characteristics, and configurations. Topics include network topologies, protocols, and architectures and emerging trends in network technologies and services. The role of optical technologies in supporting national and international implementations is explored. Strategies for network planning, implementation, management, and security are introduced. Recent advances in standardization, internetworking, and deployment of LANs (local area networks), MANs (metropolitan area networks), and WANs (wide area networks) are introduced.
MMIS 654 Electronic Commerce on the Internet (3 credits)
This course examines the foundation, operation, and implications of the Internet economy. Topics include Internet technologies, online market mechanisms, interactive customers, knowledge-based products, smart physical products and services, pricing in the Internet economy, online auctions and e-marketplaces, digital governance, policies for the Internet economy and an outlook for the new economy. (Cross-listed with MCIS 654)
MMIS 655 Server-Side Development of eCommerce Applications (3 credits)
A variety of web applications such as storefronts, electronic communities, electronic markets, and on-line auction systems are studied. Topics include server-side scripting using a scripting language, introductory systems analysis and design for electronic commerce applications, and web-database integration. Prerequisites: MMIS 630, 656.
MMIS 656 Web Design Technologies (3 credits)
A hands-on introduction to a variety of technologies involved in the design of web sites. Topics include aligning electronic business models with web site design, planning a web site, understanding the principles and elements of effective web site design, using web development and design tools, and evaluating web site effectiveness.
MMIS 660 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
Analysis of requirements for information systems. Elicitation/fact-finding, problem analysis, decomposition, and the requirements document. Concepts, methods, techniques, and tools for systems analysis, modeling and simulation, and prototyping. Structured and object-oriented analysis. Role of the systems analyst in the organization. Gaining user commitment and fulfilling user needs. Concepts, tools, and techniques for systems design. Design principles, quality factors, decomposition of complex systems, and modularization techniques. Design methods such as object-oriented and function-oriented design. Comparison of analysis and design techniques.
MMIS 661 Object-Oriented Applications (3 credits)
Principles and concepts of the object-oriented paradigm and object-oriented programming languages. Notation and techniques for the analysis, design, and implementation of object-oriented systems. Mechanisms for reuse, including composition, inheritance, design patterns, and application frameworks. The use of object-oriented methods in common applications.
MMIS 671 Decision Support Systems (3 credits)
This course examines concepts of decision support in both automated and non-automated environments. The focus is on application of decision theory, analytical modeling, and simulation techniques to solve organizational problems. Group decision support systems, executive information systems, and expert systems are also discussed. Case studies of existing systems are used to reinforce concepts discussed in class. A major component of the course is a project entailing the design, implementation, and evaluation of a decision support system. (Cross-listed with MCIS 671)
MMIS 680 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits)
The dynamics of human-computer interaction (HCI) are examined with a blend of theory and practice pertaining to the study of information systems. Provides a broad and comprehensive overview and offers specific background relating to user-centered approaches in the design and evaluation of information systems applications. Areas to be addressed include the user interface and software design strategies, user experience levels, interaction styles, usability engineering, web site usability, and collaborative systems technology. Students will perform formal interface evaluations and usability tests applied to current information systems technology.
MMIS 681 Multimedia Systems (3 credits)
Introduction to multimedia systems. Definitions of terms and concepts related to multimedia. Trends in the development and the use of multimedia. Tools, techniques, and guidelines facilitating the planning, design, production, and implementation of multimedia products. (Cross-listed with MCIS 681)
MMIS 683 Fundamentals of Security Technologies (3 credits)
This course investigates fundamental assurance technologies that can be applied to interface specifications, architectures, and implementations of information security mechanisms. Principles of testing are discussed and applied to demonstrative and vulnerability testing. The selection of appropriate security applications, security lifecycles, and interoperability issues will also be covered. Prerequisites: MMIS 610, 627.
MMIS 684 Information Security Management (3 credits)
This course will integrate concepts and techniques from management and organizational behavior in order to identify, understand, and propose solutions to the problems of computer security and security administration. Particular focus will be on the role of managers in the security process and the development of effective policies and procedures. Prerequisites: MMIS 620, 621.
MMIS 685 Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics (3 credits)
This course covers the development and need for information security policies, issues regarding privacy, and the application of computer ethics. It also covers legal issues and legislation that impacts the design, implementation, and administration of secure infrastructures. Prerequisite: MMIS 620.
MMIS 686 Information Systems Auditing and Secure Operations (3 credits)
Information security ultimately depends upon correct usage of available security features. This course covers principles and practice related to secure operation of existing information technology. Topics related to security auditing and accountability will also be discussed. Prerequisites: MMIS 620, 621.
MMIS 687 Information Security Project (3 credits)
This project course integrates all of the knowledge accumulated through the previous courses and serves as a capstone for the Concentration in Information Security. The class focuses on best practices demonstrated through case studies and systems assessment. Students may enroll in this class only after completing all of the information security concentration courses. Prerequisites: MMIS 683, 684, 685, and 686.
MMIS 688 Continuing Thesis in Management Information Systems (1.5 credits)
Students who have not completed the thesis by the end of the second thesis registration must register for continuing thesis. This allows the student to receive faculty and administrative advice and support related to the thesis. Prerequisite: Completion of second thesis registration.
MMIS 691 Special Topics in Management Information Systems (3 credits)
This seminar focuses on the professor’s current research interests. Requires consent of course professor and program director.
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