Management Information Systems

Name	Title	Credits	School
MIST 501	Management Information Systems	1.5	School of Management
This course provides an introduction to information technology and application software. It also introduces students to how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in decision making at all managerial levels.
MIST 610	Enterprise Resource Planning Systems	1.5	School of Management
This course provides an overview of modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in use today. It introduces students to how information is used in ERP systems of organizations and how information technology enables ERP systems to support decision making at all managerial levels. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MIST 501 or a waiver
MIST 620	Security Risks Analysis & Management	3	School of Management
This course covers the concepts of security risk analysis and management, and its application for the business to mitigate risks. It includes a set of analytical tools utilizing technology for quantifying risk and, the costs and benefits of mitigation methods. The application of technological solutions such as Information Technology (IT) controls to various business cases will also be discussed.
MIST 723	Advanced Enterprise Resource Planning	3	School of Management
An introduction to enterprise-wide database management systems, focusing design and implementation in the business environment. Oracle will be used for course assignments and projects, which allow students to obtain hands-on experience in designing and implementing an integrated enterprise database application in various ERP modules for the real-world organization. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MIST 610
MIST 725	Database Systems	3	School of Management
This course focuses on the general concepts and methodologies in database management systems (DBMS) and various fundamental tools for data science. Topics covered in this course include relational database and SQL language, Python programming language, and business analytics basics.
MIST 731	Management of Information Systems	3	School of Management
Examines how information technology (IT) enables organizations to conduct business in the modern networked economy in more effective ways. Introduces the use of information systems through which a business can achieve competitive advantage. Provides an overview of contemporary information systems technology management. Discusses today's challenges from the point of view of the managers and knowledge workers who are grappling with them. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MIST 610
MIST 732	Information Security Management	3	School of Management
Reviews the current security issues in terms of technical, managerial, and legal aspects in a gamut of information systems. Prevention and administration techniques for securing computers and networks will be discussed in terms of theory and practice. In this course we present a set of analytical tools for quantifying risk and the costs and benefits of mitigation methods. The feasibility of technical solutions as applied to various cases will also be present. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MIST 610
MIST 747	Blockchain and Cryptocurrency	3	School of Management
This course will introduce students to the technological innovations of blockchain as well as of its use cases in the financial sector, allowing them to identify how financial services can be improved with new approaches. The course will put a strong emphasis on the blockchain protocol and its application because of its disruptive potential for all industries, not just finance. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: FINC610 and/ Python Programming
MIST 765	Current Topics in Management Information Systems	3	School of Management
Coverage includes technological alignment to business, business impact, changes related to management, organization and business processes. Relevant topics also included social media & networking, cloud computing, mobile commerce, cyber-security, information security & governance, and other emerging areas in management information systems. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MIST 610