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Student Check Sheet - System Development Student Check Sheet - Data Communications Student Check Sheet - Software Development/Quality Option
Information
Systems Specialization
The program of study in Information Systems is designed to provide the student with the background to perform the functions necessary in business information processing and management. In addition, the student can acquire sufficient managerial knowledge so that he or she will be able to assume supervisory responsibilities in an information systems environment. Students in this curriculum should follow the common curriculum for lower division and upper division in the School of Business (except for INFO 2300).
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Information Systems majors should complete INFO 2300 Cobol during
their sophomore year.
The professional core
for the Data Communications Option is based on courses covering
various aspects of data communications, including Network Systems,
Internet Programming, and Network Systems Administration. In
addition, all students will participate in a data communication
application project.
After completion of
core course work, students will be provided with professional
development activities designed to maximize their involvement with
the data communication profession. Professional development
subjects that are designed to improve the students' professional
communication skills, competence for and commitment to lifelong
learning, as well as to develop an appreciation for the ethical,
professional, and legal responsibilities of practitioners are
incorporated throughout the program.
The professional core
for the Software Management Option is based on a foundation of
programming in languages specifically selected for their support
of software development and management principles. This foundation
is followed by a number of courses covering various aspects of
software development and management techniques including basic
concepts and a wide range of software development analysis and
design paradigms.
After completion of
core course work, students will be placed in an internship program
designed to maximize their involvement with the software
management profession. All students will participate in software
development and a management application project. Technical study
will be complemented by professional development subjects that are
designed to improve the students' professional communication
skills, competence for and commitment to lifelong learning, as
well as to develop an appreciation for the ethical, professional,
and legal responsibilities of practitioners.
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