Course Requirements
The Enterprise Systems Integration Analyst is responsible for developing solutions that allow integrating Information Technology systems, both internal and external to the organization. Such solutions must be efficient and effective, leveraging standardized technologies, policies and procedures to achieve functional interaction of systems. Enterprise Systems Integration Analysts require exceptional conceptual and communication skills, a broad and deep knowledge of IT systems, and a proactive nature.
Introductory Courses
Introductory course requirements for this concentration should be completed before pursuing advanced courses.
Foundation Courses
Advanced Courses
Major Elective Courses
- Choose 2 courses from the list below:
CDM Open Elective Courses
Students must complete 1 CDM Open Elective Course chosen from either IS concentration courses from any IS concentration or other courses meeting the following rules:
- Any CDM course in the 421-699 range qualifies, with the exception of ANI, DC, TV and VFX courses, which do not qualify.
- The following courses also qualify:
Credit for courses taken outside of CDM will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor.
At least 1 of the Major or Open electives must be 500-level or above.
Capstone
IT 411
SCRIPTING FOR INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS
Introductory scripting for developing interactive web pages. Overview of HTML and CSS. Elementary programming concepts using JavaScript for learning control structures, functions, arrays, and object use. User interface development concepts include event handling and use of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery. Review of web clients, servers and architecture. PREREQUISITE(S): None
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.CSC 401
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
An introduction to programming with a focus on problem solving, structured programming, and algorithm design with a gentle introduction to efficiency. Concepts covered include data types, expressions, variables, assignments, conditional and iterative structures, functions, file input/output, exceptions, namespaces, and recursion. PREREQUISITE(S): None
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 410
DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Development of web-based business solutions using client-side and server-side technologies. Major topics include analysis and design of web projects for a business, web application design patterns, server-side programming, and access to databases. PREREQUISITE(S): CSC 401 or IT 411
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 400
INTRODUCTION TO IS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
This one-credit seminar examines the concepts of information and technology management and career options in this field. Students will assess their own interests and skill requirements for various careers. They will also analyze the impacts of IS trends and emerging technologies on their career choices. All new IS master's students are required to take this seminar as the first course. PREREQUISITE(S): None
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 421
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Course focus is on both traditional and object oriented systems analysis, with an emphasis upon developing competency in a wide range of modeling techniques. Specific topics include: overview of the software development environment and project management; project selection, initiation, and planning; determining requirements; process modeling, including DFDs and use cases; logic modeling, including decision tables, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams; introduction to Entity-Relationship Diagrams. PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Prerequisite Phase
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.CSC 451
DATABASE DESIGN
Requirement analysis, conceptual design, logical design and implementation of relational databases. Emphasis will be on E-R modeling and E-R mapping, along with basic normalization and SQL for database implementation. PREREQUISITE(S): Graduate Standing.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 422
SYSTEM DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE
Course focus is on both traditional and object oriented systems design. Specific topics include: database design, including logical and physical design; Entity-Relationship diagrams, class diagrams, form and report design; interface and dialogue design; design specifications, including structure charts and prototypes; designing for LANs and distributed systems, as well as the Internet; system implementation, including parallel and phased implementation, testing, documentation, and user training; system maintenance, including types of maintenance, controlling and coordinating maintenance requests, and configuration management. Course ends with a multi-week case study applying the principles from both this course and IS 421, Systems Analysis. PREREQUISITE(S): IS 421 and CSC 451
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 424
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE
Introduction to modern infrastructure and the evolving technology environment. Major topics include: computer networks, Internet infrastructure, Web 2.0, Enterprise 2.0, social media and networking, software as a service, content management systems, cloud computing, and portal.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 430
FUNDAMENTALS OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This course concentrates on monitoring, managing and controlling assets and resources on a single IT project. Topics covered are risk management; procurement and contract management; time and cost estimating; controlling and tracking techniques; quality assurance; testing and audit. Students will use common project management software for resource allocation and balancing. NO PREREQUISITES.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 560
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS
An introduction to enterprise systems for data and process integration, including ERP systems. Topics include the requirements of enterprise systems, application architecture, tools, and functionality of leading enterprise systems, life cycle and methodologies for systems integration, selection, and implementation strategies. Also addressed are emerging trends for enterprise systems and relationship among component systems. PREREQUISITE(S): Advanced Standing
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 481
INTERNET SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
This course examines system architectures, technologies, approaches, and infrastructure requirements in the context of supply chain systems. The focus is on the design, development and implementation of systems that facilitate the collaboration of an enterprise with its buyers and suppliers. Topics include development of messaging-based collaboration framework with web services. Students will design and implement a collaborative extranet system component in team projects. PREREQUISITE(S): ECT 310
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 556
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
This is an advanced course on the design and planning of enterprise architecture that enables intra-/multi-enterprise collaboration and interoperability. The emphasis is on the alignment between IT and organizational objectives through the integration of business architectures, data and information architecture, application architecture, technology architecture, interfaces and infrastructure. Topics include: frameworks, tools, and methodologies for enterprise architecture design; data and process modeling, application integration, implementation fundamentals, adaptability to changing organizational needs, and managing costs of implementation. Students will conduct case studies and develop architecture plans. Prerequisites: ECT 424, SE 450 or consent.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 536
ENTERPRISE CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud concepts, architecture, and service management, with particular emphasis upon identifying and analyzing potential business applications of cloud computing. Students will conduct feasibility studies, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a cloud computing platform for specific applications, with particular emphasis upon financial considerations, business benefits, and security risks. Students will develop the ability to evaluate alternatives and effectively argue in favor of their choices within the cloud computing knowledge domain. They will be able to define, apply, and defend the need for standards and best practices. Students will work within a project team following the principles of project management to design, build, and implement cloud applications.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 433
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Survey of security considerations as they apply to information systems analysis and design. Vulnerability assessment. Security audits. Access controls for Internet-based and internal systems. Firewalls. Data protection. Physical access controls. Security policies. Personnel and equipment security. Risk management. Legal requirements and considerations. Privacy. PREREQUISITE(S): NONE.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 480
INTRANETS AND PORTALS
Intranet development methodology. Data warehousing concept and On-Line analytic processing (OLAP) for information management. Enterprise information portals (EIP). Transforming information into knowledge. Major applications involve: decision support, customer applications and content personalization for intranet. Students will conduct case studies and projects. PREREQUISITE(S): ECT 424
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 586
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
An in-depth study of customer relationship management (CRM) technologies and applications. The special focus will be on the application of CRM technologies for managing the customer lifecycle across Internet and offline channels. Topics include customer identification, data integration, personalization technologies, web and email interaction techniques; sales force automation applications; call centers, field service and logistics applications; customer self-service and customer knowledge management technologies. Students will review and compare specific eCRM technologies and develop an Internet customer interaction system to support an eCRM strategy in group project. PREREQUISITE(S): ECT 424
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.ECT 565
MOBILE ENTERPRISE
Mobile enterprise information systems are becoming increasingly complex and consist of existing systems with enabling middleware to achieve end-to-end enterprise mobile solutions. Mobile infrastructure performs content adaptation, data synchronization, bridging corporate and mobile messaging systems and support mobile information portals. The course will discuss web services oriented component architecture and system integration with Adaptive Application Architecture (AAA) with Wireless application gateway (WAG) and Multi-channel Access Gateways (MAG) supporting mobile and wireless access for heterogeneous devices. Such concepts as content distribution, connectivity and security, scalability and load balancing, device management will be discussed. Additional topics include Location-aware applications supporting mobile knowledge workers, business process for value contribution, and investment decisions on mobile technologies. Students will become familiar with mobile enterprise tool suites, mobile messaging delivery platforms, wireless Web portals. Students will be implementing mobile enterprise solution components. PREREQUISITE(S): Completed foundation phase.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 535
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
This course focuses on the application of financial analysis and decision-making approaches to aid information technology investment decisions at the operational, project, tactical and strategic levels. Students will learn how to apply a variety of financial methods -- breakeven analysis, present value analysis, profitability index, and return on investment to various IT investment decisions. The course will also address cost benefit analysis, outsourcing, balanced scorecard, and multi-factor scoring, benchmarking, and IT investment portfolio methods. These techniques will prepare students to manage capital budgets, acquisition of system and application software, hardware, personnel, and professional services at project and system levels as well as enterprise investment portfolio. PREREQUISITE(S): SE 477 or IS 565 or ACCT 500 or IS 430 or PM 430 or ECT 455
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.HCI 406
WEB SITE DESIGN FOR HCI
Web design introduced in a user-centered context. Application of visual design principles and common design patterns for web sites and mobile interfaces. Page markup using HTML and CSS addressing responsive web design, accessibility, and search engine optimization. PREREQUISITE(S): None
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IT 403
STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS
Introduction to univariate data analysis methods. Descriptive statistics and data visualization methods. Overview of sampling techniques for data collection, and introduction to statistical inference methods for decision making including simple linear regression, estimation procedures using confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. PREREQUISITE(S): None
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.IS 577
INFORMATION SYSTEMS POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
This capstone course emphasizes the planning and management of information technologies and related resources at the corporate level. Topics covered include assessment of information technologies, tracking emerging technologies and trends, managing portfolio resources and matching them to business needs, technology transfer, end-user computing, outsourcing, theoretical models, strategic applications and strategic IT planning. Students are encouraged to take this course toward the end of their study. PREREQUISTE(S):Ten or more CDM MS level courses.
Prerequisites:
CDM graduate students in the Preqrequisite Phase are restricted from registering for this class.