Core Classes

• Advanced Database Management MSIS 5643 takes the student from relational database theory to the implementation and practice of today’s global databases in an e-commerce environment.
• Advanced Information Technology for e-Commerce MSIS 5133 examines the strong convergence of technologies that underlie e-commerce systems with those that form the basis of enterprise information systems in general.
• Advanced Systems Development MSIS 5653 covers theory and applications for business development from an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Enterprise Resource Planning MSIS 5123 represents one of the most important business technologies today and offer seamless, integrated, real-time company information. They are based upon horizontal business processes that cut across the traditional business functions of marketing, finance, accounting, and manufacturing. This core class allows the student to implement selected processes through an ERP software system, which we have implemented as a result of a partnership with a leading ERP company.
• Practicum in Business Information Systems MSIS 5900 provides the student with the practical experience so necessary to complete the theoretical knowledge and technical training they receive in other classes in the curriculum.
• Professional Development for Technologists MSIS 5600 focuses on career and professional development for technology students. A blend of guest speakers, projects and exercises to enhance executive communications skills development and prepare students for advanced business careers. .
• Information Assurance Management TCOM 5223 is a broad investigation of the elements of information assurance and security with an emphasis on the management impact to corporations and businesses engaged in the information services and e-commerce. Students should come away from the course with the ability to advise management on the risks and mitigation for all types of threats to information and privacy..

Options

• Business Intelligence, Tools and Management MSIS 5633 is a three credit hour course focused on developing an understanding of the role of computer based information systems in direct support of managerial decision making (nowadays commonly referred to as business intelligence).
• Data Base Marketing MKTG 5983 is a three credit hour course and is defined as an information-driven process managed by database technology that enables managers to develop, test, implement, measure and adopts customized marketing programs and strategies. This course covers the mechanisms to manage data (such as data cleansing, missing value imputation), techniques for converting data to information (such as data exploration, summarization and visualization), tools to analyze data (statistical tools such as Multiple regression, ANOVA, Logistic regression, etc.), and frameworks/models to develop customer-focused strategies for boosting profitability (such as RFM, customer LTV etc.).
• Information Systems Project Management MSIS 5033 covers the important multi-faceted dimensions of directing and leading information systems projects. Topics will include behavioral, strategic, technical and quantitative issues faced by information system project teams.
• Strategic Digital Business Management MBA 5550 is a two credit hour course only available on the OSU-Tulsa campus during the summer semester. The course examines how to manage an e-commerce company in a fast-paced market where customers are demanding and competitors are working hard to take away your business.
• Creating Customer Value using Digital Marketing MBA 5550 is a one credit hour course only available on the OSU-Tulsa campus during the fall semester. The course examines how existing businesses have successfully employed digital options to craft a superior and unique business model compared to its competitors.

• Business Intelligence, Tools and Management MSIS 5633 is a three credit hour course focused on developing an understanding of the role of computer based information systems in direct support of managerial decision making (nowadays commonly referred to as business intelligence).
• Data Base Marketing MKTG 5983 is a three credit hour course and is defined as an information-driven process managed by database technology that enables managers to develop, test, implement, measure and adopts customized marketing programs and strategies. This course covers the mechanisms to manage data (such as data cleansing, missing value imputation), techniques for converting data to information (such as data exploration, summarization and visualization), tools to analyze data (statistical tools such as Multiple regression, ANOVA, Logistic regression, etc.), and frameworks/models to develop customer-focused strategies for boosting profitability (such as RFM, customer LTV etc.).
• Data Mining and CRM Applications MKTG 5963 focus on learning how to use various data mining tools such as neural networks, decision trees, classification and prediction algorithms etc. in the context of most common applications in business – sales, marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM).

• Applied Information Systems Security TCOM 5233 explores various technical aspects of managing security, protecting information technology assets, attacking and guarding against attacks, and failures in various types of information systems.
• IT Forensics TCOM 5243 Procedures for identification, preservation, and extraction of electronic evidence. Auditing and investigation of network and host system intrusions, analysis and documentation of information gathered, and preparation of expert testimonial evidence. Forensic tools and resources for system administrators and information system security officers. Ethics, law, policy, and standards concerning digital evidence.
• IT Risk Management TCOM 5253 examines factors of risk analysis in information technology and how management can plan to achieve an acceptable level of risk in the face of corporations desiring to open up their networks still further to partners, customers and mobile workers.

Electives