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This course provides an introduction to programming concepts within an object-oriented environment. Effective user interface design and programming structures (sequence, decisions, and repetition) will be emphasized through the use of an object-oriented programming language. Students will learn to apply problem solving techniques as they develop business applications. Prerequisite: BCIS 1301.

This course provides students with various principles, methods, guidelines, and techniques useful in the analysis and design of information systems in business organizations. In doing so, we recognize that most all information systems projects, have  a “life cycle” that generally consists of the four basic stages of planning, analysis, design, and implementation. Emphasis will be placed on both the traditional approaches to these stages as well as more recent advances in the field that take an object-oriented approach to systems analysis and design through the Uniform Modeling Language (UML). Prerequisite: BCIS 2330.

This course addresses topics in telecommunications, computer networks, and systems architecture, as well as information systems security. Specific areas of discussion are network models, network hardware and software, network management, and current trends in networking. Additional areas of discussion may include physical security, social engineering, cyber security, threat/risk analysis and business continuity. Students will prepare to take the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam. Registration for the certification exam is required. Prerequisite: BCIS 3325. Course Fee.

This course provides students with an understanding of relational databases. Fundamental database concepts will be covered including keys and related terminology, normalization techniques, basic SQL, data modeling, relational designs and database administration issues such as backup/recovery and security. Prerequisite: BCIS 1301. Lab Fee.

&nbsp;This course requires students to apply IS project management principles and techniques in a software project setting. Students will also apply systems development techniques while completing a comprehensive project pertinent to their area of study. Project concepts will be discussed with, and approved by, the instructor before commencing the project. Student will prepare to take CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam. Registration for the certification exam is required.&nbsp;Prerequisite: BCIS 3325 (waived for BBA MMIT majors) and senior standing. Lab fee. Course fee.<div>&nbsp;</div>

This course is an introduction to the Project Management discipline from the management perspective. It is based on the foundations of the Project Management Institute and allows students to apply the knowledge learned from other management courses. Areas covered include communication, team management, leadership skills and evaluation of projects. Technology covered include scheduling and reading within Microsoft Project. Prerequisite: BMGT 3310