Business Communication and Information Systems

Schneider Social Science 404F
715-836-4320
www.uwec.edu/bcom and www.uwec.edu/is

Business Communication

Business Communication (BCOM) is the study of written, oral, and visual communication in the workplace. It is a field of study in its own right, but it is also an important field of study for anyone in any business discipline. Students have two pathways for studying BCOM: the comprehensive business communication major (no minor required) and the Advanced Business Communication Certificate (12 credits).

BCOM graduates are prepared for a variety of internships and career opportunities as an internal communication specialist, communications manager, writer, editor, social media specialist, and related jobs. BCOM students study a range of business communication topics, including writing common business documents, leading teams and facilitating their work, communicating visually, and using current technologies that enable a multimodal approach to effective communication in the workplace. In conjunction with other business courses in information systems, finance, economics, accounting, management, and marketing, the courses in the BCOM major position graduates well to be assets in a range of positions in many organizations.

Business Writing (BCOM 206) and Business Presentations (BCOM 207) are part of the BUSCORE. Students must earn a C or above in BCOM 206 and BCOM 207 to meet College of Business degree requirements. Students who do not earn at least a C in BCOM 206 must repeat the course until they earn a C or better. Students who do not earn at least a C in BCOM 207 must repeat the course until they earn a C or better.

Information Systems

Information Systems (IS) is the study of the development, management, and application of computer information systems by businesses.

IS graduates have a wide variety of excellent career prospects. Systems/business/data analyst, web services developer, application software developer, project manager, digital network manager, risk assurance professional, and database administrator are just a few of the prestigious and well-paid positions available.

The IS program is housed in the College of Business, allowing IS graduates to obtain a broad background in business concepts. This allows them to develop expertise in bridging the gap between business professionals and computer technologists. IS graduates develop important business knowledge and skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving, as well as technical knowledge and skills such as systems analysis and design, computer programming, database management, network management, and Web development.

Students can pursue one of three different IS programs: a comprehensive major (62 credits, no minor required), a minor (25 credits), and a certificate (12 credits).

Business Administration

The standard major in Business Administration is offered through the Business Communication and Information Systems Department. Because the standard major in Business Administration requires a minor certificate, it is an option for those students interested in the flexibility of a major/minor or major/certificate program of study, particularly for those offered outside the College of Business. Many of the minors and certificates offered within the College of Business do not satisfy university academic concentration requirements when paired with the Business Administration major, and some minors (Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Management, Operations/Supply Chain Management, all of the Marketing minors, and the Business Administration minor) may not be paired as a secondary program with the Business Administration major. Please see the list of approved double major and major/minor combinations in the College of Business.

Student Organizations

The department supports the student organization Leadership & Technology. Membership is open to all students interested in the study of information systems. The department also supports Collegiate DECA, which is open to any student on campus with an interest in developing their business knowledge and professional skills.

Scholarships

Refer to the College of Business website for an up-to-date listing of Business Communication and Information Systems scholarships, or contact the department chair, Schneider 400F.

Paula Lentz, Chair

Business Administration

Rebecca Rouse

Business Communication

Bridget Kurtenbach
Marcy Leasum Orwig
Nici Ploeger-Lyons
Heather Rothbauer-Wanish
Jane Strong

Information Systems

Ezgi Akar
Sarbottam Bhagat
Liqiang Chen
Anthony Keys
Jean Pratt
Mark Staloch

Majors

Minors

Certificates

Business Administration (BSAD)

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BSAD 100 Introduction to the World of Business (1 cr)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after BSAD 101.

• Credit cannot be counted toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

An introduction to the business organization, and the roles and functions performed by those who work within the business.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 105 Essentials of Accounting (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after ACCT 201 or ACCT 202.

• Credit cannot be counted toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course teaches students how to interpret basic financial statements. Students learn the parts of annual reports issued by companies, the differences between balance sheets and income statements, and basic accounting terminology.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 110 Business Leadership Institute (1-2 crs)

Prerequisite: New Freshmen Only

This course helps students develop the knowledge and competencies necessary to reach their educational potential. Topics include leadership, teamwork, goal setting, time management, communication skills (interpersonal, oral, and written), social responsibility, globalization, and diversity.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 115 Essentials of Human Resource Management (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after MGMT 349.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course examines policies and practices relating to recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, reward systems, and employee relations. This course is for non-business students seeking a business elective or the business administration certificate.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 120 Essentials of Personal Finance (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after FIN 135.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course teaches how to manage your finances. You learn how to track spending, set up a budget, avoid hidden costs in transactions, and invest. You learn personal finance terminology used in the financial press.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 125 Essentials of Marketing (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after MKTG 330.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of marketing. Students learn the role of product, price, promotion, and distribution in the marketing process and explore how marketing impacts their chosen field.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 130 Essentials of Management (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after MGMT 340.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course explores basic managerial functions such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Topics include the application of management principles to include aspect of authority, departmentalization, line and staff relations, and comparative management.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 135 Essentials of Business Communication (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after both BCOM 206 and BCOM 207.

• Credit cannot be earned toward College of Business major or minor programs.

This course introduces students to the basics of business communication. Students learn to determine the most effective means to communicate the plan, revise, and polish communication for business.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 140 Essentials of Information Systems (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after IS 240.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course offers a focus on personal information systems to enhance your productivity in today's digital environment. It emphasizes computer use, tool integration, and support of business processes.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 145 Essentials of Business Law (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after BLAW 305 or BLAW 306.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course examines the business legal environment, including sources of law and forms of business ownership. You will learn basic principles of agency, contract law, warranty and commercial paper.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 150 Essentials of Investing (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after FIN 320.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course teaches the basics of financial investments. You will learn to identify investments and when and how much to invest. Topics include real estate, financial instruments, and insurance annuities. You will learn basic investment terminology.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 155 Essentials of Leadership (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit cannot be earned if taken after MGMT 300 OR MGMT 340.

• Credit cannot be earned toward any College of Business major or minor programs.

This course will examine how "good" leadership has evolved, delve into theories that describe the process of leadership, and explore the various roles 21st century leaders must embrace to be effective.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 180 Foundations for Success in Business (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Open to declared College of Business major, COB Undecided, or Business Pre-Professional students with fewer than 45 credits.

Introduction to business and the integration of functional areas within business. Individual and group work investigating foundations of business success. Introduction to College of Business learning goals of teamwork, communication, and problem solving.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 191 Special Topics (1-3 crs)

Selected topics of special interest to students and faculty, not normally covered in regular classes.

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits

BSAD 202 Business Statistics (3 crs)

Probability and statistics applied to business problems; frequency and probability distributions, mean and variance, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 300 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace (1 cr)

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits

Develops the awareness and sensitivity of students to issues of race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities in the workplace.

Attributes: Cultural Diversity 1 cr.

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 395 Directed Studies (1-4 crs)

Consent: Department Consent Required

BSAD 398 Internship Program I (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: ECON 103, 104, ACCT 201 OR ACCT 202, IS 240. Minimum junior standing

Consent: Department Consent Required

• Acceptance in Internship Program. See description under College of Business. A maximum of three credits of BSAD 398, MGMT 398, and MKTG 398 may be applied to the 120-credit graduation requirement. Students must have the service-learning option approved prior to starting the Internship.

Students will participate in work experiences related to their area of interest.

Attributes: LE-I1 Integration, Service-Learning Optional, Internship, Special Course Fee Required

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits

BSAD 399 Independent Study Projects (1-4 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

Repeat: Course may be repeated

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-4

BSAD 491 Selected Topics in Business (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.

Consent: Instructor Consent Required

Small groups will study topics selected because of a special interest on the part of students or faculty.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 495 Directed Projects (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Internship experiences in business situations relevant to student's major field of study; under supervision of faculty member.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

BSAD 498 Internship Program II (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

• Acceptance in Internship Program. See description under College of Business. Additive credit only. May not be applied to the 120-credit graduation requirement. Students must have the service-learning option approved prior to starting the Internship.

Students will participate in work experiences related to their area of interest.

Attributes: LE-I1 Integration, Service-Learning Optional, Internship, Special Course Fee Required

Repeat: Course may be repeated

BSAD 499 Independent Study Projects (1-4 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

BSAD 702 Statistical Analysis Foundation (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Limited to MBA students.

• Not for MBA degree credit

Emphasis placed on applied business statistics. Discussion focuses on probability, frequency and probability distributions, mean and variance, normal, chi-square, t and F distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, nonparametric statistics, and analysis of variance.

Attributes: Higher Cost Per Credit

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BSAD 797 Independent Study (1-3 crs)

Consent: Department Consent Required

Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Business Communication (BCOM)

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BCOM 205 Business English and Document Editing (2 crs)

Professional written communication must be clear and credible. This introductory course is designed for students who are interested in writing in business settings. The course will include instruction in standard Business English (i.e., spelling, grammar, mechanics, and punctuation); proofreading and editing techniques for business documents; use of style guides; and business document formatting. Through class exercises, individual writing assignments, tutorials, and teamwork, students will improve writing and editing skills to produce more focused, polished, and effective business documents.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 206 Business Writing (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing.

• Students who earn less than a C in BCOM 206 must repeat the course until they earn a C to meet the College of Business communication requirement.

Learn to write emails, memos, letters, reports, and employment documents. Adapt messages to existing and emerging technologies. Analyze audiences and use effective techniques to communicate using standard grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and document format.

Attributes: LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 207 Business Presentations (2 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing.

• Students who earn less than C in BCOM 207 must repeat the course to meet the College of Business communication requirement.

Students will learn to communicate professionally in meetings, roundtables, project teams, and individual presentations using appropriate psychology, sensitivity, and technology.

Attributes: LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 208 Technology for Business Communication (2 crs)

•Formerly offered as BCOM 308.

Apply current and emerging technologies and applications in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business communication in an organization. Discuss theoretical and practical aspects of business communication technologies to select, use, manage, and problem solve using a range of technologies to process, convey, and present information in business contexts.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 306 Advanced Business Writing (2 crs)

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BCOM 206

Further develop your writing skills by creating formal business reports, news releases, instructions, and brochures. Explore writing for print vs. electronic environments.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 307 Advanced Business Presentations (2 crs)

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BCOM 207

Theory and practice in making presentations in a variety of professional settings using a variety of support media. Student presentations are evaluated.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 309 Communicating in Workplace Relationships (2 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206 and BCOM 207 with C or better; minimum junior standing

This course is designed to enhance students' understanding of the multiple workplace relationships employees may experience in their organization and to develop the business communication skillset necessary to navigate these relationships. Particular emphasis is placed on experiential learning to improve students’ ability to communicate successfully in workplace relationships. Students will author a business communication case study and lead peers through a discussion of the case, conduct informational interviews with full-time working adults on their experiences in workplace relationships and provide an analysis of those experiences, use articles to generate recommendations on how to communicate competently in workplace relationships, and develop and facilitate a training workshop designed to improve some aspect of workplace relationships.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 310 Theoretical Approaches to Business Communication (2 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206 and BCOM 207, each with C or better

Students explore theoretical lenses and common methodologies for analyzing contemporary business communication genres. Particular focus is on the application of theoretical approaches and frameworks commonly used in the rhetorical tradition to critique an organization's messaging and create effective business messages.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 317 Administrative Management (3 crs)

The role of the first-line supervisor in the organization is examined. Units with projects covering planning tools, employee selection, orientation and training, office productivity, and job analysis are covered.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 399 Independent Study - Juniors (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing. Resident and total GPA 2.75.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

BCOM 401 Data Visualization for Business Communication (2 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206 and BCOM 207, each with a C or better.

Data-driven organizations seek business professionals who can expertly communicate information. This course draws from best practices and research in business communication, graphic design, information literacy, cognitive science, and visual communication to prepare students to effectively incorporate data visualizations in their business communication efforts. Conceptual knowledge and practical application will enable students to grow in their data literacy.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 405 Advanced Business Communication (2 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206 and BCOM 207 with C or better. BCOM 306 and BCOM 307; or concurrent enrollment in both BCOM 306 and BCOM 307 with BCOM 405.

An in-depth application of business communication skills. As internal communication specialists, students work in teams to prepare, organize, and deliver business communication training seminars. The course format is an applied business communication context.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering, Capstone Course

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BCOM 490 Internship in Business Communication (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206, 207 with C or better; Minimum junior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

• Additional BCOM course work is recommended.

Students gain on-the-job experience in business communication in a supervised professional setting.

Attributes: LE-I1 Integration, Special Course Fee Required

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

BCOM 491 Selected Topics in Business Communication (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206, 207 with C or better; Minimum junior standing.

Selected topics in business communication chosen because of a special interest on the part of students or faculty.

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

BCOM 495 Directed Studies (1-3 crs)

• Permission of department chair for each new topic.

Permits a student or group of students to pursue a defined problem in an intensive way under the direction of departmental faculty members.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Repeat: Course may be repeated

Grading Basis: No Auditors

BCOM 499 Independent Study - Seniors (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing. Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

Information Systems (IS)

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IS 220 Service-Learning in Information Systems (1 cr)

Consent: Instructor Consent Required

• No credit toward IS major.

Provides opportunity to obtain practical experience in analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. All assignments must be completed within one calendar year (preferably one semester). Assignments outstanding longer than one year will be graded unsatisfactory.

Attributes: Service-Learning, Full 30 Hours

Grading Basis: S/U Only Grade Basis

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 0

Lab/Studio Hours: 2

IS 240 Information Systems in Business (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.

• This course requires access to a laptop computer which can be brought to class when required. Please see the COB laptop requirement: https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-business/laptop-requirement/.

A study of information systems in business to include management decision support systems, concepts of systems analysis and design, and information processing. Students will learn to use and apply various software programs as productivity tools.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 304 Fundamentals of Business Programming (3 crs)

Fundamental skills and knowledge for programming business applications including interface design, writing documentation, and using debugging tools. Procedural programming structures and design considerations and interface object use are presented in a state-of-the-art integrated development environment.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 307 Introduction to Business Analytics (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or department consent. No credit if taken after IS 290.

An introduction to structured data and the relational model. An introduction to querying of structured data, it's extraction and simple analyses in a spreadsheet environment.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 308 Business Analytics Programming (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or department consent.

Covers fundamentals of programming needed to write scripts to extract, analyze and present data in a business intelligence setting. No previous programming experience is necessary. Provides a foundation for all business analytics courses in the College of Business.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 310 Business Process Modeling (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 240

Introduces concept of business processes. Major business processes are described along with their interactions with each other. Flow diagrams and other representations of processes are introduced. Process innovation, improvement and documentation are addressed.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 314 Advanced Business Programming (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 304, 307.

Develops object-oriented programming skills at the intermediate level. Develops techniques of data access, input, output, and processing in a business environment using programming tools. Utilizes beginning SQL programming techniques and a state-of-the-art integrated development environment.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 324 System Development Methodologies (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 304, IS 310

This course covers systems development methodologies in use by the Information Systems profession. Sequencing, activities and process characteristics are examined for each methodology. Appropriate tools to support each methodology are introduced and used. A decision framework for the selection of an appropriate methodology will be used.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 344 Database Management Systems (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 307

Study of physical and logical design and structure of relational databases; Advanced SQL; hands-on experience with enterprise database management software. Introduction to storage and manipulation of semi-structured and unstructured data.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 345 Networking with Client Operating Systems (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 240.

Study of enterprise networking from a client operating system perspective. Theory and practice of topics such as networking models, domains, Active Directory, domain client, desktop/user profiles, resource sharing, authentication, and network security.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 365 Information Assurance (3 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206, IS 345. Minimum junior standing.

Conceptual frameworks for information assurance: asset valuation, security threats, risk assessment, policy development, policy implementation, controls, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery. Communication and analytical skills are enhanced through a case-based approach.

Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 375 Server-based Networking & Security (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 345

Study of theory and practice of enterprise networking from a server operating system perspective. Topics include domain creation, Active Directory management and delegation, scripting, security policies, roaming profiles, access permissions, and security auditing.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 391 Selected Topics in Information Systems (1-3 crs)

• Admission to College of Business not required. Available to non-business students.

Selected topics in information systems. Small groups will study topics selected because of a special interest in them on the part of students or faculty.

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 399 Independent Study - Juniors (1-3 crs)

Consent: Department Consent Required

• Enrollment form available in IS department office.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

IS 420 Internship in Information Systems (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Limited to IS majors.

Consent: Department Consent Required

• IS 310, IS 344, and IS 345 are recommended prior to enrollment in this course. Internship enrollment form available in IS department office.

Coordinated on-the-job business experience in information systems. Gives students an opportunity to participate actively in daily business activities related to the IS major.

Attributes: LE-I1 Integration, Internship, Special Course Fee Required

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits

IS 455 Project Management (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 304 and IS 310. Minimum junior standing.

Focus on information systems projects: methodology selection, initiating, planning, executing, control and closing. Issues of time, scope, cost, quality and risk are investigated. Writing and software development skills are enhanced.

Attributes: Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 460 Seminar in Information Systems (3 crs)

Prerequisite: BCOM 206, IS 344, and IS 345. Limited to IS majors.

In-depth study of current IS topics and discussion of current IS issues and trends. Includes integrated communication component and team-based information systems development project.

Attributes: Capstone Course, Special Course Fee Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 480 Advanced Business Analytics (3 crs)

Prerequisite: IS 344

The course introduces students to an array of sophisticated techniques related to business data analytics and data mining. Students will learn how to use analytical approaches to meet business needs using diverse datasets. Topics include big data, data transformation, classification, prediction, association, clustering, and performance evaluation. Practical application of these techniques in the business arena will be enabled through student experiences with appropriate software. The course is designed to provide advanced experiences in theory and practice that can be enhanced when the student moves into the workforce.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 491 Selected Topics (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

Selected topics in information systems. Small groups will study topics selected because of a special interest in them on the part of students or faculty.

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

IS 495 Directed Studies (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Limited to IS majors. Minimum junior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Internship-type experiences in business situations relevant to the student's major field of study, under supervision of a faculty member.

IS 499 Independent Study - Seniors (1-3 crs)

Consent: Department Consent Required

• Enrollment form available in IS department office.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

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