The manager’s role in data processing and his relationships and responsibilities to those outside the data processing activity and to those inside that activity. The importance of his role in the development of business systems is stressed as well as the latest technical concepts. Prerequisite: CIS 351.

462 Computer Information Systems Design Project (3)
Students are provided with the opportunity to function in a more realistic business environment.  This course focuses on the case studies that require students to apply their knowledge acquired in the classroom.  In order to design and develop a project the students will have to use structured systems development methodology which includes systems flow charts, forms design, report specifications, programming, and documentation.  The systems development life cycle (SDLC) will also be used to identify and develop various phases of the project such as feasibility study, structured analysis, design, implementation, and documentation.  Supervising instructors must approve the project before a student can start it.  Approval will be based on its scope, importance in a real-life business situation, and any innovative ideas used in designing it.  In the beginning of the semester the student will get initial instructions to complete the project. Then, every week the student must report his or her progress to the supervising instructor in order to make sure that all the phases of the project are completed in proper order. Comprehensive report with supporting documentation will be submitted by each student for final evaluation.  Presentation about the project must be made by each student to the class before final evaluation.  During presentation each student must demonstrate project design and management skills acquired throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Completion of all CIS courses.

470 Independent Study (3)
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop skills in one or more areas of Computer Information Systems. These areas may include problem solving using systematic approach, systems analysis and design techniques, data communication, decision making techniques, applications development in business environment, programming techniques, database development, and information retrieval. Students will expand the scope of problem-solving from a programming to a systems viewpoint.  Students must select the area of concentration in which further specialization will be done through independent study.  Student’s progress will be monitored by supervising instructor at frequent intervals (depends on the number of specializations) either by oral examination and/or written examinations. Throughout the semester student’s activities will include self‑study, programming, project design, homework, case study, consultations/meetings with Information Technology managers, group discussions, seminars, conferences, and advanced research in the area of specialization. Final evaluation will be based on comprehensive assessment of student’s expertise in the area of specialization.  Supervising instructor may select methods such as final comprehensive exam, programming project, written report, on‑line demonstration, and oral examination for final evaluation.  Prerequisite:  Completion of all CIS courses and superior academic performance in all programming courses, Database Management (CIS 345), Systems Analysis and Design (CIS 351), and Data Communication (CIS 420).

490 Internship (3)
This course provides the student with productive, on-the-job experiences and/or special assignments that help bridge the gap between the academic and business worlds. The student will work in an organization independent of the University. Students doing an internship are required to meet with the supervising instructor at least once per week on campus to discuss their progress. The supervising instructor will closely monitor the progress of an intern and evaluate his or her experience in accordance with the stated objectives. The employer will be asked to complete a monthly performance evaluation form and an overall performance evaluation form. These will be reviewed by the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Juniors and seniors with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or greater, superior academic performance, and approval of outside organization.