CIS 74900 Systems Analysis and Design
3 hours; 3 credits
Examination of the various tools, techniques, processes, and issues related to the analysis and design of organizational information systems. This course follows the traditional systems development Life cycle and covers such techniques as entity/ relationship (E/R) data modeling, data flow diagrams, normalized file design, and project management. Hands-on experience is provided using computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) technology. A group project develops an enterprise feasibility study, a working system prototype, and an overall systems development plan for a business or nonprofit organizational problem.
CIS 82100 Research Methods I: Quantitative Research in Information Systems
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course focuses on designing, evaluating, and understanding quantitative methods and methodologies for information systems research. Its major objective is to enable students to design information systems experiments and surveys and to produce publishable papers. Students will work in teams on an original research project and will be expected to submit a research paper to an information systems journal or conference.
CIS 82200 Research Methods II: Qualitative Research in Information Systems
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course helps develop knowledge and skills in the application and use of qualitative research methods as they relate to information systems (IS). The course provides a survey of the methodological literature on qualitative research methods paired with appropriate article-length exemplars in the IS domain. Methodologies studied include case study, ethnography, content analysis, and protocol analysis. Students acquire skills in developing a research strategy, understanding and using a grounded theory approach, triangulating methods for strengthening research findings, and supporting methodological choices. The course enables students to identify qualitative research methods prevalent in IS research; formulate research design, data analysis, and evaluation techniques for research; and evaluate qualitative research of others in the IS area.
Prerequisite: MGT 847 or equivalent
CIS 84000 Selected Topics in Information Systems
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course will highlight and study in depth a specific area of information systems. Possible areas are advanced database systems research, artificial intelligence and expert systems, electronic markets, financial information systems, international issues in information systems, multimedia systems, and emerging technologies. This course may be taken more than once for credit.
Prerequisite: MGT 847 or equivalent
CIS 86000 Seminar in Information Systems Research
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This research seminar will investigate current research into the behavioral, sociological, and organizational issues in information systems. The work of major information systems researchers and research groups will be studied in depth, especially the current and up-and-coming areas of information systems research. Students will be expected to prepare oral presentations and to submit a finished paper to an information systems journal or conference.
Prerequisite: MGT 847 or equivalent
