Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to information technology and information systems concepts. Students learn the importance of modern information technologies in the workplace. The course covers technology resources of the digital age, such as computer software, hardware, communication, database and telecommunication systems. Students also learn to increase productivity through the integration and use of productivity software applications, such spreadsheets, presentation software and databases. In addition, students learn the fundamental concepts of database design and relational database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft access.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM-120; STATs 240 or 250; Math 130, 134, 161, or 165

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate business students to fundamental quantitative methods of using data to make informed management decisions. Topics covered include: decision modeling, decision analysis, regression, forecasting, optimization, and simulation, as it applies to the study and analysis of business problems for decision support in finance, marketing, service, and manufacturing operations. Practical business cases and examples drawn from finance, marketing, operations management, and other management areas are used to provide students with a perspective on how management science is used in practice. The implementation of management science tools has been facilitated by the intensive use of Excel spreadsheet models.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

Suggested prerequisite: ISOM 120.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsoft's Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, informationarchitecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, nevigation and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involoving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 212 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization and trust.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

SOM 120 OR ISOM 120 OR ISOM 212

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This first course in Internet application development equips students with the principles, methodology and skills required to define, develop and deploy a fully functional dynamic web application. Students will learn how to customize the content, appearance, and delivery of their website using industry-standard web development tools. Class discussion will focus on web development issues for organizations as well as the role played by development tools such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, and scripting. Each class will include hands-on lab work. A term project will be used to wrap the course content together.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

Take MGT-317 and junior status

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides students with exposure to the business analysis models and techniques generally applicable to common business problems. Using the case study method, the course will emphasize analytical models including forecasting, optimization and simulation within the context of team-based work. Students will understand the process of Business Analysis (BA), the role of assumptions and elicitation, the critical value of "hard" analytical skills as the foundation of BA as well as the importance of interpretation, communication and implementation to the effective use of BA.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

ISOM 120 AND ENG 102 and at least 45 completed credits

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course examines the rise of information-enabled enterprises and the role of information technologies/information systems (IT/IS) and e-commerce as key enablers of businesses and social changes globally. The effective application of IT/IS to support strategic planning, managerial control, operations and business process integration in the digital economy is covered. The course also examines the IT/IS related issues of ethics, privacy, piracy and security in the information society.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 310

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course covers the concepts, techniques and tools useful for the analysis and design of business information systems. Topics include: the system development cycle, modeling, prototyping and project management. Additionally, the course focuses upon using Object Oriented analysis and design techniques including the UML. The course emphasizes the analysis of business operations as well as the interaction between information systems professionals and end-users. A term project applying these concepts and techniques is required.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 120 OR SOM 120

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course develops problem solving and basic programming skills through a variety of business application assignments. The course introduces fundamental control and data structures using the VB (Visual Basic) programming language. Students learn about the concepts of structured programming, object-oriented/ event-driven programming without being exposed to the advanced principles of object-oriented programming. The course builds skills in the areas of programming logic, Visual Basic Application (VBA), interactive Windows applications, and Macro application programming. Testing and debugging techniques and the writing of well-structured code are also emphasized.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mobile app technology and design concepts. Students learn the how to design and put in marketplace the mobile app. The course covers technology resources of the standard Microsoft mobile and location technology, such as Visual Studio, .Net, WCF, Cloud (Azure) and Location (BingMap} systems. Students will learn how to increase user experience and globalization, such as multi language presentation and mobile database management systems and their integration. Also learn how to how to publish it in windows, Apple and Android markets from your design.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

MGT 101, and ISOM 201, Junior Standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

In this course, students are introduced to the operating component of a service/manufacturing organization where inputs such as raw material, labor, or other resources are transformed into finished services and/or goods. The following OM areas: strategic and tactical issues, product planning and process design, technology management, quality management, capacity, location, and layout planning, inventory management, forecasting and work force management issues are addressed through class discussions, readings and cases. Quantitative models, analytical tools and case studies are used to analyze problems that the business manager would face in both a local and global setting.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 & junior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course examines the role of information systems and e-commerce in global business competition. It considers the technological, cultural, economic, social and legal issues in the development of cross-border information systems for business or social developments. Readings and cases will be used to examine current issues, as well as opportunities and challenges. Prerequisites: ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 May also be taken concurrently.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 310 or 423, Junior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Students are introduced to the basics of information security & privacy including the legal and ethical issues. Common types of computer attacks and counter-attacks are addressed. Security technologies such as biometrics, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and cryptography systems will be analyzed and several labs done on the same to connect theory to practice. Best practices for planning and auditing security and privacy will also be covered. Pre-requisites: ISOM 310 or ISOM 423.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 310, Junior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Project management is a critical competence to business performance in contemporary organizations. This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management, which are applicable to the development of products, services, and information systems. Topics will include project life cycles, project management tools, project process management, and project management practices. Relevant quality management concepts and tools will also be discussed.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 314, or other computer programming course

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) and development using the Java programming language. It covers the basics of OOP including class hierarchies, inheritance, objects, streams, constructors, and GUI components. The course also covers the design, development, and deployment of applets, web applications, and applications that are not deployed via the Internet. Several programming projects, which strengthen the understanding of object based and event driven programming, are required. By the end of the course, students will possess a strong working competency in object oriented programming using Java.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 310 OR ACCT 321

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides an understanding of the role of information and databases in systems and their role as an organizational resource. Students learn to design databases using normalization and entity-relationship diagrams, develop data models and to build applications with database management systems (i.e., Microsoft Access and SQL). Techniques are examined and applied to business problems through exercises and projects. The course's cornerstone is a group project involving the implementation of a DBMS-based system which supports a realistic business application and the development of a companion user's manual.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 313, ISOM 314, ISOM 423, and Senior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course is the capstone for IS majors and is designed to assist students in further developing their project management and hands-on programming skills. It emphasizes the management principles that apply to technology development along with practical skills required to develop systems to solve real world problems using the latest available technologies. Students have the opportunity to learn system design and project management concepts, and then apply these principles to projects in the business community. For this reason, the course challenges students to bring together all the computer, information systems and management skills they have acquired to produce a final, capstone project, which is presented to their clients and peers. The goal of the course is to give students experience in working with real users and state-of-the-art software tools such as Cold Fusion to prepare them for the jobs that await them in industry.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 310, Junior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides students with a conceptual, as well as, a mechanical understanding of enterprise integration and enterprise software, business process reengineering and strategies for maximizing benefits from enterprise systems. It also examines some of the complex organizational changes and issues including implementation challenge; risks, costs, and benefits; learning and knowledge management. Hands-on lab projects on the ERP System (provided by SAP) will be utilized to reinforce the student's understanding of important enterprise systems and business process concepts.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 201, ISOM 310, and ISOM 423 is recommended, Junior standing

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides an understanding of the business potential of data warehousing; how to build and maintain data warehouses, and how to use data warehouses for business advantage and as a source for business intelligence. Business intelligence refers to the use of IT tools to analyze complex information about an organization and its competitors for use in business planning and decision-making. In building data warehouses, students will learn the inter-relationships between operation and decision support systems and the extraction and filtering process used to produce a high quality data warehouse. Data mining concepts and the use of data mining tools and methods for decision-making and for producing business intelligence is presented. Additionally, the concept of building dashboards and other visualization will be covered.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 310,one upper level ISOM course, & instructor's consent

Course Credits

1.00- 3.00

Description

Independent study allows students to expand their classroom experience by completing research in an area of interest not already covered by Suffolk courses. The student designs a unique project and finds a full-time faculty member with expertise in that topic who agrees to sponsor it and provide feedback as the proposal is refined. A well designed and executed research project broadens and/or deepens learning in a major or minor area of study and may also enhance a student s marketability to potential future employers. Students cannot register for an Independent Study until a full proposal is approved by the faculty sponsor, department chair, and academic dean. Many Independent study proposals require revisions before approval is granted; even with revisions independent study approval is NOT guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal in enough time to register for a different course if the proposal is not accepted. For complete instructions, see the SBS Independent/Directed Study Agreement and Proposal form available online.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 310;One upper level ISOM course;JR standing;instructor's consent;ISOM GPA of 3.0 & Cum GPA of 2.5

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Provides work experience for junior and senior IS majors, which allows the student to bridge the gap between education and practice. This course can be used to satisfy all or part of 150 hours of approved professional computer information systems experience requirement. It cannot be used as an IS major elective but can be used as a free elective. Prerequisites: ISOM 310 and one additional ISOM course, permission of the instructor and department chair, minimum ISOM GPA of 3.0, and minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

Prerequisites dependent on topic.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

An in-depth analysis of timely and special issues in information systems or operations management. Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled. Prerequisites are dependent on specific topic.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

Junior standing; Instructor's Consent

Course Credits

0.00

Description

IS majors are required to have at least 150 hours of approved professional information systems experience in order to graduate. This experience may be acquired through an internship, part-time or full-time employment, or cooperative education through the Career Services Offices. One or more positions may be used. IS majors must register for ISOM 560 during or after the semester in which they will complete the required hours. ISOM department chair or the faculty in charge must approve a written report from the student's employer. More information on ISOM 560 can be found on the departmental website at http://www.suffolk.edu/isom. This is a non-credit, pass/fail course.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

Griffin Fellows Honors Students Only; GPA of 3.2

Course Credits

3.00

Description

OPEN TO GRIFFIN FELLOWS AND HONOR STUDENTS ONLY GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

ISOM 120;STATS 240 or 250; MATH 130,134,161 or 165;Griffin Fellows and Honor Students only;GPA of 3.2;

Course Credits

3.00

Description

OPEN TO GRIFFIN FELLOWS AND HONOR STUDENTS ONLY GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

ISOM 120 and ENG 102; JR standing; Honors class; GPA 3.2

Course Credits

3.00

Description

OPEN TO GRIFFIN FELLOWS AND HONOR STUDENTS ONLY GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

MGT 101 and ISOM 201 (formerly MGT 201), Junior Standing Honors section, GPA of 3.2 or higher

Course Credits

3.00

Description

OPEN TO GRIFFIN FELLOWS AND HONOR STUDENTS ONLY GPA of 3.2 or above required.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring