| IFSM 370 |
Telecommunications in Information Systems (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 300. An introduction to telecommunication infrastructure. The goal is toplan, analyze, and design a secure telecommunication infrastructurethat meets business needs and protects information assets.Topics include cybersecurity, data communication protocols andstandards, networks, and trends in telecommunications. Studentsmay receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 370, CMSC 370, CSIA 302, IFSM 370, or IFSM 450. |
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52046 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Kwiatkowski, Karen U |
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| IFSM 380 |
Managing and Leading in Information Technology (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 201 or IFSM 300. A foundation in leadership skills for the fast-paced information technology environment. The goal is to expand interpersonal communication skills, think critically, solve problems, and apply basic management principles to complete tasks effectively. Topics include effective communication in customer facing and managerial environments, critical thinking and problem solving, time management, and the application of leadership and management concepts in the workplace of today and tomorrow. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 380 or IFSM 250. |
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51156 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Beach, Linda M |
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| IFSM 432 |
Business Continuity Planning (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 311. An analysis of the requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery planning related to mission critical business information systems. The goal is to assess the risk to continuity of business processes, develop a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan according to industry standards and best practices, and develop a test plan. Topics include risk assessment and organizational requirements for maintaining systems. A group project is designed to produce and validate a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 432 or IFSM 498N. |
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52047 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Drazba, Margie A |
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| IFSM 438 |
Information Systems Project Management (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 300 or CSIA 350. A practical application of project management principles and procedures. The objective is to manage and control IT projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and within resource constraints and to manage high-performing project teams to implement IT solutions. Topics include the development, control, and execution of plans to manage information systems projects as part of a team and the use of Microsoft Project to develop project schedules and related components. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 438 or TMGT 430. |
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50299 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Tomaka, Paul J. |
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| IFSM 438 |
Information Systems Project Management (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 300 or CSIA 350. A practical application of project management principles and procedures. The objective is to manage and control IT projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and within resource constraints and to manage high-performing project teams to implement IT solutions. Topics include the development, control, and execution of plans to manage information systems projects as part of a team and the use of Microsoft Project to develop project schedules and related components. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 438 or TMGT 430. |
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50746 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6381 |
Faculty: Rowley, Garrett Austin |
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| IFSM 438 |
Information Systems Project Management (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 300 or CSIA 350. A practical application of project management principles and procedures. The objective is to manage and control IT projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and within resource constraints and to manage high-performing project teams to implement IT solutions. Topics include the development, control, and execution of plans to manage information systems projects as part of a team and the use of Microsoft Project to develop project schedules and related components. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 438 or TMGT 430. |
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51735 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Belak, Michael James |
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| IFSM 438 |
Information Systems Project Management (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 300 or CSIA 350. A practical application of project management principles and procedures. The objective is to manage and control IT projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and within resource constraints and to manage high-performing project teams to implement IT solutions. Topics include the development, control, and execution of plans to manage information systems projects as part of a team and the use of Microsoft Project to develop project schedules and related components. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 438 or TMGT 430. |
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54549 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6981 |
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| IFSM 441 |
Agile Project Management (3) |
Prerequisite: IFSM 438. An advanced study of agile project management methods for software development. The objective is to apply agile practices to better manage projects characterized by complexity and uncertainty with responsiveness and adaptability and to consider alternative approaches to managing projects by matching the approach to the characteristics of a project. Topics include estimation techniques; the scrum (software development) process, i.e., inspect, adapt, and improve; and dealing with organizational impediments to adoption. |
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50513 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Kennedy, Matthew R |
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| IFSM 461 |
Systems Analysis and Design (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 311 and either IFSM 330 or CMIS 320. A project-driven study of tools and techniques for translating business requirements into operational systems. The goal is to plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by applying enterprise architecture and enterprise governance principles and practices. Topics include processes and system development life-cycle methodologies, data modeling methods, and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 436, IFSM 460, or IFSM 461. |
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50300 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Cohen, Mark A |
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| IFSM 461 |
Systems Analysis and Design (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 311 and either IFSM 330 or CMIS 320. A project-driven study of tools and techniques for translating business requirements into operational systems. The goal is to plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by applying enterprise architecture and enterprise governance principles and practices. Topics include processes and system development life-cycle methodologies, data modeling methods, and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 436, IFSM 460, or IFSM 461. |
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54374 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6381 |
Faculty: Lloyd, Timothy |
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| IFSM 461 |
Systems Analysis and Design (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 311 and either IFSM 330 or CMIS 320. A project-driven study of tools and techniques for translating business requirements into operational systems. The goal is to plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by applying enterprise architecture and enterprise governance principles and practices. Topics include processes and system development life-cycle methodologies, data modeling methods, and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 436, IFSM 460, or IFSM 461. |
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52048 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Hammoud, Wissam A |
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| IFSM 486B |
Workplace Learning in Management Information Systems (6) |
Prerequisites: 9 credits in the discipline and prior program approval (requirements detailed online at www.umgc.edu/wkpl). The integration of discipline-specific knowledge with new experiences in the work environment. Tasks include completing a series of academic assignments that parallel work experiences. |
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54520 |
08 May 2024-13 Aug 2024 |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Olsen, Kristina R |
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| IFSM 495 |
Management Information Systems Capstone (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 438 and IFSM 461. A practical application of the knowledge and experience gained from previous study in management information systems. The aim is to demonstrate a mastery of management information systems concepts. Emerging issues and trends in management information systems are considered. |
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50534 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: McKenzie, Ross A |
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| IFSM 495 |
Management Information Systems Capstone (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 438 and IFSM 461. A practical application of the knowledge and experience gained from previous study in management information systems. The aim is to demonstrate a mastery of management information systems concepts. Emerging issues and trends in management information systems are considered. |
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50961 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Section: 6381 |
Faculty: Sartain, Stephen P |
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| IFSM 495 |
Management Information Systems Capstone (3) |
Prerequisites: IFSM 438 and IFSM 461. A practical application of the knowledge and experience gained from previous study in management information systems. The aim is to demonstrate a mastery of management information systems concepts. Emerging issues and trends in management information systems are considered. |
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52049 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Faculty: Carmichael, Don A |
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