COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (CISQA)
Fred Davis, Department Chair
204 B.A. Building
575-4500
*UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR TAYLOR (P.H.) PROFESSORS CRONAN, DAVIS,DOUGLAS,
GLORFELD, JONES (T.W.)
* ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HARDGRAVE
* ASSISTANT PROFESSORS ALOYSIUS, CHANEY, O'LEARY-KELLY (S), RENWICK, RIEMENSCHNEIDER
* INSTRUCTORS ALGUIRE, BROWN, HORNE, VAN ES, WOODS.
The curriculum in computer information systems and quantitative analysis is designed to meet the needs of both the nonspecialists and specialist in techniques of quantitative methods, computer information, and statistical analysis. For students pursuing a different major, the curriculum offers particular topics within information systems and other quantitative areas to supplement the major.
The CISQA major divides into two computer information systems concentrations and one quantitative analysis concentration. Students electing a CISQA major can, in consultation with the departmental adviser, intermingle courses in the concentrations to best serve the student's career objectives. Those planning to engage in computer information as a career immediately after college should elect a computer information systems concentration, while those contemplating other career plans might consider the quantitative analysis and business statistics concentration.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Concentration I: Computer Information System
Complete the requirements for a
B.S.B.A. degree
CSCI 1023/1021L Programming I ? (recom'd)
General Education Electives 9
Total General Education 63
Walton College of Business Administration Core Requirements
Course Requirements in the Concentration
CISQ 2263, COBOL Implementation of MIS.
CISQ 3293, System Analysis & Design
CISQ 3393, Microcomputer Bus Apps
CISQ 4363, Bus Appl Sys Development
CISQ 4283, Centralized Data Systems
Select any three hours from the following:
CISQ 3283, Advanced COBOL
CISQ 3353, Decision Support Systems
CISQ 3373, End User Computing
CISQ 4253, Bus Systems Simulation
CISQ 4333 Object Oriented Seminar
CISQ 3533, Developing Multimedia App.
Junior/Senior electives within Walton 6
College of Business Administration
(Only 3 hours are permitted within major field of CISQ)
Total Walton College of Business 60
Administration Requirements 60
Free Electives 3
Total Degree Requirements 126
Concentration II:
Computer Information Systems with Area Emphasis
Complete the requirements for a B.S.B.A. degree
Total General Education 63
Walton College of Business 33
Administration Core Requirements
Course Requirements in the Concentration
CISQ 2263, COBOL Implementation of MIS
CISQ 3293, System Analysis & Design
CISQ 4283, Centralized Data Systems
CISQ 3393, Microcomputer Business Apps or
CISQ 4363, Bus Apps Sys Development
Area Emphasis - Accounting:
ACCT 3533 Accounting Technology
ACCT 3613 Managerial Uses of Acct. Inf.
ACCT 3721L Fin. Acct. Computer Lab
ACCT 3723 Fin. Reporting Analysis
ACCT 4673, Prod. Proj. & Service Cost
Junior/Senior electives within Walton 2
College of Business Administration
(Cannot be accounting course)
Total Walton College of Business 63
Administration Requirements
Total Degree Requirements 126
Concentration III: Quantitative Analysis
Complete the requirements for a B.S.B.A. degree as listed on page 181
Total General Education 63
Walton College of Business Administration Core Requirements
Additional Core Course Requirements in the
Concentration
CISQ 3133, Statistical Analysis
CISQ 3413, Quant Managerial Meth I
Select any nine hours from the following:
CISQ 3283, Advanced COBOL
CISQ 3353, Decision Support Systems
CISQ 4253, Bus Systems Simulation
CISQ 4333, Object-Oriented Seminar
CISQ 4423, Quant Managerial Meth II
ECON 4733,Quant Economic Analysis
ECON 4743, Intro to Econometrics
STAT 4033, Nonparametric Stat Meth
Junior/Senior electives within Walton 12
College of Business Administration
(Only 6 hours are permitted within major field of CISQ)
Total Walton College of Business 60
Administration Requirements
Free Electives 3
Total Degree Requirements 126
Recommended Program in Concentration I:
Computer Information Systems
Freshman Year
First Semester
3 ENGL 1013, Composition I
3 MATH 2053, Finite Mathematics
3 COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Comm
1 CISQ 1121L, Intro to Computer Information Systems Lab
6 University core
16 semester hours
Second Semester
3 ENGL 1023, Composition II
3 MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus
2 CISQ 2232, Business Info. Systems
8 University core
16 semester hours
Sophomore Year
First Semester
3 ACCT 2013, Intro to Accounting Info. I
3 BLAW 2013, Legal Environment of Business
3 ECON 2013, Principles of Macroeconomics
3 CISQ 2263, COBOL Implementation of MIS
3 University core
15 semester hours
Second Semester
3 ACCT 2023, Intro to Accounting Info. II
3 ECON 2023, Principles of Microeconomics
7 University core
13 semester hours
Junior Year
First Semester
3 CISQ 3293, System Analysis & Design
3 CISQ 3283, Advanced COBOL
3 CISQ 3333, Info Systems Mgmt
3 MGMT 3563,Mgmt Concepts/ Orgn Behav
3 MKTT 3433, Principles of Marketing
15 semester hours
Second Semester
3 FINN 3043, Fin Mgmt Theory/Practice
3 CISQ 3603, Production & Ops Mgmt
6 University core
3 Junior/senior economics elective
2 Free electives
17 semester hours
Senior Year
First Semester
3 CISQ 4283, Centralized Data Systems
3 CISQ elective
3 Junior/senior business elective
6 General education electives
1 Free elective
16 semester hours
Second Semester
3 CISQ 4363, Bus Apps System Development
3 CISQ elective
3 MGMT 4833, Strategic Management
3 Junior/senior business elective
3 General education elective
15 semester hours
Recommended Program in Concentration II:
Computer Information Systems With Area Emphasis
Freshman Year
First Semester
3 ENGL 1013, Composition I
3 MATH 2053, Finite Mathematics
3 COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Comm
1 CISQ 1121L, Intro to Computer Information Systems Lab
6 University core
16 semester hours
Second Semester
3 ENGL 1023, Composition II
3 MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus
10 University core
16 semester hours
Sophomore Year
First Semester
3 ACCT 2013, Intro to Accounting Info I
3 BLAW 2013, Legal Environment of Business
3 ECON 2013, Principles of Macroeconomics
2 CISQ 2232, Business Info. Systems
4 University core
15 semester hours
Second Semester
3 ACCT 2023, Intro to Accounting Info. II
3 ECON 2023, Principles of Microeconomics
3 CISQ 2013, Business Statistics
3 CISQ 2263, COBOL Implementation of MIS
3 University core
15 semester hours
Junior Year
First Semester
3 CISQ 3293, System Analysis & Design
3 CISQ 3283, Advanced COBOL
3 CISQ 3333, Info Systems Mgmt
3 ACCT 3533, Acct. Technology
3 University core
15 semester hours
Second Semester
3 ACCT 3613, Mgrl. Uses of Acct. Info.
3 FINN 3043, Fin Mgmt Theory/Practice
3 CISQ 3603, Production & Ops Mgmt
3 MKTT 3433, Principles of Marketing
3 MGMT 3563, Mgmt Concepts/Orgn Behav
2 General education elective
17 semester hours
Senior Year
First Semester
1 ACCT 3721L, Fin. Acct. Computer Lab
3 CISQ 4283, Centralized Data Systems
3 ACCT 3723, Fin. Reporting & Analysis
3 Junior/senior economics elective
7 General education electives
17 semester hours
Second Semester
3 CISQ 3393, Micro. Bus. Apps. or CISQ 4363, Bus. DP System Development
3 ACCT 4673, Prod. Proj. & Serv. Cost
3 MGMT 4833, Strategic Management
3 Junior/senior business elective
4 General education electives
16 semester hours
Recommended Program in Concentration III: Quantitative Analysis
(Follow freshman/sophomore sequence on page 181.)
Junior Year
First Semester
3 CISQ 3133, Statistical Analysis
3 CISQ 3333, Info Systems Mgmt
3 MGMT 3563, Mgmt Concepts/Orgn Behav
3 MKTT 3433, Principles of Marketing
3 General Education elective
1 Free elective
16 semester hours
Second Semester
3 CISQ 3413, Quant. Managerial Methods
3 CISQ 3603, Production & Ops Mgmt
3 FINN 3043, Fin Mgmt Theory/Practice
3 Junior/senior economics elective
3 Junior/senior business elective
2 Free elective
17 semester hours
Senior Year
First Semester
6 Quantitative Analysis electives
3 Junior/senior business elective
6 General education electives
15 semester hours
Second Semester
3 Quantitative Analysis elective
3 MGMT 4833, Strategic Management
6 Junior/senior business elective
4 General education elective 16 semester hours
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (CISQ) COURSES
CISQ1121L Introduction to Computer Information System Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Applications of microcomputer systems to information management and analysis utilized in decision making. Extensive hands-on familiarization with text processing, spreadsheets, data base, and analytic models emphasizing the integration of these methodologies in the central business disciplines. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
CISQ2013 Business Statistics (FA, SP, SU) Analyses and interpretations of data for business purposes. Includes measures of central tendency and dispersion, test of hypotheses, correlation, regression and inference. Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 2043. Prerequisite: MATH 2053.
CISQ2232 Business Information Systems (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to business management information systems with emphasis on systems concepts in data processing, management information, decision support, and expert systems used in the management decision making process. Also includes fundamental concepts and computer terminology for both large and small computer systems, concepts of programming and software, and the effects of these systems on business and society. Prerequisite: CISQ 1121L and (MATH 1203 or higher or MATH ACT score 25 or above or MATH SAT score 580 or above).
CISQ2263 COBOL Implementation of Management Information Systems (FA, SP, SU) Application of Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) to business data processing and implementation of management information systems. Extensive use of computer systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232.
Enrollment in junior/senior business courses is contingent upon completion of all course prerequisites.
The followng courses are not open to business students until they have completed all Pre-business requirements.
CISQ3133 Statistical Analysis (FA, SP) Intermediate statistical inference for business decision making and research in business. Includes probability theory, tests of hypotheses, sampling and experimental design, multiple regression and non-parametric statistical methods. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013.
CISQ3253 Buisness Data Communication (FA) This course is designed to equip the student with the analytical models for organizing data communciations and networking requirements as well as the functionality of currently available technology to meet those requirements. The student learns data communications analysis and design from a buisness-oriented prespective.
CISQ3283 Advanced COBOL and Production Application Systems (FA, SP) COBOL features; subroutines, 3-level tables, interactive programs, internals; production libraries; procedures, load modules, linkage and chaining, utilities; production jobs; multistep, conditional execution, restarts, recovery; file technology: direct, VSAM, data base access; maintenance; requirements, skills, tools, and nature of the work. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263.
CISQ3293 Systems Analysis and Design (FA, SP, SU) Practice and application of one structured analysis methodology; development of structured analysis specification; exposure to other methodologies; quality assurance and walkthroughs; survey of real systems and their components. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232.
CISQ3333 Information Systems Management (FA, SP, SU) Management information systems concepts and characteristics are presented. Emphasis on the determination of decision information requirements for strategic programs and operating management levels. Examples of marketing, personnel, financial systems are used. Decision models, computer graphics, database management, decision support, and expert systems as they relate to MIS and business applications are incorporated. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232.
CISQ3353 Decision Support Systems (FA, SP) An analysis of information systems to support the business decision making process. A study of decision support systems including qualitative-based systems utilizing databases and information systems. Expert systems, executive information systems, and other systems that support management decisions are studied. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333.
CISQ3373 End User Computing (FA, SP, SU) A computer applications course providing the tools necessary for manipulating, sharing, and presenting data to support business decision making. Topical coverage includes multiple applications linking, presentation graphics, data analysis, interoffice communications, and group decision support systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333.
CISQ3393 Microcomputer Business Applications (FA) Study of microcomputer and small system applications to business. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232.
CISQ3413 Quantitative Managerial Methods I (SP) Practical applications of mathematical models for managerial decisions. Basis of optimization decisions; linear and integer programming; transportation, inventory, other methods. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013.
CISQ3533 Developing Multimedia Applications (FA, SP) (Formerly OFSM 3533) Designed for students to learn and use the major technology features of multimedia including data, audio, and video. Focuses on using an authoring system to develop business applications such as training, product promotion, reference, information kiosks, and desktop presentations. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333.
CISQ3603 Production and Operations Management (FA, SP, SU) Provides a broad conceptual framework for the management of production and operations processes in organizations. views total operations within the environmental context and emphasizes quantitative tools for problem identification, analysis of alternatives, quality and the decision making process, enabling organizations to achieve their goals. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013 and CISQ 2232 and ECON 2023.
CISQ4243 Current Topics in Computer Information (FA, SP, SU) Intensive investigation of selected developments in computer information systems hardware, software, and organization having current impact on computer information systems design and application. Offering an extension of lower-level CIS courses through individual student research and faculty team-teaching of advanced topics. Topical selection made with each course offering. Prerequisite: CISQ 3283 and CISQ 3393.
CISQ4253 Business Systems Simulation (SP) System simulation techniques; their applications to business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333.
CISQ4283 Centralized Data Systems (FA, SP) Introduces student to centralized information system design and implementation for business applications. Indepth study of logical systems modeling; physical file management; and software requirements. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 and CISQ 3293.
CISQ4333 Object-Oriented Technologies Seminar (SP) Provides the student with theory and application of information systems development utilizing object-oriented (OO) technology. Topics include: object-oriented--analysis, design, data modeling, database management systems, and programming. Prerequisite: CISQ 3293.
CISQ4363 Business Application System Development (FA, SP) Review of fundamentals of application processing systems design and development, implementation of such a system by class. Prerequisite: CISQ 3393 and CISQ 4283.
CISQ4373 Object-Oriented Programming for Business Applications (FA) This course covers object-oriented programming concepts and illustrates them via and appropriate object-oriented programming language. Students will be exposed to the design of software objects, creation of software objects, and the use of objects in constructing an information system. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 or (CSCI 1023 and CSCI 1021L).
CISQ4423 Quantitative Managerial Methods II (IR) Further topics in linear and integer programming; introduction to nonlinear and dynamic programming; problems in queueing techniques. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013.
CISQ450V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP) Permits students on individual basis to explore selected topics in data processing and/or Quantitative Analysis.
The following courses are restricted to students with graduate standing and require the consent of the instructor.
CISQ5103 Business Statistics (FA, SP) Analysis, summarization, and interpretation of data for use in managerial decision making. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, test of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 2043 and MATH 2053.
CISQ5203 Statistics and Quantitative Analysis (FA) Statistical analysis at intermediate level; lectures and problems develop understanding of statistical methods and provide illustrative situations for applying those methods. Includes analysis of variance and multiple regression. Prerequisite: CISQ 3033.
CISQ5303 Applications of Decision Theory (FA, SP, SU) Develops appreciation of role of general decision theory and qualitative methods in facilitating managerial decisions. Prerequisite: CISQ 5103.
CISQ5333 Operations Management (IR) Functions and quantitative techniques involved in the operating areas of a business. An enterprise is viewed as integrated system to demonstrate interrelation of functions and use of feedback, control; current research and special problems supplement text. (Same as MGMT 5333) Prerequisite: CISQ 5103.
CISQ5413 Decision Analytics (IR) Development and application of quantitative methods to the managerial and business decision processes. Topics include linear, integer, and goal programming and sensitivity analysis; nonlinear optimizations, network models, inventory models, queueing models, simulation, heuristics, and decision theory; computer solutions; related literature. Prerequisite: CISQ 5303 and MATH 2043.
CISQ5423 Seminar in Systems Development (IR) Advanced study of structured systems development. Emphasis on strategies and techniques of structured analysis and structured design for producing logical systems specifications and for deriving physical systems designs. Coverage of methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development of information systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 5713.
CISQ5443 Marketing Methods (IR)
CISQ5503 Decision Support Systems (FA) An analysis of the highest level of information support which serves the manager-user. A study of systems providing quantitative-based information derived from one or more databases within and/or external to the organization and used to aid upper-level management in the decision making process. The evaluation and application of tools in problem solving and decision making. Prerequisite: CISQ 5713.
CISQ5613 Business Applications of Nonparametric Techniques (SP) Consideration of business and economic research related to sampling and experimental design, testing of hypothesis, and using nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: CISQ 5203 or equivalent.
CISQ5623 Statistical Analysis (SP) Applications of statistical techniques and analysis of business and economic research. For students in business and economics without regard to fields of specialization. Prerequisite: CISQ 5203 and CISQ 5713.
CISQ5713 Seminar in Telecommunications (SU) General telecommunications characteristics and capabilities relative to business applications, networking, electronic commerce, consideration of IT management, security, and ethics. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333.
CISQ5723 Computer Methods in Research (SU) Applications of computers to business and industrial research. Numerical problem-solving techniques, statistical computational techniques and packages, accessing of government and private standard data bases. Prerequisite: CISQ 5623.
CISQ5733 Advanced Business System Modeling (IR) Analysis and modeling of business systems using simulation techniques. Modeling of business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: CISQ 5723.
CISQ5833 Data Management Systems (IR) Investigation and application of advanced database concepts include database administration, database technology, selection and acquisition of database management systems. Data modeling and system development in a database environment. Prerequisite: CISQ 5713.
CISQ5943 Management of Information Technology Seminar (SP) Presented in a way that allows you to play an active role in the design, use, and management of information technology. Using IT to transform the organization, as competitive strategy, and creating new realtionship with other firms is included. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5833. Prerequisite: CISQ 5423.
CISQ6001 Research Seminar in DSS (IR) An examination of research topics in decision support systems (DSS). Emphasis on understanding and conducting DSS research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5503.
CISQ6011 Graduate Colloquium (FA, SP) Presentation and critique of research papers and proposals.
CISQ6021 Research Seminar in Systems Development (IR) An examination of research topics in system development. Emphasis on understanding and conducting systems development research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5423.
CISQ6031 Research Seminar in Data Management (IR) An examination of research topics in data management. Emphasis on understanding and conducting data management research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5833.
CISQ6103 Seminar in Management Information Systems (IR) Focuses on the relationship between an information system and the organization it supports. Topics include system theory, information system resources, types of information systems, and characteristics of the managerial activities that involve information systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 5723.
CISQ6113 Seminar in Computer Information Systems (IR) Provides the student with information in current CIS technological topics. Topics include end-user computing and development, advanced generation languages, artificial intelligence, human factors, small business computing, data center management, distributed data processing and communications, and technology. Prerequisite: CISQ 5723.
CISQ6123 Seminar in Computer Information Systems Research (IR) This directed special problems seminar provides a forum to study research in CIS. In addition, students design and develop plans of research in light of current topics and methodology. Research topics in CIS. Prerequisite: CISQ 5423 and CISQ 5503 and CISQ 5833 and CISQ 6113.
CISQ636V Special Problems (1-6) (IR) Independent reading and research under supervision of senior staff member.
CISQ6423 Seminar in Causal Marketing (FA, SP, SU) Exposure to use of casual modeling in current marketing research; particular emphasis given to confirmatory factors analysis and covariance structure modeling and their applications in construct measurement and hypothesis testing. (Same as MKTT 6423)
CISQ700V Doctoral Dissertations (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.