Computer Information Systems (CIST)

This course discusses how organizations can use information systems strategically to reengineer business processes. Topics covered include theories, principals and business cases about a variety of business applications supporting different organizational levels and functions.

Prerequisite: MIST 411 or equivalent. Topics include fundamentals of network security, security threats and vulnerabilities, viruses, cryptography, digital signatures, and key certification and management. In addition, this course covers areas such as access control, authentication, intrusion detection, firewalls and virtual private networks. Wireless and mobile network security is covered in detail.

Prerequisite: Topic dependent. Selected topics that reflect faculty specialization or program needs. Topics may include simulation techniques, parallel processing, and artificial intelligence. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

This is an individual study under faculty direction on a topic of relevance to the Computer Information Systems concentration.

Prerequisites: Permission of internship director and Associate Dean for Faculty. Internships offer students opportunities to experience various fields of employment while working with a variety of organizations on important and challenging projects. These experiences augment classroom learning while allowing on-the-job training. Interested students should contact the Associate Dean for Faculty for additional internship information.