Research Methods - EBM502

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course outlines and analyzes information gathering and assessment, which drives proper control of resources and performance, critical prerequisites for business success. Students will learn methods for planning, data analysis, and communication of results in applied business research. Students will utilize these skills in a team research project on a regional organization. Specifically, students will learn about the scientific methods, research/design requirements and objectives. Course work will involve qualitative, quantitative, and case studies; performance metrics; design procedures and control; sources of error and bias. In addition evaluation tools and formal validation methods will be discussed.

Project Management - EBM680

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

The course will try to focus on effective organization of projects, track costs and time expenditures, manage quality and risk, evaluate human resources requirements and overcome potential obstacles. Whether managing an office move, implementing a new accounting system or launching a special program initiative, this course will provide the crucial skills for success.

Information Systems in Organizations - ISM500

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

To introduce the field of Information Systems and the study of how people and organizations should use information technologies effectively. The students examine the major areas in the field, analyzing the major issues, trends and problems and survey the role of information systems in organizations and how they relate to organizational objectives and organizational structure. Basic concepts such as the systems point of view, the organization of a system, the nature of information and information flows, as well as how people process information and related cognitive concepts are discussed in detail. Various types of information system applications are also examined.

Information Management Analysis and Design - ISM510

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course covers a wide variety of systems oriented approaches to solving complex problems. Illustrative examples are chosen from a wide variety of applications. Mathematical tools are only introduced to the extent necessary to understand the technique and its application to the problem. Topic areas include probabilistic and decision theory models, simulation, morphological analysis, cluster analysis, structural modeling, and dynamic system models. The role for the computer in applying these techniques to complex problems will be discussed. The student will be exposed to some of the fundamental controversies concerning the appropriateness or validity of systems approaches to human problem solving.

Information System Evaluation - ISM520

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: ISM500

This course introduces the theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to evaluate information systems within the context of the user and organizational environment. Topics include qualitative techniques such as protocol analysis and interviews; quantitative techniques such as sample surveys and controlled experiment; cost-benefit analysis, and analyses of data gathered by these approaches by methods such as regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. Emphasis is placed on the application of these approaches to improve functionality, interface, and acceptance of information systems in organizations.

Decision Systems Technology - ISM530

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: ISM500

A broad overview of decision making and the systems that are designed to support the process is presented in addition to the management process, computer support for management, the technology of management, decision technology system types, including artificial intelligence, decision support systems, executive and geographic information systems, and idea processing systems, system architectures, system integration considerations, system design and development methodologies, system performance measurement and evaluation, management of decision technology systems, organizational and user issues.

Independent Project in Information Systems Management - ISM540

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

In this class, the student will work individually with the faculty member on a mutually agreed project that will give the student an opportunity to understand the full lifecycle of an IT project.

Wireless Telecommunications - CIS520

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will concentrate on developing a fundamental understanding of International Wireless Networks. Both Fixed and Mobile systems will be addressed from a practical design and implementation point of view. This course will consider propagation effects for outdoor and indoor systems, modulation technologies, data encoding, antenna design, Cellular layout and the design of personal communications devices. Particular emphasis will be placed on new Low Earth Orbit (LEOs) Satellites and other technologies emphasizing wireless communications.

Digital Communications - CIS530

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will concentrate on Digital Communications techniques as utilized in present and future systems. An emphasis will be placed on Analog to Digital conversions, digital sampling techniques, digital modulation and transmission, multiplexing and coding techniques. The use of the Laplace, Z transforms and discrete-time systems will be covered. Power Spectral Density analysis coherent and non-coherent modulation will be important topics. Realization of digital Transmission techniques and medium as well as spread spectrum will be covered. Satellite communications and multiple access techniques are also important topics.

Signal Processing - CIS540

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will emphasize topics involved with Digital Signal processing. Topics will include digital sampling and filtering techniques. The use of Laplace and Z transforms will be covered. Other topics will include discrete-time systems, frequency analysis, and design of digital filters. Additional topics covered are discrete and fast Fourier transform, Power Spectral estimation and adaptive filters. An emphasis will be placed on designing digital filters for communications processing.

Wireless/Fixed Hybrid Networks - CIS550

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will emphasize the design and implementation of Wireless/Fixed Networks needed to deliver wireless access to customers. Topics covered will include: Cellular interfaces to wireline Networks, access to the Internet, Network Management, transmission systems and Internet protocols. The designing of networks including traffic analysis, handoffs and multiplexing of US, European, Asian and Canada systems will be considered.

Satellite Communications - CIS560

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: CIS530, CIS540

The topics included in this course consider the latest Digital communications techniques as related to Satellites. The design, fabrication and launching techniques will be considered. Topics including weight, power and on board payload design will be included. Propagation effects and path calculations will be discussed. The consideration of TDMA/CDMA multiplexing for Networks and performance are important topics. Bit error performance for various modulation techniques and Network Management as well as synchronization will be considered. Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems will be covered.

Fiber Optic Communications - CIS570

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: CIS530

The theory and practical implementation of Fiber Optic systems will be addressed. Topics related to electromagnetic transmission over fiber will be considered. The design and fabrication of fiber strands will be explored. Implementation of Wide band systems using Fiber will be addressed. Wave Division Multiplexing and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) as well as Sonet will be addressed. Designs using single and multimode systems will be included.

Data Networking - CIS580

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: CIS530 and CIS540

The topics in this course include: data communications, data Link control, data encoding, Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols (TCP/IP) and Security related to the Internet. Communications Architecture considering the seven layer protocol system will be addressed. Other topics will be: Circuit and Packet Switching, Frame Relay and Asynchronous Transfer (ATM). Network Management using SNMP will be covered. Understanding of the design and implementation of the Internet will be emphasized.

Voice Over IP - CIS585

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will discuss transmission of Voice over a Packet Switched Network; The students is this course will deal with typical VoIP network scenarios such as campus and multi-site private networks. Communications Protocols for VoIP such as RTP and RTCP will be discussed in detail. In addition, topics such as security and quality issues will also be discussed.

Broadband Networking - CIS590

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will emphasize Telecommunications techniques need to communicate at very wide bandwidths. Topics will include transmission and modulation techniques related to communicating at bandwidths of 1.5 Mbps or greater, up to terabits. The consideration of ISDN, Frame Relay and ATM techniques will be addressed. The use of wide band LANs and WANS will be considered. The use of Fiber Optics and Satellites for broadband communications will be addressed. Topics including Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Cable systems and Microwave based systems will be covered.

Telecommunications Applications Architecture - CIS620

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will emphasize topics related to Telecommunications applications. Specific topics to be covered are: Video conferencing over Networks, Picture Processing, Video & Audio streaming, Video over Web-enabled Networks. The discussion of mathematical techniques for data compression and picture enhancement will be covered. Three dimensional Image analysis and transmission of data with low signal to Noise ratios will be discussed.

Information Technology and Corporate Transformation - EBM535

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

As organizations become increasingly dependent on information technology, not only for the management of operations, but even more so as a key enabler of competitive advantage, increasing attention is being focused on the extraction of value from IT assets. This increasing dependence is also accompanied by an explosive growth in corporate spending on IT components such as hardware, software, telecommunications, and information systems (IS) personnel. Specific topics to be discussed include strategic planning for IT activities and projects, project-level planning and management, the role of the IT leader or chief information officer, and achieving the balance between insourcing and outsourcing of various IS functions.

E-Commerce WEB Site Development II - EBM545

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: EBM540

The emphasis of this course will be the advanced development of WEB sites for business development. In this course, specific business WEB sites will be studied for content, advertising, structure and usefulness. The participant will develop a number of business related WEB sites and analyze them for effectiveness. Data warehousing and retrieval techniques will be addressed. In addition, future WEB site development tools will be studied.

Sales and Marketing - EBM550

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course will examine techniques for the Marketing and Sales of e-Business applications. In particular, the following will be covered: Market planning, Market analysis, Product planning, pricing strategy, promotion strategy and management. Other topics covered are: design, evaluation and management of marketing channels. Sales strategies, distribution and techniques will also be discussed.

Managerial Accounting - EBM560

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None

In this course, attention is directed towards the core of the management control and financial reporting systems integrally related to information systems. The fundamentals of accounting and how they relate to e-Business will be discussed. Analysis of financial records and Business Balance sheets will also be addressed. In depth analysis of the Tax consequences of forming, operating and liquidating a Corporation and transactions with shareholders will be discussed.

Financial Management - EBM610

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Student must have taken at least one 500 level course

Provides an overview of financial management, with an emphasis on analysis of financial decisions pertinent to management of a business firm. The course identifies the responsibilities of financial managers, financial problems facing firms, and the various approaches to financial decision making. Specific topics covered include capital acquisition, working capital management, capital budgeting, valuation theories, and dividend and long-term financial policies.

Current Topics - ISM590

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director.

Current topics in the field on Information Systems will be discussed. Topics will be announced in the current term schedule.

Current Topics - ISM591

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director.

Current topics in the field on Information Systems will be discussed. Topics will be announced in the current term schedule.

Current Topics - ISM592

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director.

Current topics in the field on Information Systems will be discussed. Topics will be announced in the current term schedule.

Current Topics - ISM593

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director.

Current topics in the field on Information Systems will be discussed. Topics will be announced in the current term schedule.

Curricular Practical Training Practicum - ISM599

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean

Allows a student to enrich the learning experience in their chosen career area and enhance their career development. Provides a three-way cooperative educational partnership among student, employer, and Stratford University with each sharing responsibility through a part-time (maximum 20 hours per week) supervised work experience.

Data Structures and Algorithms - SOF510

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: SOF500

This course introduces the definitions, implementations, and applications of the most commonly used data structures used in Computer Science, including the concept of abstract data types. The course also introduces the basic formalism and concepts used in the analysis of algorithms and in algorithm design. The relative efficiency of the algorithms studied is estimated by the informal application of these ideas. The algorithms and data structures discussed include those for sorting, searching, graph problems, dynamic programming, combinatorial search and others.

Relational Database Management - SOF515

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

The course aims at explaining the basic concepts of database architecture, data storage, and the relational database model. The students will be able to express queries in relational algebra, SQL, and ordinary English, and be able to embed SQL queries in a PL/SQL program. The student will be able to design a relational database. The student will also be able to understand and apply the concepts and techniques of concurrency control and database recovery.

Software Verification and Validation - SOF520

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

The evaluation of software for correctness, efficiency, performance, and reliability is addressed. Specific skills covered include program proving, code inspection, unit-level testing, and system-level analysis. The difficulty and cost of some types of analysis are examined in addition to the need for automation of tedious tasks. Problem-solving skills are stressed, especially in analysis of code. The textbook world is contrasted with the real world using case studies from the book and personal experiences. Industry attitudes toward reliability and performance are also discussed.

Software Maintenance - SOF525

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course provides a guide for the transition from programming for the short term to programming for the long term. The role of creation and maintenance in the software development process as well as analysis and implementation of a software design is reviewed. The need for software maintenance and evolution, software maintenance process and performance issues, planning for extended software life, and effective mechanisms to control software change are additional topics of discussion.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design - SOF535

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

The course will discuss the following topics: Object-oriented systems, software reusability, software modularity, top-down and bottom-up approaches, object classification, genericity, metaprogramming, concurrent object-oriented programming languages.

Distributed Computing - SOF540

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

Topics central to the design and management of distributed computing systems, including distributed synchronization and resource sharing, concurrency control in distributed databases, distributed simulation languages for distributed computing, management proof techniques for distributed systems, and distributed operating systems are covered.

Middleware and Components Based Software Development - SOF545

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: SOF535

This course will discuss components based software development for enterprise applications. Topics include component models and multi-tier architectures. Specific case studies may include topics such as Enterprise Java Beans, DCOM, CORBA and .NET.

Operating Systems - SOF560

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: SOF510

The course offers hands-on introduction to operating systems, including multiprogramming, communication and synchronization, memory management, IO subsystems, and resource scheduling polices.

Network Security - SOF570

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

Security concepts needed for the design, use, and implementation of secure voice and data communications networks, including the Internet, are introduced. The course provides an overview of networking technology and standards including an introduction to the Internet communications protocols. Specific security subjects addressed include firewalls, packet filtering, virtual private networks (VPNs), wireless network security, and operating system security.

Internet Protocols - SOF575

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: None.

This course discusses protocol specifications and formal description methods, finite-state descriptions of Internet protocols. In addition, specification and description language of implementation of protocol specifications will also be discussed.

Data Communications - SOF580

Credits: 4.5
Prerequisites: SOF575

This course covers the technology underlying data-communications systems, such as transmission media, modulation and demodulation, multiplexing, packet switching, hardware, software, and network operations. Topics included are fiber optics, the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), T-1 and T-3 multiplexers, the open systems interconnection (OSI) model, and integrated voice-data equipment. Methods for determining system requirements as well as approaches to system design are covered in light of current data-communications equipment, applications, and services, and their future trends.