BS/MIS Courses:

REQUIRED CORE COURSES
Syllabi are pdfs

MGT300 Management syllabus under review
3 credits
This course provides an overview of current management theories and an opportunity for students to preview emerging management strategies, particularly those in information systems departments.

CIS310 Computer Networks syllabus under review
3 credits
Local area, wide area, and inter-networking concepts; an introduction to TCP/IP. Students will learn concepts, terminology, and platform basics.

CIS320 Web Infrastructures syllabus under review
3 credits
This course focuses on the protocols and components of the internet, centered on the World Wide Web. The basic workings of web servers, browsers, HTTP, email, and DNS are discussed.

CIS330 Introduction to Relational Databases syllabus
3 credits
An introduction to the relational model, basic relational database design, and some RDBMS operation. Includes an introduction to data modeling practices and some SQL.

MGT310 Project Management I syllabus
3 credits
Following PMBOK (R) (Project Management Book of Knowledge) guidelines, this course will introduce students to the essential tools and techniques for managing technology projects.

FIN300 Finance syllabus
3 credits
Students will analyze and evaluate an organization's financial strength. The class will then examine sources and uses of capital. Finally, we will examine the behavior of U.S. capital markets with a focus on evaluating investments in publicly traded debt and equity.

COM300 Business Writing syllabus
3 credits
Effective writing skills are extremely valuable to managers, particularly information systems managers, whose communications must be clear and concise. This course provides students with advanced business writing skills in memo, letter, report, analysis, and technical writing formats.

MKT300 Marketing syllabus
3 credits
Students in Marketing will survey traditional marketing approaches, including branding, segmenting, customizing, integrating, and researching. Particular emphasis is placed upon using information systems to strengthen these practices, as well as crafting internal and external marketing strategies for information systems departments.

MGT410 Project Management II syllabus
3 credits
Managing IT projects require an in-depth examination of several PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) core areas. Students in this course will manage an IT project as a case study in best practices.
Prerequisite: MGT310

CIS360 Human Computer Interaction syllabus
3 credits
As computing technologies become increasingly powerful and complex, the need for well designed interfaces is now greater than ever. This course introduces the issues, theories, techniques, and tradeoffs of trying to design good user interfaces for a variety of system and user types.

MGT420 Strategic Planning REVISED SP08 syllabus
3 credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate lessons from the disciplines of the program in an experience of organizational strategy and planning. The curriculum draw on an understanding of business, marketing, communication and persuasion, project management and technology as students examine the planning process through readings and a series of experiential projects. Exercises require students to develop a mission statement for an organization and communicate their vision to classmates and peers. The class will consider the traditional planning process of visioning, market analysis, capacity assessment, data gathering, dialogue, synthesis and assessment. For a final project, students will author a persuasive strategic plan document that includes mission, vision, values, long term objectives with supporting tactical plans, and a system for measuring success and periodic reassessment.

MIS490 Independent Capstone Project
6 credits
Capstone Projects are the culminating experience to the MIS program. They demonstrate mastery of the interdisciplinary curriculum and the implementation of a unique MIS strategic plan in an organizational setting. All projects must be sponsored by a real-world organization, preferably the student's employer or prospective employer. Marlboro College Graduate Center will frequently receive project sponsorships from real-world organizations, and will make these opportunities available to MIS students prior to their enrollment in the six-credit Capstone Project course work.

MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES

MGT320 Negotiations syllabus
3 credits
Students in this course will study negotiations theories from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including psychology, management, and rhetoric. Students will frequently engage in simulated negotiations, honing their skills in a variety of settings.

MGT400 Managing with Technology syllabus
3 credits
This course explores the issues and opportunities facing managers today. Students will survey the multiple expectations of IT managers and the skills required to manage an organization's software and technical infrastructure. Focusing on information architecture and systems integration, e-commerce initiatives, technology procurement, software development and data security.
Prerequisite: MGT300

MGT350 IT Contracts syllabus
3 credits
Information managers handle a variety of contracts in their daily responsibilities. This course provides an overview of the various kinds of contracts MIS professionals encounter, and allows students an opportunity to analyze their significance. Particular emphasis is placed on vendor/outsource contract management techniques.

CIS355 Systems Analysis syllabus
3 credits
One of the first steps in implementing a functional information system is to perform a thorough, usable, systems analysis, leading the way to a sound 'systems' design. In this course, students will learn how to determine and define business processes, gather and synthesize requirements, analyze data flows, and evaluate the feasibililty of implementation options.

MKT400 Marketing and the Internet syllabus under review
3 credits
Marketing and the Internet explores new trends and opportunities in marketing and emerging opportunities in SEM (Search Engine Marketing) PPC (Pay Per Click) and social networking / web 2.0 tools. Newsletters, e-mail marketing, web press releases, blog and viral marketing will be reviewed and assessed.
Prerequisite: MKT300

MGT430 IT Leadership syllabus under review
3 credits
This course examines the distinction between the science of management and the art of leadership. Leadership involves the ability to unite people around a shared vision, and facilitate the discovery of true internal motivation to think creatively and take considered risks in the quest for superior value and distinction. Students will read the current literature on leadership, review case studies of recognized business leaders and examine their own experiences of leadership in their professional and personal lives.

COM400 Persuasive Communication syllabus
3 credits
This course presents an overview of effective public speaking skills, useful in practical situations such as moderating a meeting, presenting a new idea to senior management, and conducting training session in a group setting. Persuasive communication skills allow managers to achieve their goals more effectively.

WEB APPLICATION ELECTIVES

CIS326 Website Design I syllabus under review
3 credits
An introduction to the conceptual aspects of effective website design. Organization and presentation of information, navigation, site maps, and initial planning strategies are discussed in the context of designing a usable site. Includes basic XHTML and image manipulation.

CIS327 Website Design II syllabus under review
3 credits
A hands-on course expanding on CIS320 Website Design I, focusing primarily on the principles of information architecture and practical web development. File formats and creation/editing tools are discussed, as well as intermediate design concepts. Prerequisite: CIS326

CIS328 Website Design III syllabus under review
3 credits
The third course in a series introducing the principles of website design, focusing on the actual assembly of sites. An introduction to WYSIWYG editing tools, javascript and enhancing website functionality.
Prerequisite: CIS327

CIS350 Systems Design syllabus
3 credits
Whereas CIS355 Systems Analysis deals with determining the business processes that an information system must support, this course focuses on the practical details of designing a solution. Students will gain a clear understanding of the systems development lifecycle, and will be introduced to object oriented design and UML.

CIS340 Web Application Development syllabus
3 credits
Today, a "basic website" for even a small organization can include sophisticated interactivity. Increasingly, companies are putting some (if not all) of their business processes online. What is the basic architecture of these "web applications?" What technologies are available and what are their capabilities? The structure, design, and implementation of basic web applications is discussed in this course, defining and synthesizing the roles of browser, web server, database, and middleware.
Prerequisites: CIS328, CIS330

CIS430 Database Administration syllabus under review
3 credits
A course covering the details of supporting relational database management systems (RDBMS) for enterprise applications. Physical database design, performance tuning, basic query optimization, backups and restorations, and user management are covered. Prerequisite: CIS330

CIS400 Information Security syllabus
3 credits
A survey of security issues encountered when dealing with information systems, focusing primarily on Internet technologies. Topics such as encryption technologies, firewall abilities, and security policies are discussed.
Prerequisite: CIS320

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