Business Information Technology

BIT 5404 Management Science

Instructor: Staff

This course covers selected topics in management science as they apply to managerial decision-making. Topics include resource allocation using linear programming, transportation and assignment models, network models for planning and scheduling, queuing models for waiting-line analysis, and an introduction to simulation modeling and analysis. Use of a software package for problem solving, such as STORM, is emphasized.

BIT 5414 Production and Operations Management in a Global Environment

Instructor: Dr. Barbara J. Hoopes

This course deals with the analysis of the role of operations management in modern organizations. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of production and operations management with other functional systems in an organization.

BIT 5434 Computer Simulation in Business

Instructor: Staff

This course investigates computer simulation methodology and its application in the analysis graduate students who have had introductory course work in computer programming and statistics.

BIT 5444 Advanced Management Science

Instructor: Staff

This course is a study of advanced topics in management science, with emphasis on topics not covered in BIT 5404. Topics presented include advanced topics in linear programming, duality and sensitivity analysis, integer programming, quadratic programming, goal programming, and dynamic programming. Emphasis is placed on use of the computer for problem analysis and solution. Term project included.

BIT 5454 Distributed Processing and Data Communications

Instructor: Staff

This course provides a survey of distributed computer processing and data communications in business. Topics include the benefits, costs, and risks of using computer network applications. The course will require routine use of the campus network and software to aid in network design and evaluation. Simulation and optimization will be used as tools for network design and evaluation.

BIT 5464 Object-Oriented Programming for Business

Instructor: Staff

This course introduces concepts of object-oriented programming. The evolution of object-oriented programming is traced, from its early implementation to modern programming languages, which include objects. Comparisons between competing systems will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the practical applications of object-oriented concepts to business programming problems. Use of an object-oriented language will be required.

BIT 5474 Computer-Based Decision Support Systems

Live Instructor: Dr. Raymond L. Major Online Instructor: Dr. Cliff T. Ragsdale

This course covers the development of modern information systems and technological trends in the computer industry, as well as system development, life cycle, and application prototyping. Further topics are: the analysis of database models and administration for decision support, office automation and networking, design of the user interface for decision support, and conceptual modeling and knowledge-based systems.

BIT 5494 International Operations and Information Technology

Instructor: Dr. Barbara J. Hoopes

This course includes concepts and issues critical in the globalization of business operations and information technology. Topics covered include the organization of global operations, cultural and national comparisons, planning global operation, facilities location, product development, technology transfer, global communication links, transborder data flow, international information systems, and other emerging operation and information technology issues.

BIT 5495 DSS Design and Implementation

Instructor: Staff

This course is a study of the design and implementation of decision support systems (DSS) using visual environments. Topics will include methods for data access, modeling and computation in a visual language, graphical display of support material and report generation methodologies, object sharing between software components, and the deployment of support systems, common-object model methodologies, and distribution in a web-based environment.

BIT 5594 Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce

Instructor: Dr. Parviz Ghandforoush

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of e-Commerce. It studies the Internet and the related technologies as enablers of business-to-commerce and business-to-business markets. The impact of the Internet and the web on businesses and organizations are presented and relevant practical scenarios are analyzed. The primary focus of the course is on e-commerce business processes and implementation issues and strategies in a web-enabled organization. More specifically, students will learn about e-commerce strategy, technology, public policy, capital and media in the networked economy. Concepts such as basic technology of the internet and e-commerce, market opportunity for e-commerce businesses, business models used to manage the e-business, customer interface, and metrics used to measure and evaluate an e-commerce and e-business enterprise.
As part of the requirements for the course students will develop an e-business website in teams and apply the concepts learned in the course to design and operationalize their site. In addition, students are given a mid-term and a final exam to test their knowledge of the course material.
This course is offered for students majoring in the MIT (master of Information Technology), MBA, and Computer Science degrees. Students are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended sequence of courses in their particular major before taking this course. Please consult with your student advisor to determine if and when you should be taking this course. This course is designed to meet online and synchronously using Centra Symposium. Instructor(s) will use Centra Symposium, Blackboard, e-mail and classroom lectures to teach and communicate with the students. A complete course schedule is provided in the course syllabus. It is highly recommended that students read the assigned chapter(s) prior to each class meeting. Centra meetings will be scheduled in coordination with students and course co-faculty, and will be announced in advance. These sessions are recorded in Centra for a period of one week and may be retrieved online during that time.

BIT 5624 Progect Management

Instructor: Dr. Barbara J. Hoopes

This course introduces the fundamentals of program and project management, beginning with project definition and culminating in the post-project review. Students will learn techniques, terms, and guidelines that are used to manage cost, schedules, risk, group dynamics, and technical aspects throughout the life cycle of a project.

BIT 5724 Managerial Statistics

Instructor: Dr. Raymond L. Major

Introduction to basic statistical (inference) tools necessary in managerial decision-making. Topics include, but are not limited to, descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory, sampling and sampling distributions, portfolio management, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, quality improvement, and Six Sigma concepts and methodoogy. Graduate standing required.