Information Technology Management (ITM): Undergraduate Courses

BITM215 Computer Applications in Business (3)
course will cover the role of information systems in business and the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. Introduction to spreadsheets, databases, and elementary computer programming concepts such as variables, control structures, functions, and I/O. Students will develop business-oriented applications using common software tools such as Excel and Visual Basic/VBA. Students may take both BITM215 and I Csi 101 for credit, if both courses were taken in Fall 2003 or thereafter. Not open to freshmen. Offered fall and spring.

BITM220 Introduction to Business Statistics (3) 
This course will cover the fundamentals of statistical analysis oriented towards business problems. Topics covered include: data collection, data presentation in tables and charts, numerical descriptive measures, frequency distributions, simple linear regression and correlation concepts, elementary probability theory, estimation and introductory hypothesis testing. Prerequisite(s): intermediate algebra or Amat 100. May not be taken for credit by students with credit for A Eco 320. Only one of BITM220 and A Mat 08 may be taken for credit. Offered fall (may not be offered every fall). Prerequisite(s):Intermediate algebra or A Mat 100. 

BITM322 Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions (3) 
This course is designed to expose students to decision making in the face of uncertainty. Statistical concepts such as probability and sampling will be taught with the aid of software packages. Business problems including inventory, forecasting, and quality control systems will also be covered. Risk analysis will be taught through Monte Carlo simulation. Prerequisite(s): BITM220 or its equivalent and Calculus. Offered fall and spring. 

BITM330 Business Information Systems & Technologies (3) 
This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of information systems and information technology in business. It focuses on models for modern business processes, integration of business functions, strategic information systems and the tasks and techniques for developing computer ¬based information systems. Also, selected topics from the project management area such as project planning, time, risk, and resource management in various business applications will be discussed. Elements of database management, information systems building and prototyping will be introduced using popular end-user software packages (Excel and Visual Basic for applications). 
Prerequisite(s): A Mat 106 and BITM215 or their equivalents; BITM220 or A Mat 108 or A Eco 320. Offered fall, spring and summer (may not be offered every summer). 

BITM331 Business Application Development (3)
This hands-on course includes creating and using relational database software, elements of database theory and modeling, information systems analysis and design. Experience with system building is gained through individual and group projects with integrate database technology with prototyping methodology. Prerequisite(s): BITM215 or its equivalent Co-requisite BITM330. Offered spring and summer (may not be offered every summer). Also open, by application, to juniors and seniors who are declared INF minors and have completed INF 201.

BITM333 Software Development for Business (1)
This course provides an intensive introduction to software programming.  It includes material on data types, program organization, iteration, error handling, decision making, control flows and advanced data structures.  This course is required for School of Business ITM concentrators (and may be waived by application for students who have completed I Csi 205). This course is strongly recommended for all students enrolled in BITM415. Prerequisite: BITM330. Offered in spring. 

BITM390 Operations & Business Process Management (3) 
This course brings a strong modeling orientation to bear on the process of obtaining and exploiting resources to produce and deliver useful goods and services so as to meet the goals of the organization. Elements of contemporary business processes and operations including reengineering and business intelligence will be discussed. A set of decision-oriented models such as linear programming, elements of system simulation, inventory control, and material and enterprise resource planning is introduced and then implemented utilizing selected software products. Prerequisite(s): BITM215 and junior standing in School of Business. Cannot replace BITM330. Offered in spring only. 

BITM391Z Decision Support Systems (3)
This writing-intensive course includes the topics of database modeling, systems analysis, information resource management, and decisions support systems. Experience with computer modeling is gained through group projects with integrate database technology with modeling techniques such as simulation. Prerequisite: Good standing in 3/2 program and BITM330. 
Note: This course is taken as a replacement for BITM331. Completion of this course with a grade of B or higher waives BITM522 for students in 3/2 program. Prerequisite(s): Good standing in 3/2 program and BITM330.  Spring semester only.  May not be offered every Spring.

BITM415Z Systems Analysis and Design (3)
This course covers the planning, design, and implementation of computer-based information systems. Topics include techniques for analyzing and specifying system requirements, SQL, advanced concepts in database management, and data warehousing. Prerequisite(s): BITM331. Offered in the fall.

BITM416 Communications, Networking, and Security (3) 
This course provides an introduction to integrative business strategy, practice, and enabling technologies. Topics include telecommunication: concepts, protocols (OSI and TCP/IP), and hardware; computer networks (client-server, LAN, WAN, conducted and wireless Internet); computer security (Security Threats and Vulnerabilities, Network Security, Cryptography, and Privacy), and related emerging technologies. Prerequisite(s): BITM330. Offered in the spring.

BITM434 Business Application Implementation (3) 
This is a project-based course where students work in teams to develop model-based decision support systems for clients in the local or regional community. Course is required for ITM majors. For combined ITM majors enrollment is limited and by application only and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): BITM415 or concurrent enrollment. May be repeated for credit. Offered fall and spring (may not be offered every spring).