Accounting, Business Analytics, CIS & Law
Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Information Systems & Law (ACCT/BUAN/CIS/LAW)
Dr. Simon Tomoiaga
Chair of the Department
The Department of Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Information Systems, and Law (ACCT/BUAN/CIS/LAW) offers a broad choice of courses and three majors: Accounting, Business Analytics and Computer Information Systems. The department also offers courses in Business Law required for students in the O'Malley School of Business.
Accounting is often described as the language through which entities communicate financial information to various stakeholders. The program provides students with the skills that prepare them for accounting careers in business and not-for-profit organizations. Qualified students specifically interested in public accounting may pursue the B.S./MBA Professional Accounting Program. The program is registered with the State of New York as a Professional Accounting Program geared toward obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Using data, Business Analytics helps organizations evaluate their performance, gain operational insight, improve decision making and forecast market trends. It combines the study of analytical and statistical data analyses, data management, modeling and visualization. The underlying analytics tools and techniques emerge from a variety of disciplines such as operations research, statistics, computer science and traditional business fields. The Business Analytics major allows the student to develop the skills needed to pursue a data-related career in financial services, healthcare management, telecommunications, retail, media, or one of the many other industries where data analytics skills are in high demand.
The Computer Information Systems major emphasizes the use of computers in aiding business professionals to perform their functions in modern organizations. The program emphasizes important technical and applied skills and prepares students for a variety of careers in management information systems and technology.
Every major in the department should consult with the Chair concerning the fulfillment of the requirements for the major and the electives that will be most suitable for his/her particular professional and academic development.
Accounting (ACCT)
Requirements for a major in Accounting:
| LAW 304 | Business Law II | 3 |
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 303 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 350 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 401 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 405 | International and Advanced Issues in Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 409 | Federal Income Taxation I | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Federal Income Taxation II * | ||
| Accounting Field Study Internship | ||
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- *
Required for students who are continuing with the five-year B.S./M.B.A. Professional Accounting Program.
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive major credit.
Recommended course sequence for Accounting majors:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCT 201 | 3 | ACCT 202 | 3 |
| RELS 110 or ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 110 or RELS 110 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 or SOC 201 | 3 | SOC 201 or PHIL 201 | 3 |
| PSYC 203 or CIS 110 | 3 | CIS 110 or PSYC 203 | 3 |
| MATH 153 | 3 | MATH 154 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ECON 203 | 3 | ECON 204 | 3 |
| ENGL 211 or BUAN 227 | 3 | BUAN 227 or ENGL 211 | 3 |
| MKTG 201 or MGMT 201 | 3 | MGMT 201 or MKTG 201 | 3 |
| ACCT 301 | 3 | ACCT 302 | 3 |
| ACCT 303 | 3 | ACCT 350 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RELS Catholic Studies or ENGL Elective | 3 | ENGL Elective or RELS Catholic Studies | 3 |
| SCI Elective | 3 | SCI Elective | 3 |
| LAW 203 | 3 | ECON 305 | 3 |
| MGMT 307 or FIN 301 | 3 | FIN 301 or MGMT 307 | 3 |
| ACCT 401 | 3 | ACCT 405 | 3 |
| Liberal Art Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LAW 304 | 3 | HIST Elective | 3 |
| ACCT 409 | 3 | ACCT Elective/Internship* | 3 |
| RELS Global/Contemporary | 3 | MGMT 430 or 406 | 3 |
| MGMT 406 or 430 | 3 | Liberal Art Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 123 | |||
*Must be ACCT 410 for students pursuing the five year BS/MBA in Professional Accounting. Students interested in this program must consult with their academic advisor.
Accounting Minor
Students enrolled in the O'Malley School of Business who wish to minor in Accounting must complete the following in addition to the core courses required of all students in Business:
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Two of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Accounting II | ||
| Cost Accounting | ||
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Auditing | ||
| Federal Income Taxation I | ||
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive minor credit.
The Accounting program offers core courses required of all Business students. All students are required to take:
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
Accounting Program Learning Goals
LG1. Demonstrate technical competency in core areas of accounting – financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, federal income taxation and business law.
LG2. Demonstrate competency in solving accounting problems through researching authoritative literature and applying analytical skills.
LG3. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in accounting.
LG4. Demonstrate proficiency in accounting technology.
Business Analytics (BUAN)
Requirements for a major in Business Analytics:
| BUAN/CIS 205 | Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | 3 |
| BUAN/CIS 310 | Business Data Management | 3 |
| BUAN 327 | Regression & Forecasting Modeling for Business Applications | 3 |
| BUAN 410 | Data Mining for Business Applications | 3 |
| BUAN 427 | Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning | 3 |
| Approved BUAN or CIS Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive major credit.
Students majoring in Business Analytics are encouraged to complete a business internship. Students can complete an approved internship experience for academic credit. Free Elective credit may be used to complete BUAN 375 Assimilating the Internship Experience in Business Analytics. Interested students must consult with the Assistant Dean for Career Development for guidance on the process of securing an appropriate internship and obtaining the required faculty sponsorship. Faculty supervisors will define appropriate academic activities in parallel to the work requirement in order to provide a complete internship experience. Credit bearing internships must be approved by the Assistant Dean of Career Development, Department Chair, and Dean.
Recommended course sequence for Business Analytics majors:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RELS 110 or ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 110 or RELS 110 | 3 |
| ECON 203 or ACCT 201 | 3 | ECON 204 or ACCT 202 | 3 |
| MATH 153 | 3 | MATH 154 | 3 |
| PSYC 203 or CIS 110 | 3 | CIS 110 or PSYC 203 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 or SOC 201 | 3 | SOC 201 or PHIL 201 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCT 201 or ECON 203 | 3 | ACCT 202 or ECON 204 | 3 |
| MKTG 201 or MGMT 201 | 3 | MGMT 201 or MKTG 201 | 3 |
| ENGL 211 or BUAN 227 | 3 | BUAN 227 or ENGL 211 | 3 |
| SCI Elective or BUAN/CIS 205 | 3 | BUAN/CIS 205 or SCI Elective | 3 |
| LAW 203 or HIST Elective | 3 | HIST Elective or Law 203 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BUAN/CIS 310 | 3 | BUAN 327 | 3 |
| ENGL Elective or RELS Catholic Studies | 3 | BUAN 410 (Or BUAN Elective) | 3 |
| ECON 305 | 3 | RELS Catholic Studies or ENGL Elective | 3 |
| MGMT 307 or FIN 301 | 3 | FIN 301 or MGMT 307 | 3 |
| Free Elective or BUAN Elective | 3 | SCI Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BUAN 427 | 3 | BUAN Elective or BUAN 410 | 3 |
| BUAN Elective or Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective or BUAN Elective | 3 |
| MGMT 406 or 430 | 3 | MGMT 430 or 406 | 3 |
| RELS Global/Contemporary | 3 | Liberal Art Electives | 6 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Business Analytics Minor
Students enrolled in the O'Malley School of Business who wish to minor in Business Analytics must complete the following in addition to the core courses required of all students in Business:
| BUAN/CIS 205 | Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | 3 |
| BUAN/CIS 310 | Business Data Management | 3 |
| BUAN 410 | Data Mining for Business Applications | 3 |
| or BUAN 427 | Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning | |
| Approved BUAN or CIS Elective | 3 | |
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive minor credit.
The Business Analytics program offers core courses required of all Business students. All students are required to take:
| BUAN 227 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Business Analytics Program Learning Goals
LG1. Demonstrate technical competency in core areas of Business Analytics: acquire, repurpose, manipulate, visualize and analyze data.
LG2. Demonstrate proficiency in the high-level programming language Python.
LG3. Understand how and when to apply Machine Learning Models to Business Analytics problems.
LG4. Show awareness of emerging issues in Business Analytics, such as privacy, blockchain, and cloud computing.
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Requirements for a major in Computer Information Systems:
| CIS 201 | Computer Hardware & Software | 3 |
| or CIS 211 | System Administration and Cloud Computing for Business Applications | |
| CIS/BUAN 205 | Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | 3 |
| CIS/BUAN 310 | Business Data and Information Management | 3 |
| CIS 326 | Telecommunication Networks for Business Applications | 3 |
| CIS 431 | Analysis, Design, and Implementation of Information Systems | 3 |
| Approved CIS or BUAN Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive major credit.
Students majoring in Computer Information Systems are encouraged to complete a business internship. Students can complete an approved internship experience for academic credit. Free or Business Elective credit may be used to complete CIS 375 Assimilating the Internship Experience in Computer Information Systems. Interested students must consult with the Assistant Dean for Career Development for guidance on the process of securing an appropriate internship and obtaining the required faculty sponsorship. Faculty supervisors will define appropriate academic activities in parallel to the work requirement in order to provide a complete internship experience. Credit bearing internships must be approved by the Assistant Dean for Career Development, Department Chair, and Dean.
Recommended course sequence for Computer Information Systems (CIS) majors:
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ECON 203 or ACCT 201 | 3 | ECON 204 or ACCT 202 | 3 |
| RELS 110 or ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 110 or RELS 110 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 or SOC 201 | 3 | SOC 201 or PHIL 201 | 3 |
| PSYC 203 or CIS 110 | 3 | CIS 110 or PSYC 203 | 3 |
| MATH 153 | 3 | MATH 154 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCT 201 or ECON 203 | 3 | ACCT 202 or ECON 204 | 3 |
| ENGL 211 or BUAN 227 | 3 | BUAN 227 or ENGL 211 | 3 |
| MKTG 201 or MGMT 201 | 3 | MGMT 201 or MKTG 201 | 3 |
| HIST Elective or Law 203 | 3 | CIS/BUAN 205 | 3 |
| CIS 201 or 211 | 3 | LAW 203 or HIST Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MGMT 307 or FIN 301 | 3 | FIN 301 or MGMT 307 | 3 |
| ENGL Elective or RELS Catholic Studies | 3 | RELS Catholic Studies or ENGL Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| ECON 305 | 3 | CIS 310 | 3 |
| CIS 326 | 3 | SCI Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SCI Elective | 3 | CIS 431 | 3 |
| CIS or BUAN Elective | 3 | CIS or BUAN Elective | 3 |
| MGMT 406 or 430 | 3 | MGMT 430 or 406 | 3 |
| RELS Global/Contemporary | 3 | Liberal Arts Elective | 6 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Minor
Students enrolled in the O'Malley School of Business who wish to minor in Computer Information Systems must complete the following in addition to the core courses required of all students in Business:
| CIS 201 | Computer Hardware & Software | 3 |
| or CIS 211 | System Administration and Cloud Computing for Business Applications | |
| CIS/BUAN 205 | Introduction to Programming for Business Applications | 3 |
| CIS/BUAN 310 | Business Data and Information Management | 3 |
| or CIS 326 | Telecommunication Networks for Business Applications | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive minor credit.
The Computer Information Systems program offers core courses required of all Business students. All students are required to take:
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
Computer Information Systems Learning Goals
LG1. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing a Database Management System (DBMS) for storing, querying and modifying data.
LG2. Demonstrate proficiency in the high-level programming language Python.
LG3. Understand how computers are interconnected and managed including the associated networking technology.
LG4. Understand how information systems are designed, developed and implemented.
Accounting Courses
ACCT 091. Accounting Elective. 3 Credits.
ACCT 092. Accounting. 3 Credits.
ACCT 201. Principles of Accounting I. 3 Credits.
Introduces fundamental principles in accounting and demonstrates their use in financial reporting for business organizations. It covers the four financial statements, preparation of those financial statements and accounting rules governing the preparation of those financial statements. The course provides students with a comprehensive coverage of financial reporting and the relevant components of the annual report. Topics include the accounting cycle and generally accepted accounting principles for cash, merchandise inventory, long-lived assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity. Financial statement ratios and ethical issues in financial accounting are introduced, applied and emphasized throughout the course.
ACCT 202. Principles of Accounting II. 3 Credits.
The second half of Principles of Accounting sequence has a focus on managerial accounting for business decisions. It covers costing methods, cost-volume profit analysis, incremental analysis, budgetary planning and control, responsibility accounting, standard costs and variance analysis. It emphasizes ethical dimensions of managerial accounting decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
ACCT 301. Intermediate Accounting I. 3 Credits.
This course is designed to assist students to understand, prepare, and analyze financial reporting for business enterprises. The course emphasizes on the foundation of financial concepts and their practical application. Topics discussed include accounting concepts, accounting information systems, preparation of financial statements, accounting for time-value of money, receivables, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets. Cases in ethics will be discussed to sensitize students to ethical situations encountered by practicing accountant. Moreover, a discussion of similarities and differences, with some application, between International Financial reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) are incorporated in all topics covered in this course. Prerequisites: ACCT 201.
ACCT 302. Intermediate Accounting II. 3 Credits.
This second course in the Intermediate Accounting series continues coverage of financial reporting for business enterprises under GAAP. Topics covered include accounting for intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, investments, income taxes, pensions and postretirement benefits, leases, revenue recognition, dilutive securities, and earnings per share. Supplementary material sensitizes students to environmental, social, and governance reporting (ESG) issues, current developments in the accounting field, as well as ethical dilemmas encountered by practicing accountants. A term project requires students to critically analyze the financial and ESG reports of a publicly-traded company.
Prerequisite: ACCT 301.
ACCT 303. Cost Accounting. 3 Credits.
This course teaches students how to develop, provide and analyze key cost data to managers for decision making. The topics covered include measuring and reporting manufacturing costs, cost estimation, job costing, process costing, activity-based costing, standard costing, variance analysis, variable costing, support department cost allocation, joint cost allocation, transfer pricing, decision making with relevant information and performance measures for responsibility accounting.
ACCT 350. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Credits.
This course introduces students to conceptual understanding and practical application of accounting information systems. It seeks to enhance students' knowledge of analysis, design, and implementation of an AIS, with a focus on transaction cycles and internal control. Students will also learn how to apply these concepts using an enterprise system and other software packages. Offered in Spring. Pre-requisite: CIS 110 and ACCT 301 or instructor approval.
ACCT 375. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Accounting. 3 Credits.
In consultation with the faculty advisor, students design and complete an independent project related to their Accounting internship. This project aids in assimilating the practical off-campus work experience in business, industry, government or cultural organization with the students' studies and/or career interests. This course is subject to the approval of the Department Chair, Dean and Internship Coordinator of the School of Business. The student is required to pre-register with the Internship Coordinator and to obtain internship placement prior to the start of the semester. (Free/business elective).
ACCT 401. Auditing. 3 Credits.
Auditor's responsibilities in examining and preparing various reports on financial statements and his/her function in evaluating management controls. Topics include professional ethics, legal liability, auditing standards, internal control, and the selection, scope, and application of auditing procedures. Fall. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 and ACCT 350.
ACCT 405. International and Advanced Issues in Accounting. 3 Credits.
This course covers advanced accounting topics with an emphasis on international accounting issues. Advanced accounting topics include the equity method for investments, consolidation of financial statements, and accounting for not-for-profit organizations, state governments and local governments. International accounting topics include worldwide accounting diversity, International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting for foreign currency transactions, translation and hedging. Spring. Prerequisites: ACCT 301, ACCT 302.
ACCT 409. Federal Income Taxation I. 3 Credits.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of federal income taxation as it relates to individuals and covers various topics including the concepts of gross income, exclusions, capital gains and losses, personal and business losses, basis, deductions, and credits. The area of tax planning will also be addressed. Fall. Prerequisites: ACCT 301.
ACCT 410. Federal Income Taxation II. 3 Credits.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of federal income taxation as it relates to business entities, with an emphasis on corporations and partnerships. The tax treatment of estates and trusts may also be addressed. Spring. Prerequisite: ACCT 409.
ACCT 435. Accounting Field Study Internship. 3 Credits.
Students will work in an accounting position for 120-150 hours. A journal will be maintained and a project, supervised by a faculty advisor, will be completed with a final report.
ACCT 441. Accounting Seminar. 3 Credits.
ACCT 460. Accounting Seminar. 3 Credits.
This course exposes students to theories and issues of current professional interest in accounting. Open to a limited number of students who meet departmental requirements and have the approval of the Chair of the Department.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201, ACCT 202.
ACCT 470. Accounting Independent Study. 3 Credits.
A program of supervised reading and research under the direction of a member of the Department. Topics and methods of research are to be developed in consultation with the supervising professor. Open to qualified students who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Department Chair and the Dean.
ACCT 471. Accounting Independent Study. 1-3 Credit.
Independent Study for Accounting Information systems.
Permission of Dean.
ACCT 475. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Accounting. 3 Credits.
This course may be used as a second internship experience and/or with senior status. (Free/business elective).
Business Analytics Courses
BUAN 205. Introduction to Programming for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
Introduction to computer programming and data analysis utilizing an object-oriented programming language. Topics include input/output statements, variables, arithmetic and logical operations, decision statements, loop structures, functions, data formats (csv, json, xml), web scraping and libraries for data manipulation/analysis. In this course, problem solving and algorithm development skills will be honed on assignments involving business applications. O'Malley School of Business students can take this course to satisfy a three credit Liberal Arts Elective requirement.
BUAN 227. Business Statistics. 3 Credits.
Applications of statistical methods of data analysis and decision making. Coverage includes descriptive statistics, statistical measures and estimation, testing of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation analysis. Use of computer software for statistical analysis and business applications. Prerequisite: MATH 153 (or MATH 105), MATH 154, CIS 110.
BUAN 305. Business Analytics Spreadsheet Modeling. 3 Credits.
This course covers examples of descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics. Topics include, data identification, preparation and representation; risk analysis and simulation; project management; decision analysis; and optimization. The course provides a balance between understanding processes for analytical modeling and developing the tools to represent and solve decision making problems. It introduces students to the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations and shows students how to apply basic business analytics tools in a spreadsheet environment, and how to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better business decision. Emphasis is placed on applications, concepts and interpretation of results. Prerequisites: BUAN 227.
BUAN 310. Business Data Management. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the core concepts of data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models, and implementing the models using a commercial relational database management system. Additional topics include database administration, security, transaction management, distributed databases and SQL programming. Prerequisite: CIS 110.
BUAN 317. Principles of Data Visualization. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the core concepts, principles and technologies that are utilized to visualize data. Students will learn about that different dimensions of data, how different types of data are encoded and how to analyze, summarize and visualize data. Spreadsheet-based and web-based visualization tools will be utilized throughout the course. Pre-requisites: BUAN 227, BUAN 205/CIS 205.
BUAN 327. Regression & Forecasting Modeling for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
The course aims to broaden students' knowledge of statistics as an instrument for extracting information from data and a basis for enhanced decision-making in every aspect of business. Topics include regression analysis, time series forecasting, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and design of experiments.
BUAN 350. Supply Chain Analytics. 3 Credits.
Supply chains are an integral part of contemporary business practices. This course focuses on understanding key areas of logistics and supply chain management where data analytics can help the companies overcome the complexities of today's marketplace. Students will be introduced to various methods and tools for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics to address supply-chain decision problems such as efficiently managing the network of suppliers, manufacturers of goods/services, and distributors. Much of the course concepts will be covered through case studies and simulations. This course may not be taken concurrently with MGMT 307. Pre-requisite: BUAN 227.
BUAN 375. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Business Analytics. 3 Credits.
In consultation with the faculty advisor, students design and complete an independent project related to their BUAN internship. This project aids in assimilating a practical off-campus work experience in business, industry, government or cultural organization with the students' studies and/or career interests. This course is subject to the approval of the Department Chair, Dean, and Internship Coordinator of the School of Business. The student is required to pre-register with the Internship Coordinator and to obtain internship placement prior to the start of the semester. (Free elective).
BUAN 405. Data Privacy. 3 Credits.
This course examines the legal and regulatory framework for current privacy laws in the United States. Students study industry-specific privacy laws and practices in the healthcare, financial and education sectors, as well as privacy in the workplace. The course addresses provisions limiting government access to private information and discuss laws regulating the ability of third parties to access such information. The course examines policies governing data retention and explores the potential liability and reporting requirements of an organization following a data breach. The course covers the protection of privacy and personal data internationally, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Emerging privacy and data protection issues arising from new technological developments are also addressed.
BUAN 410. Data Mining for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
This course addresses how technology can be used to connect data to decision making. The use of real-world examples and cases places data mining techniques in context and fosters the development of data-analytic thinking, and also illustrates the proper application of data-mining techniques is as much an art as it is a science. In addition to the cases, the course features hands-on exercises within data mining software. Prerequisites: BUAN 310/CIS 310.
BUAN 415. Security, Privacy & Ethical Issues in Business Anayltics. 3 Credits.
This course covers the tools, techniques and issues related to securing and using digital information. Topics include authentication, anonymity, legal and ethical issues of big data, basic cryptographic tools, access management, web tracking technologies and digital rights management. Issues will be examined from both the business owner and user perspective.
BUAN 420. Introduction to Blockchain, Smart Contracts & NFT's. 3 Credits.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to blockchain, smart contracts and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to understand their functionality, benefits and challenges. Blockchain is an immutable distributed/shared ledger technology that is radically transforming a range of business models. Understanding blockchain fundamentals and designing solutions using it along with supporting technologies will be vital for both technical and business professionals. Through lectures, lab sessions, and projects, this course will help students understand how to use blockchain to make business decisions and will develop solutions using blockchain and the Ethereum platform.
Prerequisite: CIS 205 or BUAN 205 or CMPT 342 or CMPT 102.
BUAN 427. Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning. 3 Credits.
This course focuses on applying and programming Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. ML, a subfield of AI, includes concepts and techniques such as Deep Learning, Supervised and Unsupervised learning, Neural Networks, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) classification, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and logistic regression to solve data-intensive business problems. Students will be expected to design and implement a data driven solution to a real-world business problem.
BUAN 440. Big Data Analytics for Business Analytics. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of Big Data management and analytics. This course will examine the challenges faced by applications dealing with very large volumes of data as well as in proposing scalable solutions for them. Modern big data technologies such as current map-reduce and NoSQL platforms will be ultilized to solve large business analytics problems. Pre-requisite: BUAN 410 and BUAN 427.
BUAN 460. Business Analytics Seminar. 3 Credits.
This course exposes students to evolving techniques and theories on issues of current professional interest in information system development and practice. Topics may include network design and management, software engineering computer and network security, ethical, global and legal issues of information systems. Prerequisite: varies according to topic.
BUAN 470. Business Analytics Tutorial. 3 Credits.
A program of supervised reading and research under the direction of a member of the Department. Topics and methods of research are to be developed in consultation with the supervising professor. Open to qualified students who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Department Chair and the Dean.
BUAN 475. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Business Analytics. 3 Credits.
This course may be used as a second internship experience and/or with senior status. (Free elective).
Computer Information System Courses
CIS 110. Introduction to Information Systems. 3 Credits.
Critical technologies used to manage information in today's rapidly changing business environment are introduced. Analysis of computer hardware, software, networks, spreadsheets, search engines, database management systems, e-commerce and related ethical issues.
CIS 201. Computer Hardware & Software. 3 Credits.
Introduction to computer architecture and system software. Major topics include basic computer architecture, parallel computing, operating systems design and functionality, and software development. Prerequisite: CIS 110.
CIS 205. Introduction to Programming for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
CIS 205. Introduction to Programming for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
Introduction to computer programming and data analysis utilizing an object-oriented programming language. Topics include input/output statements, variables, arithmetic and logical operations, decision statements, loop structures, functions, data formats (csv, json, xml), web scraping and libraries for data manipulation/analysis. In this course, problem solving and algorithm development skills will be honed on assignments involving business applications. O'Malley School of Business students can take this course to satisfy a three credit Liberal Arts Elective requirement.
CIS 211. System Administration and Cloud Computing for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
System administration and the technologies that form the foundation of cloud-based computing.
Major topics include the Linux operating system, cybersecurity, virtual machines and
containers. Prerequisite: BUAN/CIS 205.
CIS 310. Business Data and Information Management. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the core concepts of data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models, and implementing the models using a commercial relational database management system. Additional topics include database administration, security, transaction management, distributed databases and SQL programming. Prerequisites: CIS 110.
CIS 317. Principles Data Visualization. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the core concepts, principles and technologies that are utilized to visualize data. Students will learn about the different dimensions of data, how different types of data are encoded and how to analyze, summarize and visualize data. Spreadsheet-based and web-based visualization tools will be utilized throughout the course. Prerequisites: BUAN 227, BUAN 205/CIS 205.
CIS 326. Telecommunication Networks for Business Applications. 3 Credits.
Telecommunications networks (including phones, the Internet, Wi-Fi, satellite networks, and more) make communication possible in running businesses more efficiently by exchanging information, which has been increasing exponentially every day, in real time, and in so many different types. In this course, you will acquire a solid conceptual and practical understanding of how telecom network technologies operate and the ability to analyze the benefits and limitations of current and future networking technologies. You will also gain valuable insights into the standards, protocols, design, management, and security of these networks. Prerequisite: CIS 201, CIS 211, and CIS 205, BUAN 205.
CIS 375. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Computer Information Systems. 3 Credits.
In consultation with the faculty advisor, students design and complete and independent project related to their CIS internship. This project aids in assimilating a practical off-campus work experience in business, industry, government or cultural organization with the students' studies and/or career interests. This course is subject to the approval of the Department Chair, Dean and Internship Coordinator of the School of Business. The student is required to pre-register with the Internship Coordinator and to obtain internship placement prior to the start of the semester. (Free/business elective).
CIS 405. Data Privacy. 3 Credits.
This course examines the legal and regulatory framework for current privacy laws in the United States. Students study industry-specific privacy laws and practices in the healthcare, financial and education sectors, as well as privacy in the workplace. The course addresses provisions limiting government access to private information and discuss laws regulating the ability of third parties to access such information. The course examines policies governing data retention and explores the potential liability and reporting requirements of an organization following a data breach. The course covers the protection of privacy and personal data internationally, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Emerging privacy and data protection issues arising from new technological developments are also addressed.
CIS 420. Introduction to Blockchain, Smart Contracts & NFT's. 3 Credits.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to blockchain, smart contracts and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to understand their functionality, benefits and challenges. Blockchain is an immutable distributed/shared ledger technology that is radically transforming a range of business models. Understanding blockchain fundamentals and designing solutions using it along with supporting technologies will be vital for both technical and business professionals. Through lectures, lab sessions, and projects, this course will help students understand how to use blockchain to make business decisions and will develop solutions using blockchain and the Ethereum platform.
Prerequisite: BUAN 205 or CIS 205 or CMPT 342 or CMPT 102.
CIS 426. Network Management. 3 Credits.
An introduction to a broad spectrum of network, system and applications management. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of network and system architectures such as TMN, protocols such as SNMP, information modeling, and NM applications such as Configuration, Fault, and Performance management. Prerequisite: CIS 326.
CIS 427. Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning. 3 Credits.
This course focuses on applying and programming Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. ML, a subfield of AI, includes concepts and techniques such as Deep Learning, Supervised and Unsupervised learning, Neural Networks, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) classification, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and logistic regression to solve data-intensive business problems. Students will be expected to design and implement a data driven solution to a real-world business problem.
CIS 431. Analysis, Design, and Implementation of Information Systems. 3 Credits.
The objective of this course is to provide a foundation to prepare students in participating and taking the leading roles in the development of information systems from initiation to implementation, including requirement analysis, designs, coding, testing, and reviews. All these aspects are covered within the context of the project management. Structured methodologies as well as agile development including appropriate contemporary tools are emphasized.
CIS 460. Computer Information Systems Seminar. 3 Credits.
This course exposes students to evolving techniques and theories on issues of current professional interest in information system development and practice. Topics may include network design and management, software engineering computer and network security, ethical, global, and legal issues of information systems. Prerequisite: varies according to topic.
CIS 470. Computer Information Systems Tutorial/Independent Study. 3 Credits.
A program of supervised reading and research under the direction of a member of the Department. Topics and methods of research are to be developed in consultation with the supervising professor. Open to qualified students who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Department Chair and the Dean. Prerequisite: CIS 310.
CIS 475. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Information Systems. 3 Credits.
This course may be used as a second internship experience and/or with senior status. (Free/business elective).
Law Courses Courses
LAW 203. Business Law I. 3 Credits.
Studies the impact of law on the business environment. Topics include the nature and sources of law, ethics, court systems, crimes, torts, intellectual property, contracts, agency and the forms of business organizations. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
LAW 304. Business Law II. 3 Credits.
This is the second half of a two semester course exploring the legal environment of business. Topics include personal property and bailments, real property, landlord and tenant, wills, trusts and estates, corporations, securities regulation, consumer protection, employment law, sales and negotiable instruments. Spring. Prerequisite: LAW 203, at least Junior standing.
LAW 375. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Law. 3 Credits.
In consultation with the faculty advisor, students design and complete an independent project related to their Law internship. This course is subject to the approval of the Department Chair, Dean and Internship Coordinator of the School of Business. The student is required to pre-register with the Internship Coordinator and to obtain internship placement prior to the start of the semester. (Free/business elective).