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BUS 119A-Practicum in MIS

Prerequisites: Senior status; 100W, completion of Bus 92, 93, 111 and 112 with at least a C.

Catalog Description:

Practical experience in implementing information systems. Project management, quality control, and advanced MIS topics.

Detailed Description:

Bus 119A is an advanced course on the Practice of MIS, particularly the implementation of information systems. Its purpose is to provide the student with real world experience working on an application project and learning about all the issues associated with the successful completion of the project.

Each student will be assigned to work on a group project that complements his/her selected "profile of preparation" in the MIS concentration: Database Management, Telecommunications, Systems Analysis and Design, Teaching/Training. The project will probably involve the implementation of an information system (or component) for a client on campus or in the community.

Prerequisite Concepts and Skills:

Successful completion of this course requires that students possess the following knowledge and skills to:

1. Understand and create for use business computer programming concepts (Business 92)
2. Understand and use the various systems development methodologies (Business 93).
3. Understand and use data and telecommunications concepts within the business environment (Business 112).
4. Understand and apply database management principles
5. Communicate effectively--verbally and in writing (Business 100W).

Learning Objectives :

After completing the course the student will be able to:

1. work in a team on a real-world application project
2. understand issues associated with the successful completion of an MIS project
3. develop and adhere to project management plans and updates
4. complete the real-world project as part of a team in a professional manner
5. discuss and explain a state-of-the-art technical topic relevant to MIS
6. analyze a business case involving significant MIS topics

Methods of Instruction:

1. A project plan will be developed, updated and adhered to throughout the semester.
2. A weekly project update for the instructor is required.
3. The instructor will meet with the project groups frequently to work with them in a coaching capacity..
4. A significant part of the course performance assessment will be based on the successful and professional completion of the project.
5. A technical paper plus supporting materials on a topic drawn from a list recommended technical areas.
6. A business case concerning a complex MIS problem will be assigned.

Instructional Materials:

Students are responsible for acquiring appropriate manuals and other materials needed to complete their projects.