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- BCIS 2610 Introduction to Computers in Business ( 3 Hours )
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Study of the introductory concepts of computing in business; basic computer components, computer history and programming. - Prerequisites: MATH 1100 or higher.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3610 Basic Information Systems ( 3 Hours )
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Theory, capabilities, applications, benefits, liabilities and economics of business computer information systems. Using the computer to solve business problems. Management information systems and computer-based decision support emphasized. Use of standard support application packages. - Prerequisites: BCIS 2610 .
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3615 Visual Display of Business Information ( 3 Hours )
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Explores the use of visual display techniques and tools in the creation of electronic business documents and presentations. Stresses development of good written and oral presentation skills, as well as familiarity with a wide range of multimedia tools. Core Category: Discovery Close - Prerequisites: BCIS 2610 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3620 File Concepts and Procedures ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to COBOL programming in the business environment. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured program design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of common business-oriented applications using COBOL. Coverage of language syntax, data and file structures editing, report generation, data validation, basic file processing and an introduction to batch and interactive JCL. - Prerequisites: BCIS 2610 or equivalent; a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT).
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3630 Object ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction of abstract data types, inheritance, object identity, polymorphism as they relate to building business objects and business classes; use of Java programming language depicting the object orientation concepts; use of class libraries and Java packages for business object construction. - Prerequisites: BCIS 2610 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course; or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3680 Enterprise ( 3 Hours )
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Concepts of enterprise-level Java development such as graphical interfaces, JavaBeans, database services, and distributed systems as they relate to building object-oriented applications at the enterprise-level. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 3690 Information Systems Concepts ( 3 Hours )
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Concepts of advanced COBOL programming: computer utilization, business applications, data structures, information systems research potential and software design on interactive systems. Topics include structured designs, software development tools, advance file processing, utilities, OS and interactive JCL, report writer, debugging, sorting and other advanced COBOL language features. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3620 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4610 Analysis of Business Information Systems ( 3 Hours )
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An integrated perspective of the problems in today’s information systems environment, concentration on contemporary design methodologies and considerations unique to users of computers and information systems. Topics include current systems analysis, modular design, development and implementation, documentation, project planning and task definition, and other systems analysis topics. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3610 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4620 Introduction to Database Applications ( 3 Hours )
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Analysis of file organization techniques and data structures. Consideration of the management of data as a resource. Design of data models and databases in business organizations. Use of database management systems and user-oriented data languages. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3610 , BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4630 Fundamentals of Information Technology Security ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to the security systems development life cycle and its effects on application development, software engineering, traditional systems analysis and networking. Examines the various components of information privacy and security. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4640 Administrative Problems in Information Systems ( 3 Hours )
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Advanced analysis of business information systems. An integrated investigation of business computer information systems programming and systems development concepts. Use of project management methodologies, concentration on tools and techniques, formal presentations and group dynamics. - Prerequisites: BCIS 4610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4650 Visual Programming for Business Applications ( 3 Hours )
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Business application design and development from the perspective of visual programming technologies. Emphasis on performance characteristics and user interface design considerations. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4660 Decision Systems Design ( 3 Hours )
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Investigates model-based approaches to the design of decision systems for business and industry. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3610 . DSCI 3710 or DSCI 3870 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4670 Continuing Seminar in Computer ( 3 Hours )
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Seminar on current topics in business computer information systems. Examines state-of-the-art issues associated with the design, development, implementation, control and management of business computer information systems. Prerequisite(s): - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4680 Distributed Systems and Teleprocessing ( 3 Hours )
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Development of an understanding of the differences between centralized, decentralized and distributed data processing systems; their relationships with the business enterprise, data communications and the parameters affecting the implementation of the system; provides background for analysis, design, selection and evaluation of hardware, software and support required for a distributed data processing environment. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4690 Information Technology Management ( 3 Hours )
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Overview of the management of an organization’s information assets. Emphasizes techniques and issues specific to information systems department management; the development, implementation and operation of computer-based information systems; as well as personnel, career management, assessment, legal, ethical, global and societal issues. BCIS degree majors must take this course within 12 hours of graduation. - Prerequisites: BCIS 4610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department; completion of all other business foundation courses with a grade of C or better and senior standi
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4700 Problem Solving and Decision Making Process ( 3 Hours )
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Study of the process of decision making, and the information requirements of decisions; decision support system tool selection and DSS applications development. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4710 Object ( 3 Hours )
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Examines the object-oriented paradigm and the analysis and design of information systems using object-oriented approaches. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4720 Web ( 3 Hours )
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Provides tools, skills, and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the use of web-based information systems. In addition to acquiring basic skills for development of web-based information systems, the student develops an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, electronic commerce, electronic distribution and electronic collaboration. The student explores several problem areas in electronic commerce such as security (authentication, privacy), encryption, safeguarding of intellectual property rights, acceptable use policies, and legal liabilities. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3630 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4740 Administration and Policy in Information Security ( 3 Hours )
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Investigates the major concepts and techniques used in client-server systems architecture and information security, beginning with a strategic planning process for security. Subjects include security practices, security architecture and models, continuity planning and disaster recovery planning. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4800 Cooperative Education ( 1-3 Hours )
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Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Pass/no pass only. Cannot be used as a support course. - Prerequisites: BCIS 3620 or BCIS 3630 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); student must meet the employer’s requirements, and have consent of the department chair or BCIS undergraduate coordinator.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4900 Special Problems ( 1-3 Hours )
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See department advisor for details - Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 , MATH 1100 . BCIS 2610 or equivalent; ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or better; MATH 1190 or equivalent; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previ
View Course Schedule - BCIS 4951 Honors College Capstone Thesis ( 3 Hours )
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Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Core Category: Capstone - Prerequisites: Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5090 Introduction to Business Computer Information Systems ( 1.5 )
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Examines the interaction between information systems and the organizational context. Specific topics to be covered include the strategic role of information systems (IS), interorganizational systems, the Internet and WWW, electronic commerce, reengineering, the human impacts of IS, the management of change, IS development and implementation, and emerging types of information technology. Course work includes lectures, readings, case analyses and discussion, electronic meeting technology, hands-on computer assignments and a team field project. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5100 E-Commerce Systems Technologies ( 3 Hours )
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Tools, skills, and understanding of the key technologies used in e-commerce, from basic systems design and networking to web site content-management technologies. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5090 or equivalent, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5105 E-Business Site Construction ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to the technologies of electronic business web site design. Topics include the principles of web design, use of animation and sound, and the creation of database-driven sites. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5100 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5110 Structure of Programming Languages ( 3 Hours )
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Introduces graduate students to new approaches in programming business applications. Makes use of visual programming tools such as VB.NET as well as traditional programming tools such as JAVA. Problem-solving techniques and structured programming are covered early and used throughout the course. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5090 or equivalent or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5120 Information Systems Development ( 3 Hours )
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Foundations of business information systems analysis and design. Concentration on contemporary design methodologies and computer-aided software engineering techniques. Topics include strategic information systems planning, requirements analysis, user interface design, data design, process design, system testing, ethics and system audit ability, control and security. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5090 or equivalent or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5130 Fundamentals of Presentation Design ( 3 Hours )
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Focuses on the concepts, design and delivery of business presentations in today’s challenging business environments. Develops techniques for defining target audiences and meeting their demands, especially senior executive demands. Address issues of written, oral and electronic presentation to these target audiences. Applies the elements and principles of aesthetic design, as well as basics of color theory and its application, to presentations. Requires students to develop an appreciation for both functional and aesthetic design. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5090 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5420 Foundations of Database Management Systems ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to database and database management systems technology within the framework of a business environment. Topics include the study of analysis, design, development and implementation of database-oriented file organizations in business applications. - Prerequisites: Consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5510 Information Technology Resource Management ( 3 Hours )
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Investigates the major concepts and techniques using information technology to meet the needs of an organization. Includes skills management, hardware and software portfolio management, outsourcing partnering, return on investment of IT projects, and flexibility in dealing with environmental change. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5520 Information Technology Service Management ( 3 Hours )
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Provides a standards-based framework to structure IT-related activities and approaches for supporting and delivering IT services; to enhance the interactions of IT technical personnel with business customers and users; and to increase the quality, reliability and flexibility of IT services. Investigates the relationships of ITSM processes (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, COSO) with other business process improvement approaches (e.g., TQM, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, CMMI, SOX), frameworks and methodologies. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5600 Visual Information Technologies ( 3 Hours )
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Role of visual information systems in organizations. Alternative taxonomies of information systems, in particular, modes of processing. Human-machine information and data access systems. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5110 or equivalent, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5610 Executive and Decision Support Technologies ( 3 Hours )
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Analysis of how computer systems can assist executive decision making and improve productivity. Emphasis is placed on the design, construction, utilization and managerial impacts of executive support systems. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5620 Networking and Telecommunications ( 3 Hours )
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Examines strategic impact on the business organization of the convergence of telecommunications and computer topics. Includes the design and organizational restructuring issues associated with new technologies in telecommunications. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5630 Information Technology Security ( 3 Hours )
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Examines technical and managerial issues associated with the design, development and deployment of security of client/server and other computer systems. Topics include security and privacy issues associated with architectures, platform connectivity and networks. - Prerequisites: BCIS 4630 (or equivalent), BCIS 5110 , BCIS 5120 and BCIS 5420 ; or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5640 Object ( 3 Hours )
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Examines a variety of managerial issues associated with developing and implementing object-oriented system applications within business. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 and BCIS 5420 , or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5650 Emerging Information Technologies ( 3 Hours )
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Examines various managerial and technical issues associated with the introduction of new information technologies within the firm. Subjects include environmental scanning for new IT developments, assessment of new IT and legal/ethical issues. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 and BCIS 5420 , or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5660 Data Administration and Project Management ( 3 Hours )
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Examines data administration and project management functions including the implementation and acquisition of business computer information systems within the constraints of legal, technological, economic and environmental issues. Topics are analyzed with respect to their impact on the selection, acquisition, utilization and evaluation of business computer information systems. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 and BCIS 5420 , or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5670 International Issues in Information Technology ( 3 Hours )
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Discussion and in-depth analysis of contemporary information systems topics with emphasis on the economic and technological impact of computer information systems on the business environment. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5680 Web-Based Systems Development ( 3 Hours )
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Provides tools, skills and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the emergence of electronic commerce on the Internet. In addition to acquiring basic skills for navigating the Internet and creating a personal electronic presence of the World Wide Web, the student will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, electronic shopping, electronic distribution and electronic collaboration. The student will also explore several of the problem areas in electronic commerce such as security (authentication, privacy), encryption, safeguarding or intellectual property rights, acceptable use policies and legal liabilities. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 and BCIS 5420 , or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5690 Topics in Information Technology ( 3 Hours )
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Current issues dealing with the development and use of information technologies in business. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: BCIS 5120 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5700 Strategic Use of Information Technology ( 3 Hours )
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Provides an overview and understanding of the issues involved in the strategic management of the information assets of organizations. Examines a broad range of issues and problems associated with the management of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) and their alignment with the strategic goals of the organizations. Focuses on the managerial rather than the technical issues and views IS from the perspective of managers at all levels. - Prerequisites: Completion of Foundation and Technology Sequence course work and within 9 hours of graduation.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5800 Cooperative Education Internship ( 3 Hours )
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Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Pass/no pass only. Cannot be used as a support course. - Prerequisites: Student must meet employer’s requirements and have consent of department chair or BCIS master’s coordinator.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5900 Special Problems ( 1-3 Hours )
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Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 5910 Special Problems ( 1-3 Hours )
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Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6010 Seminar in Business Administration ( 3 Hours )
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Covers one or more special fields. May be repeated for credit. Two or more sections may be taken concurrently. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6100 Seminar in Instructional Practices in Information Systems ( 1 Hour )
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Study of instructional methods used in information systems and management science. Intended to be a rigorous course that exposes doctoral students in information systems and management science to an array of topics in teaching methodologies. Focuses on those topics that provide doctoral students with practical teaching tips to help them become more effective in the classroom. Different learning styles are addressed, and frameworks, theories and teaching models are presented that help doctoral students continually improve their teaching throughout their career. - Prerequisites: Consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6650 Seminar in General Systems Theory ( 3 Hours )
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Study of computer information systems in the context of their interaction with the environment in which they operate, including the human decision maker and how the information system is supported or inhibited by the orientation and design of the environment in which it operates. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6660 Comparative Information Systems Theory ( 3 Hours )
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Comparative study of present theories with particular attention to the role of computer-based information systems in the organizational policy of business, government and other institutions. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6670 Topics in Information Systems ( 3 Hours )
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Topics of historical, current and future relevance in the design, development, installation and management of computer-based information systems are examined using readings, case studies and lectures. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Consent of department.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6900 Special Problems ( 3 Hours )
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Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6910 Special Problems ( 1-12 Hours )
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Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6940 Individual Research ( 1-12 Hours )
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Individual research for the doctoral candidate. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - BCIS 6950 Doctoral Dissertation ( 3, 6 or 9 )
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To be scheduled only with consent of department. 12 hours credit required. No credit assigned until dissertation has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment in this course subsequent to passing qualifying examination for admission to candidacy. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
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DSCI/MSCI Courses
- DSCI 2710 Data Description and Analysis with Spreadsheets ( 3 Hours )
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Collection, description and analysis of numerical data. Data presentation, tables, charts and graphs, descriptive statistics, analysis of time series and index numbers, sampling techniques and distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, with applications in quality control and productivity. Core Category: Mathematics - Prerequisites: None.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 2870 Basic Operations Research ( 3 Hours )
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Quantitative methods of analyzing business problems; survey of cost, volume and profit analysis; inventory and production models, and linear programming; game theory; network analysis. - Prerequisites: Completion of mathematics requirement.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 3710 Business Statistical Analysis Using Spreadsheets ( 3 Hours )
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Statistical inference for means and proportions, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression. Extensive use of cases and spreadsheets. - Prerequisites: ECON 1100 . DSCI 2710 with a grade of C or better; ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with grades of C or better;
View Course Schedule - DSCI 3870 Management Science ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to operations research for business decision making. Spreadsheet methods are used to evaluate the following: deterministic models; allocation problems, linear programming, sequencing and scheduling, and network models. - Prerequisites: ECON 1100 , ECON 1110 , MATH 1100 . DSCI 2710 or consent of instructor; ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 with grades of C or better; MATH 1190 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 4510 Model-Based Decision Support Systems ( 3 Hours )
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How model-based decision support systems can be utilized as a key element within a managerial decision process. Attention is paid to how and why such a model is used in a support system environment. Topics include the use of mathematical, statistical and business models that are embedded within a decision support system for dealing with both structured and semi-structured decision problems. - Prerequisites: DSCI 3870 , BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 4520 Data-Based Decision Support Systems ( 3 Hours )
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Knowledge discovery in large databases, using data mining tools and techniques. Topics include data exploration, modeling and model evaluation. Decision making in a case-embedded business environment is emphasized. - Prerequisites: DSCI 3710 , BCIS 3610 . 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 4700 Problem Solving and Decision Making Process ( 3 Hours )
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Study of the process of decision making and the information requirements of decisions; decision support systems tool selection and DSS applications development. - Prerequisites: BCIS 4660 or ACCT 4100 or LSCM 3960 or MGMT 3830 ; 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken DSCI course, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 4900 Special Problems ( 1-3 Hours )
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See department advisor for details - Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s): None.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 4951 Honors College Capstone Thesis ( 3 Hours )
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Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Core Category: Capstone - Prerequisites: Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5010 Statistical Analysis ( 1.5 )
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Basic descriptive and inferential statistics; includes frequency distributions, averages, dispersions, index numbers, time-series analysis, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distribution, estimation, tests of significance, chi-square, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and sample design. This course meets the deficiency requirement of statistics (DSCI 2710 and 3710) for MBA candidates, and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. - Prerequisites: MATH 1190 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5180 Introduction to Decision Making ( 3 Hours )
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Emphasis on model assumptions, applying the correct statistical model and interpreting the results. Topics include simple regression, multiple regression (e.g., qualitative variable coding, model building) and experimental design (e.g., completely randomized design, randomized block design, multi-factor designs). - Prerequisites: DSCI 5010 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5210 Model-Based Decision Making ( 3 Hours )
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Explains how model-based decision support systems aid managerial decision processes. Attention will be paid to the how and why such a model is used in a support system environment. Course topics include the use of mathematical, statistical and business models that are embedded in decision support systems for dealing with both structured and semi-structured decision problems. Students identify opportunities and problems for which the use of modeling will enhance a decision maker’s chance of success. Different type of models and decision structuring techniques will be compared and contrasted, and appropriate techniques will be illustrated to analyze real-life situations. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5010 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5220 Survey Sampling ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to sampling theory and applications. Attention is focused on major survey sampling techniques, including cluster, ratio, stratified and simple random sampling. Principal concepts and methods of acceptance sampling that are useful in quality control are presented, including operating characteristic curves, and single, double and sequential sampling plans for attributes and variables. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5230 Non ( 3 Hours )
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Analysis of business research data that is categorical or ordinal (ranked or scaled) and is therefore not suitable for computations such as means and standard deviations. Topics include measurements of consumer preferences, market segmentation, labor or job grades, racial and sex classifications, and exempt characteristics and performance ratings. Single and multiple sample techniques are discussed. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5010 or equivalent, or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5240 Data ( 3 Hours )
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A survey of data mining techniques and software is presented. Topics include extracting information from large databases and designing data-based decision support systems. Decision making in a case-embedded business environment is emphasized. Topics include latest advances in data mining research. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5250 Statistical Techniques in Simulation ( 3 Hours )
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Examination of construction and use of simulation models in business. Random number and process generators, construction of simulation models, introduction to special purpose simulation languages and research project. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5010 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5260 Business Process Analytics ( 3 Hours )
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Utilization of problem-solving techniques applied to the functional areas of business under risk and uncertainty. Business process analysis concepts, methodologies and tools are utilized in solving real problems in the business, government and academic settings. The foundations for this are business process analysis employing business process software, six sigma analysis and state-of-the-art statistical software. Students will develop and present solutions to the problems chosen for analysis. Emphasis is placed on problem structuring, creating solutions and presentations of solutions. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5310 Risk and Life ( 3 Hours )
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Estimation of completing risks (likelihoods and consequences) using predictive survival analysis and failure models. Applications consider timing of events (occurrences of economic events, bankruptcies, introduction of competing products, for example) and their dependency on time dependent covariates (changing demographics, business requirements). Topics include robust methodology allowing for stratification across varying levels of risks. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5320 Quality Control ( 3 Hours )
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Broad coverage of managerial and statistical aspects of quality control, including quality assurance and quality management. Topic coverage includes problem-solving tools, process capability assessment, control charts for variables, control charts for attributes and advanced control chart methods. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5010 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5330 Enterprise Applications of Business Intelligence ( 3 Hours )
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Current issues in the utilization of business intelligence (BI) in business, government, academia and innovation. Topics include the concepts, methodologies and tools to efficiently and effectively implement business intelligence endeavors. Emphasis is placed on current direction of BI as it is relevant to projects underway in business, government and academia across all levels of their value chains. A semester project in the area of BI relevant to a functional area of business is an important component of this course. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5340 Predictive Modeling and Business Forecasting ( 3 Hours )
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Covers major topics used in developing predictive modeling and applied statistical forecasting models that are of major interest to business, government and academia. These include exploring the calibration of models, the estimation of seasonal indices and the selection of variables to generate operational business forecasts. Topics assist business professionals in utilizing historical patterns to build a more constructive view of their future. Overview of how these topics can be used with data capture, integration and information deployment capabilities to ensure more productive decisions and more accurate planning. Modern forecasting techniques are covered for the evaluation of sophisticated business models used to make intelligent decisions in marketing, finance, personnel management, production scheduling, process control, facilities management and strategic planning. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5690 Topics in Decision Sciences ( 3 Hours )
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Current issues dealing with the development and use of decision science models in business. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.Close - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5900 Special Problems ( 3-Jan )
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Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - DSCI 5910 Special Problems ( 3-Jan )
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Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6000 Theory and Application of Nonparametric Statistics ( 3 Hours )
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Analysis of business research data that is categorical or ordinal (ranked or scaled). Topics include linear rank statistics, test of location for single and multiple sample problems, goodness-of-fit tests, measures of association, related samples tests and independent samples tests, rank tests for ordered alternatives and permutation tests. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 or equivalent.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6010 Seminar in Business Administration ( 3 Hours )
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Covers one or more special fields. May be repeated for credit, and two or more sections may be taken concurrently. - Prerequisites: None
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6710 Theory and Application of Stochastic Modeling ( 3 Hours )
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Probabilistic modeling techniques with emphasis on manufacturing and services. Specific topics covered include inventory theory and methods, scheduling, queuing theory, availability, maintainability, repairability, reliability, Markov processes and renewal theory. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 .
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6720 Experimental Design and Statistical Modeling ( 3 Hours )
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Emphasis is focused on both the design and analysis aspects of planned experimentation. Topics include completely randomized designs, block designs, factorial designs, design resolution and fractional factorial designs, response surface analysis, evolutionary operations in process improvement and Taguchi methods. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5180 .
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6740 Theory and Application of Operations Research ( 3 Hours )
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Introduction to the theoretical foundations of operation research techniques. Examples and exercises included with an application orientation. Designed to enhance one’s understanding of mathematical basis of and research in operations research. Covers the two broad areas of deterministic and stochastic models in operation research. An understanding of basic calculus and matrix algebra is assumed. - Prerequisites: DSCI 5210 or consent of department.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6750 Management Science Seminar ( 3 Hours )
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Organizational problems involved in the development and implementation of various management science models, as well as the applicability of the models to different technical problems in varying ecotechnological systems; in-depth study of areas of potential application of the more widely used management science models. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Consent of department.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6900 Special Problems ( 1-3 Hours )
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Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in fields involved. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6910 Special Problems ( 1-12 Hours )
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Research by doctoral students in fields of special interest. Includes project research studies and intensive reading programs, accompanied by conferences with professors in field involved. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6940 Individual Research ( 1-12 Hours )
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Individual research for the doctoral candidate. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
View Course Schedule - MSCI 6950 Doctoral Dissertation ( 3, 6 or 9 )
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To be scheduled only with consent of department. 12 hours credit required. No credit assigned until dissertation has been completed and filed with the graduate dean. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment in this course subsequent to passing qualifying examination for admission to candidacy. May be repeated for credit. - Prerequisites: Approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the CoB Graduate Programs Office prior to registration.
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