Data Analysis and Business Modelling
Process of transforming input data into useful information for effective business decision making. The use of data and information to better understand the customers and the markets. Hands-on experience with computer software tools in data analysis, model development and solution analysis.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA and combined Business majors. In Fall Term open to BAcc majors until date specified in Registration guide. In Winter Term open to BBA majors until date specified in Registration guide.
Introduction to Information Systems
Information systems and technology and its interactions with functional areas. Topics include information systems concepts, data management, the internet and applications, organizational information systems, and cultural, legal, security and ethical issues in the information age.
Lectures, case discussions, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: not open to BAcc, BBA, BBE, BCB or combined Business majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ITIS 2P91.
Management of Information Systems and Technology
Value and uses of information systems for business operation and management decision making for strategic advantage. Applications to business including intranet, extranet and e-commerce. Analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of information systems and the management challenges of information technology.
Lectures, discussion, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BBA and BTEB majors. In Fall Term open to BBA Co-op majors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 1P97.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ITIS 2P51 and 3P97.
Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
Multivariate data analysis and quantitative methods in information systems and their application to business decision making. SPSS and/or other relevant statistical software to generate solution output. Topics include data preparation, data testing and transformation, multiple regression, principal components analysis, common factor analysis, multiple discriminant analysis, multiple and logistic regression and multivariate analysis of variance. Introduction to structural equation modelling, hierarchical linear modelling, canonical correlation or multidimensional scaling.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97; MATH 1P97 and 1P98.
Fundamentals of Database Design and Management
Role of databases in organizations. Business requirement analysis and use of tools and techniques for designing and administering a new database. Conceptual data modelling and emphasis on the relational database model. Application of concepts using current commercial systems. Database manipulation using SQL and other query mechanisms. Transaction management, maintenance, reliability and security. Database trends and emerging technologies.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97.
Research Topic
Directed intensive study and research under the supervision of a faculty member in an area in which the student has shown particular competence.
Restriction: open to BBA, BBE and combined Business majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Chair and supervising faculty member.
Note: topic to be chosen in consultation with the supervising faculty member.
Data Mining Techniques and Applications
Foundations, functionalities and applications of data mining. Data mining languages and systems, data characterization, generalization and comparison, classification and prediction, association rule mining, and clustering.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97.
e-Business Applications
Architecture of e-commerce applications and communications infrastructure supporting e-business. Managing e-business practices and strategic deployment of e-business for global competitive advantage.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97.
Systems Analysis and Design
System development life cycle and design strategies. Feasibility study, process modelling and data modelling. System prototyping, implementation, operation and maintenance and security. User involvement and training. Measurement and evaluation of system performance and emerging trends.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97.
Supply Chain Management
(also offered as OPER 4P26)
Supply chain modelling and performance. Managing material, information and financial flows. Enabling roles of the Internet, technology and information. Design of supply chain networks, applications of ERP, e-commerce and e-procurement technologies and decision support systems in managing supply chains. Business process outsourcing and strategic partnerships.
Lectures, case discussion, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97; ECON 2P91 and OPER 2P91.
Information Assurance
Concepts, terminologies, models and practices related to confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. Security investigation and analysis, technical, legal, socio-political, and managerial issues related to information security and privacy, security threats, risk management, identification and prioritization of information assets, information security strategy and architecture, continuity planning, physical security, personnel security, technologies and techniques in information security.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BCB and combined Business majors.
Prerequisite(s): ITIS 2P91 (3P97) or ACTG 3P97.
Research Topic
Directed study or research under the supervision of a faculty member in an area of demonstrated student competence.
Restriction: open to BBA, BBE, BCB and combined business majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Chair and supervising faculty member.
Note: topic to be chosen in consultation with the supervising faculty member.
Topics in Information Systems
Courses in specialized areas within the discipline.
Restriction: open to BAcc, BBA, BBE and combined Business majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.