Management Science and Information Systems | Summer 2010 Undergraduate Credit Courses

Cat. No./Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Cr	Class No.	Fee	Register
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MSIS110 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	J Frankel	Jun 1 - Jul 15	M-1-608 McCormack Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 608	TuTh	10a - 1p	3	1246	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS110: Introduces systems thinking principles, computers, information systems, and their use in business decision making. Topics include management information systems concepts and components, issues involving information management, productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of state-of-the-art technology. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
MSIS110 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	V Chiachio	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1249	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS110: Introduces systems thinking principles, computers, information systems, and their use in business decision making. Topics include management information systems concepts and components, issues involving information management, productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of state-of-the-art technology. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS111L Managerial Statistics	P Vaccaro	Jul 20 - Aug 26	M-3-204 McCormack Bldg - 3rd Floor - Room 204	TuTh	1:30p - 4:30p	3	1519	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS111L: Provides the student with the basic statistical techniques needed for business decision making in areas such as operations management, quality improvement, marketing research, finance, and general management. The course examines collection and presentation of data, frequency distributions, basic probability, statistical inference, and regression. Students use statistical software for data presentation and analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 129. MGT students only. Corerequisite: MSIS 110. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
MSIS123 Introduction to Information Security	G Kelley	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1905	$960	Course has been cancelled. For more information, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
Description for MSIS123: This course will present an overview of the threats to your information technology infrastructure and intellectual property, with an emphasis on the detection and prevention of intrusions or theft. The protection of services such as the World Wide Web, file sharing, and e-mail will be analyzed. The vulnerabilities and hardening of major operating systems such as Linux and Microsoft’s Windows 2000 will be discussed. The course takes a holistic approach, discussing the technical but focusing on the need for proper training and procedures in the maintenance of an effective yet secure information technology infrastructure. While the material of the course is technical in nature, no systems administration or software development experience is assumed. A good familiarity with the use of the Internet and computers is required, and some knowledge of TCP/IP would be helpful. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS212 Managerial Decision Making	G Corzine	Jun 1 - Jul 15	M-2-116 McCormack Bldg - 2nd Floor - Room 116	TuTh	10a - 1p	3	1250	$960	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS212: Provides the student with knowledge of more advanced decision making tools building upon the skills developed in MSIS 110 and MSIS 111. The emphasis of this course is on using management information systems and quantitative analysis tools to improve the quality of managerial decision making. Topics include decision theory and analysis, optimization, simulation, and forecasting. Students use advanced functions in spreadsheet packages and decision support software for analysis of practically oriented problems in various management setting. Prerequisites: MSIS 110 and one of the following: MSIS 111, MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 270, SOCIOL 350. MGT students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS212 Managerial Decision Making	M Stone	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1251	$960	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS212: Provides the student with knowledge of more advanced decision making tools building upon the skills developed in MSIS 110 and MSIS 111. The emphasis of this course is on using management information systems and quantitative analysis tools to improve the quality of managerial decision making. Topics include decision theory and analysis, optimization, simulation, and forecasting. Students use advanced functions in spreadsheet packages and decision support software for analysis of practically oriented problems in various management setting. Prerequisites: MSIS 110 and one of the following: MSIS 111, MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 270, SOCIOL 350. MGT students only. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
MSIS223 Systems Security	G Kelley	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1526	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS223: An overview of information systems security, with applications. Topics addressed include a mix of Access Control Systems and Methodology, Telecommunications and Networking Security, Security Management Practices, Application and Systems Development Security, Cryptography, Security Architecture and Models, Operations Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Systems Security Law and Ethics, and Physical Systems Security. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS301 Operations Management	D Shimshak	Jun 2 - Jul 14	W-1-031 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 031	MW	10a - 1p	3	1247	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS301: Introduces the student to the concepts and techniques used by organizations to support their fundamental task of producing goods and services. This course includes a balanced view of the manufacture of tangible goods and the production of less-tangible services. Topics covered include product and process strategy, quality management, production planning for manufacturing and for service organizations, and inventory management. The course also includes an examination of the interactions of operations management, quantitative decision making techniques, and information technology. Students use management science techniques and software to examine a wide variety of operations management problems. Prerequisites: MSIS 110 and 111 (or approved substitutes), prerequisite (or corequisite) MATH 134, 135, 140, 141, 145 or 146. And a minimum of 60 credits. MGT students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS301 Operations Management	D Shimshak	Jun 2 - Jul 14	W-1-031 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 031	MW	1:30p - 4:30p	3	1248	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS301: Introduces the student to the concepts and techniques used by organizations to support their fundamental task of producing goods and services. This course includes a balanced view of the manufacture of tangible goods and the production of less-tangible services. Topics covered include product and process strategy, quality management, production planning for manufacturing and for service organizations, and inventory management. The course also includes an examination of the interactions of operations management, quantitative decision making techniques, and information technology. Students use management science techniques and software to examine a wide variety of operations management problems. Prerequisites: MSIS 110 and 111 (or approved substitutes), prerequisite (or corequisite) MATH 134, 135, 140, 141, 145 or 146. And a minimum of 60 credits. MGT students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS310 Client/Server Programming	O Gutierrez	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-034 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 034	TuTh	6p - 9p	3	1904	$960	Course has been cancelled. For more information, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
Description for MSIS310: Introduces students to graphical/visual programming concepts using current programming languages and Microsoft Windows Environment. The course will expose the students to both procedural and event-driven programming; it will also introduce component-based client/server implementation. Prerequisites: MSIS 110, prerequisite (or corequisite) MATH 134, 135, 140, 141, 145 or 146 and a minimum of 60 credits. MGT students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
MSIS426 e-Business and e-Commerce Infrastructure	J Kuilboer	Jul 19 - Aug 25	S-2-065 Science Bldg - 2nd Floor - Room 065	MW	1:30p - 4:30p	3	1520	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS426: e-Business and e-Commerce are essential parts of doing business today. Electronic Business is the use of computer-mediated networks for any process conducted by an organization (for-profit or otherwise). Electronic Commerce refers to e-Business processes that involve the transfer of ownership or rights for goods or services. Through lectures, case analyses and lab exercises, students will experience the technologies allowing alignment of Web with business priorities. Topics include development of e-Commerce Web sites, implemented through packaged solutions or their creation, using markup languages such as HTML and XML, scripting languages, database, security, and online payment technologies. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] MSIS480 Management Science and Information Systems Internship	J Goldman	Jun 1 - Aug 24	W-1-004 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 004	Tu	6p - 9p	3	1131	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS480: Provides students with opportunities for full- or part-time work experience in a management science and information systems setting. On-site supervisors and faculty sponsors provide guidance and supervision for each intern. Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credits MGT students only; requires permission of department. For more information, please contact department (617.287.7700). Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960