The Masters of Science in Information Systems & Technology College of Engineering and Computer Science University of Michigan-Dearborn A Rackham School of Graduate Studies Program PH: 1-59-561; FAX: 1-59-692; E-mail: imsedep@engin.umd.umich.edu www.engin.umd.umich.edu/imse/gradprog The Program: This 0 credit hour degree program is for engineers, computer scientists, business people, and other professionals who have responsibility for using, designing, improving, installing, managing, and evaluating integrated enterprise wide information systems. Specializations are available in the areas of: Information Management Applications Supply Chain and Information Systems Design Information Security and Quality Web Information Management Information Systems Engineering The Goals: The MS in IS&T program is a response to the need of students who want to complement, extend, and integrate technical and organizational knowledge on information systems. The program designed meet the need of the industry to incorporate enterprise wide information systems to be competitive in the global market place. Students who possess either technical knowledge about computers and information systems, or knowledge about information needs and information system requirements in organizations, but who want to expand their knowledge in a constructive way, constitute an important part of the intended audience. The degree aims to achieve simultaneously the following educational goals. 1. Provide access to advances in the information systems field. This will allow the students to acquire additional depth in specific areas of information systems and information technology. 2. Address the need of effectively integrating information technology in organizations. The concern here is with general issues stemming from the need to combine technical expertise together with an understanding of organizational issues and problems.. Provide training in specific areas of specialization. This will permit students to focus on the development of information system support for a particular type of organization or functional area. The degree is offered through the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. As in the cases of existing MS degree programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the course offerings for the MS I(S&T) program are mainly in late afternoon and evening hours to enable students to earn the degree through part-time study. The program is also available though the web in a distance learning mode. Program Prerequisites: A bachelor s degree in engineering, a physical science, computer science, applied mathematics, business administration, or liberal arts. A course in computer programming, such as C++ or Java (IMSE 255, IMSE/CIS 150, CIS 205 or equivalent). A course in data structures (IMSE 50/51,CIS 50/52 or equivalent) These course requirements may be completed after admission into the program on a conditional/lack of preparation basis. Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from someone familiar with the candidates academic performance, are also required. The average undergraduate GPA required is.0/4.0 or 1 P age
better to be accepted as a regular graduate student to the program. An applicant with a lower GPA may be granted conditional/probationary admission consistent with the Rackham guidelines. 1. Required Core Courses (9 credit hours): IMSE 556/CIS 556 Database Management Systems IMSE 5725/CIS572 Object Oriented Systems Design 2. Concentration Area: (15 credit hours): Six concentration areas exist in the program. Five of the concentration areas are specifically identified in the table below while the sixth one is an individual concentration area that is developed jointly with the student and the IST Program Advisor. Each concentration area includes One Concentration Core Course ( credit hours) One Cognate Course ( credit hours) selected from one of the four remaining concentration areas in the program Three Concentration Electives (9 credit hours). The remaining credit hours may be selected with the approval of the graduate advisor. With the approval of their graduate advisor, students may substitute a master's thesis for no more than six credit hours of graduate course work or select the IMSE 592 Capstone Project in IST course with another elective course. MS in IS&T Program Structure Concentration Areas Information Management Applications Supply Chain and Information Systems Design Information Security and Quality Web Information Management Information Systems Engineering Concentration Focus Applications Design and Modeling Specialized Area Specialized Area System Layer Implementation Prerequisite courses IMSE 255, IMSE 51 or CIS 50 Required Core Courses ( courses or 9 credits) Concentration Core Course (1 course or credits) Cognate Course (1 course or credits) IMSE/CIS 556 IMSE 570 IMSE 5725 / CIS 572 IMSE 5715 IMSE 5655 CIS 544 CIS 562 CIS 586 Any course drawn from remaining four concentration areas that complements knowledge acquired in a specific concentration area. Concentration Electives ( courses or 9 credits) IMSE 564 EM 55, IMSE 526 EM 541, IMSE 5275 EM 545, IMSE 5285 IMSE 515 IMSE 516 IMSE 5215 IMSE 58 IMSE 559 IMSE 5715 IMSE 580 IMSE 581 CIS 544 IMSE 557/CIS 527 IMSE 5715 CIS 546 CIS 548 CIS 565 CIS 568/ECE 57 IMSE 557/CIS 527 CIS 568/ ECE 57 CIS 525 CIS 54 CIS 550 CIS 559 IMSE 577/CIS 577 CIS 586 CIS 571 IMSE 557/CIS 527 IMSE 5715 IMSE 577/CIS 577 CIS 568/ECE 57 CIS 544 CIS 550 CIS 55 CIS 562 CIS 578/ECE 578 Approved Electives, Project, or Thesis (6 credit hours) IMSE 699/ CIS 699 (6 credits) OR IMSE 592, Capstone Project in IST ( credit hours) and a credit hour elective with the approval of Advisor 6 credit hours of electives with the approval from Advisor. OR ** MS (IS&T) students can not earn program credit for IMSE 554 or EMGT 50 courses. 2 P age
Examples of Course Selection In this section, we outline a sample course selection for Information Management Applications; Information Quality and Security; and Web Information Management Concentrations. Sample Program for Part-Time Students (Information Management Applications Concentration) Fall (Year I) IMSE 515 Fundamentals of Program and Project management Winter (Year I) IMSE 556 IMSE 556 Database Systems IMSE 5715 Modeling of Integrated Information Systems Summer I (Year I) IMSE 5725 Object Oriented Systems Design Fall (Year II) EM 510 Managerial Finance and Economics IMSE 525 Finance and Economics Software Application Cognate Course (e.g., CIS 525, CIS 527, CIS 544) 2 1 Winter (Year II) IMSE 564 ABAP Programming EMGT 545 OB and Human Resource Management IMSE 5285 Human Resource Software Application 2 1 Summer I (Year II) Elective Sample Program for Part-Time Students (Information Quality and Security Concentration) Fall (Year I) Winter (Year I) CIS 527 Computer Networks IMSE 556 IMSE 556 Database Systems CIS 546 Wireless Network Security and Privacy Summer I (Year I) IMSE 5725 Object Oriented Systems Design Fall (Year II) Winter (Year II) CIS 544 Computer and Network Security CIS 565 Software Quality Assurance Cognate Course (e.g., IMSE 5715, IMSE 516, IMSE 577, CIS 559) Elective Summer I (Year II) Elective Sample Program for Part-Time Students (Web Information Management Concentration) Fall (Year I) Winter (Year I) CIS 525 - Web Technology IMSE 556 IMSE 556 Database Systems IMSE 577 User Interface Design & Analysis Summer I (Year I) IMSE 5725 Object Oriented Systems Design Fall (Year II) Winter (Year II) CIS 54 - The Semantic Web CIS 562 - Web Information Management Cognate Course (e.g., IMSE 5715, IMSE 516, CIS 559) Elective Summer I (Year II) Elective P age
Titles and descriptions of the courses are given below: CIS 525 - Web Technology [F] The study of technologies used to design and implement multimedia websites. Topics include web servers, HTML, CGI, scripting languages, Java applets, back-end database connectivity, web security, multimedia, XML, web services,.net, semantic web. ( credits) CIS 527 Computer Networks [F] The technical and management aspects of computer networks and distributed systems. Topics include: communication hardware, communication protocols, network architecture, local area networks, distributed database systems. Case studies and a research project will be assigned. ( credits) CIS 54 - The Semantic Web [F] The aim of this course is to investigate the fundamental concepts, techniques, and technologies for enabling the envisioned semantic web. The topics to be covered include ontologies, domain modeling, logic, reasoning and inference techniques, semantic web services, and ontology interoperation/mappings. We will review major semantic web research projects, as well as current technologies for enabling the semantic web. ( credits) CIS 55 - Programmable Mobile/Wireless Technologies and Pervasive Computing [W] This course covers contemporary technologies for programmable mobile and wireless intelligent hand-held devices. Students will get an overview of mobile operating system concepts/techniques and will learn how to develop software for mobile/smart devices, with particular emphasis on the constraints intrinsic to such devices. Topics in locationbased services and pervasive computing will also be covered. Participation in a project is a requirement in this course. ( credits) CIS 57 - Advanced Networking and Distributed Systems [W] This course focuses on the design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of large-scale networked systems. Specific networking topics include congestion/flow control, traffic analysis, routing, internetworking, multicast, mobile and wireless networks, quality of service, and security. Fundamental distributed systems topics include domain name service, global routing protocols, content delivery networks, and peer-to-peer systems. ( credits) CIS 544 - Computer and Network Security [F] This course will provide a broad-spectrum introduction to the fundamental principles of computer and network security. Topics will include security policies, models and mechanisms for confidentiality, integrity and availability, access control, authorization, cryptography and applications, threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks, key management, firewalls and security services in computer networks. ( credits) CIS 546 - Wireless Network Security and Privacy [W] This course focuses on security issues in wireless networks, such as cellular networks, wireless LANs, mobile ad-hoc networks, vehicular networks, sensor networks, and RFID. The course will first present an overview of wireless networks, then focus on attacks and discuss proposed solutions and their limitations. The goal of this course is to impart state-of-the-art technologies of wireless network security, and thus motivate students to do research or pursue a career in this rapidly developing area. ( credits) CIS 55 - Software Engineering [F] Program design methodologies, control flow and data flow in programs, program measurement, software life cycle, large program design, development, testing, and maintenance, software reliability and fault tolerance, and evolutionary dynamics of software. ( credits) CIS 556 - Database Systems [W] Introduction to database system concepts and techniques. Topics covered include: database environment, ER model, relational data model, object-oriented databases, object-relational databases, database design theory and methodology, database languages, query processing and optimization, concurrency control, database recovery, and database security. ( credits) CIS 559 - Principles of Social Network Science [W] This course presents an in-depth study of various types of information networks, which range from the structure and behavior of the world-wide web, to the structure and behavior of various collaboration networks, such as bibliographic citations, viral marketing, and online social networks. Using concepts from graph theory and game 4 P age
theory, topics include small-world networks, scale-free networks, the structure of the web, link analysis and web search, and influence networks. ( credits) CIS 562 - Web Information Management [F] An in-depth examination of advances in web information management, retrieval and applications. Topics covered include: web interfaces to databases, XML standards, web database design, web database architectures, web query languages, web data restructuring, web information integration, semantic web and ontologies, and web mining. ( credits) CIS 565 - Software Quality Assurance [F] The processes, methods and techniques for developing quality software, for assessing software quality, and for maintaining the quality of software. Software testing at the unit, module, subsystem and system levels, automatic and manual techniques for generating and validating test data, the testing process, static vs. dynamic analysis, functional testing, inspections, and reliability assessment. Tradeoffs between software cost, schedule, time, and quality, integration of quality into the software development process as well as the principles of test planning and test execution. ( credits) CIS 568 - Data Mining [F] Advances in computer information systems, machine learning, statistics, intelligent systems, and methodologies for the automatic discovery of knowledge from large high-dimensional databases. This course also uses engineering development tools such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms. ( credits) EMGT 510 Managerial Finance and Economics [S2] Co-requisite: IMSE 525 or IMSE 5275 Focus is on two related topics: first, the course covers concepts and techniques of financial management in acquiring and allocating financial resources from a strategic perspective. In addition, contents include consideration of business development in the European Economic Community, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific Rim. (2 credits) EMGT 55 Marketing Management and Policy [W, S1] Co-requisite: IMSE 526 This course studies the salient features of technology-driven marketing and distinguishes technology-push from market-pull marketing. Highlights the technology-marketing interface in the context of strategic planning, market segmentation, product innovation, channels of distribution, promotional and pricing decisions. Particular attention will be paid to technology inventor-user interactions, process of adoption, and technological innovation. (2 credits) EMGT 541 Managerial Accounting [F] Co-requisite: IMSE 525 or IMSE 5275 This course introduces fundamental accounting concepts and applications that are useful in the evaluation of financial information and decision tools relevant to project planning. Students will achieve an understanding of basic accounting and cost management tools that are essential to decision making. Emphasis will be placed on assessing financial statement information through an understanding of accounting practice, the relationship between business activities and an organization s cash flows. ( credits) EMGT 545 Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management [W] Co-requisite: IMSE 528 This course encompasses key areas of human resources management and organization behavior as they relate to technical work environments. Organization design and theory will be discussed, along with motivation, leadership, employee selection skills, group and team processes, and managing diversity. Techniques for devising a personal career development plan are covered. (2 credits) IMSE 515: Fundamentals of Program Management [F, S1] An overview of the project/program management framework and knowledge areas including plan development and execution, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communications management, risk management, and procurement management. Typical program phases and life cycles observed in defense, construction, automobile, and software industries. Program organizational structures, program management processes, and international project management are covered. Role of software tools for program management and product development are discussed. Applications of lean product development techniques are considered. Cutting waste and lead time in program management are covered. Case studies are used extensively throughout the course. ( credits) 5 P age
IMSE 516: Project Management and Control [W] Project planning, scheduling, and controlling functions are discussed in detail including work breakdown structure, CPM and PERT methods, resource allocation and leveling techniques, cost control and minimization, trade-off analysis, learning curves, overlapping relationships and concurrent engineering, multiple project execution and optimization. Applications of lean techniques in program management are discussed as well as the role of IT in accelerating the product development and reducing the program time. The importance of integrating the supply chain in the product development is also considered. Case studies and project management software are used throughout the course. ( credits) IMSE 5215: Program Budget, Cost Estimation and Control [SII] This course focuses on cost estimation and control for program managers and engineers. The course introduces a systematic approach for applying engineering economy techniques in cost estimating, resource planning, cost planning, cost management and control, and the study of life cycle cost elements. An introduction to decisions under risk and uncertainty as well as an introduction to project crashing are also presented. ( credits) IMSE 525 Finance and Economics Software Application [F, W] Co-requisite: EMGT 510 This course applies concepts and techniques of financial management on business and engineering systems case studies. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/ application development software suite. (1 credit) IMSE 526 Marketing Software Application [F, W] Co-requisite: EMGT 55 This course applies concepts and techniques of marketing management on business and engineering systems case studies. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/ application development software suite. (1 credit) IMSE 5275 Managerial Accounting Software Application [F, W] Co-requisite: EMGT 540 This course applies concepts and techniques of managerial accounting on business and engineering systems case studies. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/ application development software suite. (1 credit) IMSE 5285 Human Resource Software Application [F, W] Co-requisite: EMGT 545 This course applies concepts and techniques of human resource management on business and engineering systems case studies. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/ application development software suite. (1 credit) IMSE 58 Intelligent Manufacturing [SI] A comprehensive and integrated approach to topics associated with the science of artificial intelligence and their role in today's manufacturing environments. Design and management issues including information systems in an automated and integrated manufacturing environment. ( credits) IMSE 556 Database Systems [W] Introduction to database system concepts and techniques. Topics covered include: database environment, ER model, relational data model, object-oriented databases, object-relational databases, database design theory and methodology, database languages, query processing and optimization, concurrency control, database recovery, and database security. ( credits) IMSE 559 System Simulation [W] The modeling and simulation of discrete-change, continuous-change and combined-change stochastic systems. Conducting simulation studies using contemporary software. Random number and variate distribution, input and output data analysis, model verification and validation, and variance reduction techniques. ( credits) 6 P age
IMSE 564 ABAP/4 Programming [W] Students will be introduced to programming concepts for building applications using SAP R/ software suite. The course will offer an introduction to ABAP/4 development workbench, data warehouse reporting, data dictionary, data interfaces, data modeling and data warehouse dialogue programming. ( credits) IMSE 5655 Supply Chain Management [W] This course will be a review of theory, concepts, models, methodologies and techniques for managing a supply chain. Students will be introduced to a variety of models and their applications that, a) create appropriate structure and install proper controls in the enterprise, and b) implement optimization principles utilizing value engineering, methods engineering, and behavior prediction techniques to synchronize the supply chain. Examples of supply chain of prominent industries will be described to enhance understand of this emerging, yet highly relevant concept of our interdependent global economy. ( credits) [F] The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for the analysis, design and implementation of enterprise information systems. Topics include systems and organization theories, and information systems planning and evaluation. Students will be also introduced to various systems development life cycle phases of an enterprise information system. Students will acquire an understanding of the flow of information (forecasts, financial, accounting and operational data) within an enterprise and the factors that should be considered in designing an integrated enterprise information system. This includes all systems in the business cycle from revenue forecasts, production planning, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, accounts payable, sales, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and report generation. Specifications for some of these systems will be developed utilizing ERP software such as SAP R/ application development software suite. ( credits) IMSE 5715 Modeling of Integrated Information Systems [W] A review of approaches for modeling of integrated information systems. ARIS architecture. Data, control, function, and organization views of an information system. Requirements definition, design specification, and implementation definition of the different views. Process chain diagrams. Management of ERP projects. ( credits) IMSE 5725 Object Oriented Systems Design [SI] Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts and methods of object oriented design and development. Topics that will be covered include object oriented database concepts, data models, schema design (conceptual schemas and physical schemas), query languages, physical storage of objects and indexes on objects, version management, schema evolution and system issues such as concurrent control and recovery from failure. For application programming, a programming language such as C++ will be used for database design and query language. (Cross-listed as CIS 572) ( credits) IMSE 577 User Interface Design & Analysis [W] Current theory and design techniques concerning how user interfaces for computer systems should be designed to be easy to learn and use. Focus on cognitive factors, such as the amount of learning required, and the information processing load imposed on the user. Emphasis will be on integrating multimedia in the user interface. ( credits) IMSE 699/CIS 699 Master's Thesis Project [F, W] Graduate students electing this course, while working under the general supervision of a member of the department faculty, are expected to plan and conduct the work themselves, to submit a thesis for review and approval, and to present an oral defense of the thesis. (6 credits) 7 P age