Information Technology Degrees Online

General Studies Courses: 36 credit hours
ENGL 111 College English I
ENGL 112 College English II
ENGL 113 Speech
EVSC 105 Environmental Science I
GOVT 120 Introduction to Political Science
GOVT 241 International Relations I
GOVT 242 International Relations II
HIST 111 History of World Civilization I
HIST 112 History of World Civilization II
MATH 103 College Algebra
PSCH 246 Psychology of Management or PSCH 101 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 101 Introductory Sociology

IT Competencies: 24 credit hours (Take eight courses)
IMSC 101 Introduction to Business Information Processing
IMSC 110 Microcomputer Software Applications
IMSC 112 Computer Systems Analysis
IMSC 205 Computer Information Systems Design
IMSC 210 Database Management
IMSC 215 Management Information Systems
IMSC 220 Information Systems and Decision Making
IMSC 230 Local Area Network or IMSC 235
IMSC 235 Understanding Telecommunications or IMSC 230

Major Requirements: 30 credit hours (Take ten courses)
IMSC 300 Modern Telecommunications
IMSC 338 Programming Visual Basic
IMSC 341 Network and Operating Systems Essentials
IMSC 342 Operating Systems for Administrators
IMSC 363 Introduction to Computer Statistical Packages or IMSC 483
IMSC 422 Data Communication and Networks
IMSC 462 Information Security Principles
IMSC 483 Business System Analysis and Design or IMSC 363
IMSC 487 Information Technology Planning and Management
IMSC 490 Topics in Computer Information Systems
MATH 231 Calculus I
STAT 300 Introductory Statistics I

Electives: 30 credit hours (Take ten courses)

This program specialization, train professionals from the new technologies and conceptual models in corporate communications, to provide and manage the institutional change processes for organizations to adapt to new mediations, in order optimize the management of institutional knowledge.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Acquire knowledge of theoretical and methodological approach to track, analyze and optimize the communication practices in order to develop appropriate models to explain and identify trends in the development of the organization
Know and learn to manage the key information technologies in order to analyze the generation of knowledge in organizations and their ability to innovate.
Define and apply disciplines, theories and methods of communication to improve productivity and competitiveness.

PROFILE: The specialist will be able to perform the administrative and information, both private and public sector, applying tools and skills of communication and information systems to support decision making in a changing world today.

OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE:
Commercial Manager
Purchasing Manager
Coordinator Control
President of public and private organizations
Vice president of public and private organizations
Chief administrative areas
Communication Manager
Manager marketting
Manager of the IT area in communications

Research Areas:
Communication
Management of Human Talent
Information Systems

RESEARCH:
Diagnosis and prognosis of organizational communication
Diagnostic and prognostic information systems
Designs Strategic Corporate Communications
Diagnosis and prognosis of organizational behavior
Assessments on the effectiveness of organizational information
Indicators of management information systems and communications use.
Management of organizational culture and strategic direction.

Department of Industrial Management at the University of Kelaniya has recently become the pioneering national University which offers a combination of Information Technology and Management. This provides an ideal opportunity for a successful career. The Department has a unique blend of expertise and experience in functional areas such as management information systems, finance, general management, marketing & marketing research and production management with the faculty obtaining their postgraduate qualifications and training in prestigious foreign universities. It also has a pleasant atmosphere and environment for an ideal campus life and well equipped with necessary resources and teaching aids to facilitate your way forward in the educational career.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Information Systemsis an 18-credit program that provides students with a solid foundation in the field of computer information systems. The program is designed to transfer easily intothe Computer Information Systems degree program at Thomas Edison State College.

Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Information Systems Credit Distribution

Required courses Credits
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
Management Information Systems 3
Programming Languages 6
Students select six(6) credits from the following 6
Computer Organization (3)
Computer Security and Information Theory (3)
Database Management (3)
Data Center Management (3)
Data Communications Systems (3)
Information Systems using Microcomputers(3)
System Analysis and Design (3)
Operating Systems (3)
Operations Research (3)
Total 18 credits

Students completing this degree will qualify for positions in entry-level computer programming; entry-level programming analysis; entry-level systems’ analysis; and entry-level data base administrator.

General Education Requirements
43 hours

Computer Science and Information Systems majors must complete MATH 102 and ECON 201 as part of the General Education requirements.

Business Administration Core
33 hours

ACCT 231
Principles of Accounting I
3

ACCT 232
Principles of Accounting II
3

BUSN 100
Introduction to Business
3

BUSN 193
Applied Business Communications
3

BUSN 230
Quantitative Business Analysis I
3

BUSN 270
Business Law I
3

BUSN 330
Quantitative Business Analysis II
3

CSCI 260
Management Information Systems
3

ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics
3

MGMT 201
Principles of Management
3

MRKT 201
Principles of Marketing
3

Computer and Information Systems Major 47 hours
BUSN 493 Strategic Management and Planning 3
CSCI 201 Introduction to Computer Languages 3
CSCI 205 Introduction to Visual Basics 3
CSCI 286 C++ Programming I 3
CSCI 305 Introduction to Web Development and Design 3
CSCI 352 Operating Systems Principles 3
CSCI 360 Systems Development and Design 3
CSCI 381 Database Management 3
CSCI 386 C++ Programming II 3
CSCI 390 Applications Project 3
ECON 420 The Financial System and Economy 3
FINC 321 Business Finance 3
MATH 120 Precalculus 4
MATH 202 Calculus I 4
STAT 361 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3

Electives approved by faculty advisor 5 hours

Required Courses (15 Credits):
BU 235 Management Information Systems
IS 222 Programming Logic and Design
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications
IS 310 Systems Analysis
IS 350 Database Management Systems

Plus 1 course from the following (3 or 4 Credits):
Any IS course numbered 223 or higher, or
BU 425 Project Management

The Management Information Systems major helps students develop the conceptual knowledge and analysis skills to prepare for careers in business or further graduate studies. The program stresses practical applications and field experience.

Requirements:
Business Administration Core Courses + 18 credits including:
BU 235 Management Information Systems
IS 222 Programming Logic and Design
IS 310 Systems Analysis
IS 323 Information Technology Hardware and Software
IS 335 Network Essentials
IS 350 Database Management Systems

The certificate program in database administration provides a knowledge base in information systems that give corporations a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing, global economy.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the certificate program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a satisfactory academic record.

Requirements for Certificate in Information Systems
15 credits (five courses) to be chosen from the following:
CSCI5525 Introduction to Computer Science 3
CSCI6623 Database Systems 3
CSCI6720 Management Information Systems 3
CSCI6731 Computer Networks 3
CSCI6733 Decision Support Systems 3
CSCI7727 Development of MIS 1:Project Mgmt. and Systems Analysis 3

Master’s Programme by Research

The research-based programme entails a specific programme of research under appropriate supervision. Research-based programmes generally have the objective of training candidates in research methodology and techniques and in the critical evaluation of the research work carried out. Candidates are also required to apply and evaluate methodologies and techniques. The research topic must relate to the discipline which it falls under. The research work produced in the form of a dissertation must display original and critical thought and be a significant contribution to knowledge.

For the Master of Information Systems research-based programme, candidates may choose research areas in (not exhaustive): E-Commerce, Internet Security, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Web Engineering, Market Intelligence, E-Business, Internetworking, Multimedia Databases, Distributed Systems, Management Information Systems, Software Solution Framework, Project Management, CRM, ERP, etc.

More than ever before, businesses and other organizations depend on the effective management and maintenance of information. A fundamental goal of MIS is to integrate the use of computers and information with the aims of a particular organization or business. A professional in MIS must have a good working knowledge of computers and several computer languages, a knowledge of business, statistics, and accounting practices, and the personal skills to work effectively with others.