Undergraduate
INFO 2130. Introduction to Business Computing. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1110 or equivalent. Introduction of computer methods to solve business problems. Emphasis on understanding fundamental hardware and software concepts, selecting and using appropriate hardware and software needed for making various business decisions, and developing practical methods for using the computer to solve quantitative business problems. (May not be taken for upper-level credit in business, but may be taken for general University credit.) (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
INFO 3000. Topics in Management Information Systems. (3) Prerequisite: INFO 3130. Topics from the area of Management Information Systems. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)
INFO 3130. Management Information Systems. (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2121, 2122, ECON 1201, 2102, INFO 2130; junior standing. Impact of information systems on management decision-making activities. Principles of the structure and analysis of information flows within an organization. Emphasis on database accumulation and generation, capabilities of information processing, system function (e.g. file creation, report generation, etc.) and evaluation and modification of information systems. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
INFO 3200. Foundations in Business Computing. (3) Introduction to computer systems in business with emphasis on the capabilities of computer systems (hardware & software) and skills needed to effectively use computerized decision tools for typical business problems. (Cannot be taken for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk college of Business Administration.) (Formerly INFO 3131.) (Fall, Spring)
INFO 3231. Business Applications Development. (3) Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. A study in the development of business applications software. Course emphasizes graphical user interface development using object-oriented, event-driven programming methods and techniques with a high level development tool such as Visual Basic. (Yearly)
INFO 3231. Business Application Development. (3) Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Development of business application software, including graphical user interface development using object-based, event-driven programming methods and techniques with a high level development tool such as Visual Basic. (On Demand)
INFO 3233. Business Database Systems. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3130 or permission of the depart-ment. A study of the effective management and utilization of organizational data resources in order to design and implement database management systems (DBMS) for business applications. Exploration of basic concepts of database systems and use of the computer to build and manipulate corporate databases. (Fall, Spring)
INFO 3234. Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3130, and MGMT 3140 or permission of the department. Examination of the systems development process from the perspective of the systems analyst to provide an understanding of concepts, processes and techniques as they are applied to the systems development life cycle. Emphasis on the use of structured techniques to manage the complexities involved in the analysis phase of systems development. (Fall, Spring)
INFO 3235. Advanced Business Information Systems Development. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3233, 3234; CSCI 2112. Development of business information systems. Emphasis on the development of computer applications as products of the systems development life cycle including the design and implementation phases of systems development, as accomplished through a major class project. (Fall, Spring)
INFO 3236. Business Decision Support Systems. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3130, FINN 3120, MGMT 3140 or permission of the department. A study of the application of the computer to middle and upper level management processes to provide computer skills needed to implement such applications. Reading, discussion, and hands-on computer projects. (Alternate years)
INFO 3238. Current Issues in The Management of Information Systems. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3l30, MGMT 3140 or permission of the department. Information systems and the management of information in an organization to provide exposure to the decision challenges presented to the corporate manager by the rapid development of information technology and to suggest useful constructs for dealing with them. An integrated, interactive approach to decision making. (Alternate years)
INFO 3239. Business Data Communications. (3) Prerequisites: INFO 3130, MGMT 3140. A study of the current and potential impact of computer data communications technologies on business operations and productivity. Topics include identifying the need for and designing, planning and implementing of system solutions in such areas as text preparation and dissemination, document storage and retrieval, data communication technologies, telecommuting and teleconferencing, data communication networks, messaging and scheduling. (Fall, Spring)
INFO 3500. Cooperative Education Experience. (0) Enrollment in this course is required for the department's cooperative education students during any semester they are working in a co-op position. This course is restricted to majors in the Department of Management Information Systems and Operations Management. Course evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
INFO 3800. Directed Study. (1-6) Prerequisites: consent of the department and junior standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular project undertaken. (On demand)