Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

This major focuses on the design, implementation, and management of information systems to support organizational goals and improve business processes. Students explore key areas such as database management, systems analysis and design, IT infrastructure, project management, and data analysis. The program emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and an understanding of business and technological considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in IT, systems analysis, database management, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of information systems and their role in organizations.
• Develop skills in database management and systems analysis and design.
• Learn IT infrastructure management techniques.
• Explore principles of project management and data analysis.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in information systems.
• Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for IT projects.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Information Systems
   • Overview of information systems, core concepts, and historical context.
   • IT fundamentals and their business applications.
2. Database Management
   • Database management principles, including database design, structured query language, and data modeling.
   • Techniques for creating, managing, and querying databases.
3. Systems Analysis and Design
   • Fundamentals of systems analysis and design, including requirements gathering, systems modeling, and prototyping.
   • Techniques for designing and implementing information systems.
4. IT Infrastructure
   • Principles of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing.
   • Techniques for managing and securing IT infrastructure.
5. Project Management
   • Principles of project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
   • Techniques for managing IT projects and ensuring successful completion.
6. Data Analysis
   • Basics of data analysis, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
   • Techniques for using data analytics to drive business decisions.
7. Emerging Technologies
   • Exploring emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and IoT.
   • Techniques for evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in information systems.
8. Practical Training in Information Systems
   • Real-world information systems experiences, including observations, internships, and practical projects in IT settings.
   • Techniques for applying acquired skills in practical information systems settings.
9. Capstone Project in Information Systems
   • A comprehensive project to apply acquired skills in database management, systems design, or data analysis.
   • Techniques for presenting a polished and effective information systems project.

Assessment Methods:

• Reports on database management, systems analysis and design projects, IT infrastructure management plans, project management analyses, data analysis studies, emerging technology evaluations, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Management Information Systems" by Jane P. Laudon and Kenneth C. Laudon.
• "Database Management Systems" by Raghu Ramakrishnan and Johannes Gehrke.
• "Systems Analysis and Design" by Kendall and Kendall.
• "IT Infrastructure" by various authors.
• "Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling" by Harold Kerzner.
• "Data Analysis" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of computer science, IT, and business principles. Suitable for students interested in information systems, database management, systems analysis, and related IT fields.

Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in Information Systems and pursue professional certifications in IT, systems analysis, database management, or related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring IT specialists, systems analysts, database administrators, project managers, and professionals seeking specialization in information systems and related fields. This major provides students with the practical and theoretical skills and problem-solving abilities necessary to excel in information systems and support careers in IT, systems analysis, database management, and related fields.