Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Information and Telecommunication Systems consists of 15 credits.
All students take the following courses:
- 770.517 Information and Telecommunication Systems Architecture
- 770.514 Systems Analysis and Design
- 771.732 Quantitative Decision Making for Business
Students then select one course from the technical core courses and one course from the management core courses of the MSITS program.
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770.517 Information and Telecommunication Systems Architecture
This course provides the foundations of information systems and telecommunications systems as applied in business and management. Topics include computer hardware and software,processor architecture, computer storage systems, operating systems, peripheral devices, components of data communications systems,and contemporary information system architecture in the organization, including its structure, theory, and application. (3 credits)
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770.514 Systems Analysis and Design
This course discusses the systems development life cycle and focuses on the analysis and design of components. Requirements analysis is highlighted, as well as integrating these topics with database systems. Topics include rapid application development, structured analysis, examination of organizational and physical factors,UML, determination of input/output needs, dataflow requirements, CASE tools, system testing, alternate design methods, and development of detailed design specifications.
Notes: 770.517 Information and Telecommunication Systems Architecture is recommended but not required. (3 credits)
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771.732 Quantitative Decision Making for Business
This course discusses quantitative methods for decision making for business. The course presents some of the various techniques that have been developed to help managers and other decision makers solve the problems that they encounter. Computer software is used to demonstrate strategies and methodologies, which allow students to focus on the benefits and limitations of the various methodologies presented. Topics include multicriteria decision making, multiattribute utility theory, operations research and management science techniques, and risk management.
Notes: Requires an understanding of college algebra. (3 credits)
