In today’s fast-paced world, data and digital technology are disrupting every industry and creating new opportunities for business transformation. This program helps you develop digital leadership skills and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This minor will help prepare you for driven by digital technologies.
BUSI 230 – Principles of Management
3 credit hours
Introduction to the management discipline designed to provide a basic understanding of both theory and practice encompassing the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions.
Prerequisite: LDRS 102; BUSI 130 recommended
APCS 242 – Computer and Network Management
3 credit hours
Students will determine computer performance based on evaluation of component specifications and analysis. Construction management of computer systems will be covered. Fundamentals of networking including OSI communications model, router, and routing protocols, network device operation such as switching and routing. A+ and Network+ fundamentals are covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 265 – Systems Analysis & Design Methods
3 credit hours
Emphasis on structured analysis & design including the systems development life cycle and agile methodologies. Includes fact finding techniques, data flow diagrams, entity/relationship diagrams, case tools, feasibility analysis, input/output design, user interface design, prototyping, file and database design.
Same as BUSI 265
Prerequisites: LDRS 105 and either APCS 201 or BUSI 130
or consent of the instructor
APCS 360 – Software Engineering Project
3 credit hours
Student-led team projects focus on identifying a problem that can be solved with technology, working with stakeholders to develop requirements, designing a solution using technology, creating a proposal of designed solution(s), working with stakeholders to gather feedback, developing a prototype, and presenting the product to stakeholders. Industry best practice tools for project management, design methodologies, and feedback will be used.
Prerequisites: APCS 265, APCS 326 or consent of instructor
Six credit hours from the following
APCS 112 – Communications Computer Applications
3 credit hours
Advanced survey of communication application software, which includes advanced word processing, desktop publishing and E-Commerce. Topics with word-processing include mail-merge and web page development. Topics with desktop publishing include multi-page layouts, typesetting, working with tables, grouped items and layers for producing brochures or newsletters. Topics with E-Commerce include business on the Internet, business services online, Internet marketing, digital advertising and web site development. Lab experience with microcomputer software.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 114 – Computer Applications for Business
3 credit hours
Advanced survey of business application software, which includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and file manipulation on networks. Topics with spreadsheets include design and development, advanced formulas and functions, charting and formatting, and the use of business analysis tools. Topics with databases include design and development of tables, queries, forms and reports for business information purposes. Also included is business communication and presentation software with an emphasis on integrating them with the spreadsheets and databases. Lab experience with microcomputer software.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 216 – GIS for Decision Makers
3 credit hours
Examine the use of GIS on an Intermediate level to see how decision-makers use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data and support spatial decisions. Scenarios in a variety of real-world situations, such as Hazardous Emergency Decisions, Demographic Decisions, Law Enforcement, Disaster Damage, Urban Planning, and other real-time situations will provide opportunities for questions and analysis using GIS platforms, including Online, Desktop, and Mobile. Group or individual projects will incorporate asking a question, acquiring data to help answer the question, analyzing the data, and creating appropriate deliverables for the target audience.