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Program Requirements
Currently under review. Admissions will not be accepted for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Emphasis of the Certificate in Systems Analysis and Design is placed on practical application of techniques toward the development of business applications. Completing this program will enable the pursuit of a career as an analyst within software development or IT organizations.
Note: Corequisite courses are not included in the total credit requirement for the program.
Corequisite
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CMSC 101 College Algebra and Functions (3 credits) *
Overview
Management Science (CCE) : Linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications. Sequences and series, mathematics of finance. Permutations and combinations. Introduction to probability. Matrices and systems of linear equations.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Lau, Hang; Roth, Charles (Fall) Roth, Charles; Gavrin, Victor (Winter) Chouha, Paul (Summer)
Prerequisite: CMSC 000 Foundations of Mathematics or Diagnostic Test
* or the Exemption by Examination test
Required Courses (24 credits)
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CCCS 300 Programming Techniques 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Fundamental programming techniques, concepts, and data structures, including modularization and maintainability. Emphasis on facilitating communication and understanding between systems analysts and programmers to support decision-making.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Talla, Malleswara (Fall) Havas, Michael (Winter)
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CCCS 330 Database Design and Business Applications Development (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Design and implement applications that make use of different database management systems. Simple and complex Structured Query Language (SQL) used in manipulation of information, data design, querying, and programming. Connectivity to different databases through programming languages to implement web applications.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Daou, Khattar (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CGMG 210 Fundamentals of Project Management (3 credits)
Overview
General Management : Fundamental principles and best practices of project management essential to the successful development of projects or other complex undertakings within an organization; includes methods for defining, planning, and scheduling activities and resources.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Gauthier, Sylvain; Chasse, Andrew (Fall) Gauthier, Sylvain; Oliveira, Dulce (Winter) Farha, Shadi (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
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CMIS 422 Information System Security (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Fundamental concepts relating to the design of secure information systems. Identification and assessment of security risks at the application, network, and physical levels. Use of cryptography and other techniques to provide necessary level of security.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Vybihal, Joseph P (Fall)
Prerequisite: MGCR 331
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INSY 331 Managing Information Technology (3 credits)
Overview
Information Systems : Tools and concepts necessary to manage information systems in an organization: hardware/software/telecom administration, knowledge discovery/management, web-technologies, and computer security. Focuses on both mechanical aspects of IT and conceptual understanding with regard to impact on business organizations.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Vaast, Emmanuelle (Fall)
Prerequisite: MGCR 331
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INSY 333 Systems Analysis and Modeling (3 credits)
Overview
Information Systems : First two phases of the software development life cycle. Techniques used to conduct system requirement analysis, practical application of the analyst role in identifying operational problems, defining information system requirements, working with technical and non-technical staff, and making recommendations for system improvement.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Animesh, Animesh (Fall)
Prerequisite: MGCR 331
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INSY 432 IT in Business (3 credits)
Overview
Information Systems : Discusses the role of the information systems department within an organization, information systems resource management, staff organization and leadership, strategic systems, planning, and end-user computing. Focuses on key IT trends in industries such as banking, insurance, manufacturing, retailing & distribution, and health.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Jang, Yeona (Fall)
Prerequisite: MGCR 331
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MGCR 331 Information Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Introduction to principles and concepts of information systems in organizations. Topics include information technology, transaction processing systems, decision support systems, database and systems development. Students are required to have background preparation on basic micro computer skills including spreadsheet and word-processing.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Quesnel, Charles; Kerklaan, Leo; Animesh, Animesh; Donovan, Richard George; Bassellier, Genevieve (Fall) Donovan, Richard George; Quesnel, Charles; Kerklaan, Leo; Ashraf Vaghefi, Seyed Eshagh (Winter) Kerklaan, Leo (Summer)
Prerequisite (Continuing Studies): CMSC 101 College Algebra and Functions or equivalent Basic computer skills including DOS, Spreadsheets and Word-processing and Database
Restriction: Fall sections restricted to BCom students
Continuing Studies: requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors, CMA, CGA
A special seminar will be available to those students who do not possess the above basic computer skills, at the students' own expense.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits from:
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CCCS 301 Programming Techniques 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Object oriented design, modeling (UML) and programming techniques, including the creation of classes, the use of objects, inheritance, and other object oriented principles. Strong focus on problem solving techniques and ways in which programmers can support decision-making within an organization.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Vybihal, Joseph P (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CCCS 310 Web Development (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Development of web sites and web-based applications using page markup, style sheets, and client-side scripting. Emphasis will be placed on developing pages that support current standards and accessibility requirements, as well as multimedia, cross-platform development, and site deployment.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Daou, Khattar (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CCCS 315 Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Programming techniques used to implement algorithms on computers with an object oriented programming language through the careful design of data structures which support the efficient manipulation of data.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Lau, Hang (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CCCS 321 Operating Systems Administration (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Operating systems such as Windows and LINUX/UNIX environments, administration of computer servers, usage of script languages in various operating systems, back up procedures and remote access, communication protocol used among different systems, managing information and system security.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Thorpe, Graham H (Fall)
Corequisite: MGCR 331
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CCCS 325 Mobile Application Development (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Examines the limitations and technical challenges of current mobile devices and wireless communications by using up-to-date software development tools and application programming interfaces. Develop small realistic applications for mobile devices by using a standard software development environment.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Prokopski, Grzegorz (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CCCS 425 Web Services (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Design, implementation, and deployment of web services-based solutions to solve common problems in the distributed application domain.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Prerequisite: CCCS 300
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CCCS 431 Networking Fundamentals (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (CCE) : Fundamental concepts and practices of network principles, technical and managerial aspects of data communications, overview of local area and wide-area networks, network topology, network protocols, Internet/intranets, client/server communication, and file sharing.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Remillieux, Jean Paul (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCCS 321
School of Continuing Studies—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 3, 2013) (disclaimer)