Information Technology Management Courses

ITM201 Computer Programming

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective. Topics are drawn from classes and objects, abstraction, encapsulation, data types, calling methods and passing parameters, decisions, loops, arrays and collections, documentation, testing and debugging, exceptions, design issues, inheritance, and polymorphic variables and methods .

ITM211 Information Systems and AI for Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to the foundations of information systems and the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary organizations. It examines how data, information, knowledge, and digital technologies support business operations, managerial decision-making, and organizational performance. Topics may include business intelligence, e-commerce, databases, networking, enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and other emerging technologies. The course also explores the managerial, organizational, and strategic issues involved in adopting and managing these technologies in business settings.

Equivalent: ITM211 Information Technology Management

ITM231 E-Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course provides an overview of e-commerce from both technological and managerial perspectives. It introduces e-commerce frameworks, and technological foundations; and examines basic concepts such as strategic formulation for e-commerce enterprises, management of their capital structures and public policy. This course is designed to familiarize students with current and emerging electronic commerce technologies using the Internet. Topics include Internet technology for business advantage, managing electronic commerce funds transfer, reinventing the future of business through electronic commerce, business opportunities in electronic commerce, electronic commerce Web site design, and social, political and ethical issues associated with electronic commerce, and business plans for technology ventures.

Prerequisite: ITM211 Information Technology Management

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM232 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Analytics

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems exemplify a substantial business investment. ERP systems can help to assure competitiveness, receptiveness to customer needs, efficiency, and flexibility in operating a business in a global economy. Implementing ERP allows companies to re-engineer business practices around “best practices” and to leverage integrated information resources. This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to successfully plan, design, and implement ERP systems.

Prerequisite: ITM211 Information Technology Management

ITM301 Fundamentals of Networking

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is intended to provide students with knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of data communication in business environments as well as of computer networks and protocols. The material will be presented in the context of the Internet reference model, with particular focus on the physical, network, transport, and application layers. Frequently used protocols are presented (Mainly TCP/IP suite), which illustrate concepts and provide insight into practical networks.

Prerequisites: ITM211

ITM302 Data and Information Management

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course offers an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is focused around the core skills of recognizing organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, translating the conceptual data models into relational data models and validating the structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database.

Prerequisite: ITM201 Computer Programming

ITM303 Digital Transformation for Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

In the Digital era, all organizations should undergo the process of Digital Transformation(DX) in order to meet the needs of their dynamically evolving markets and rapidly changing customers’ expectations. Digital Transformation is the use of digital technologies to enhance various aspects of an organization including its processes, products, services, operations and governance. Companies that fail to undergo a proper DX in a timely manner are at a high risk of becoming obsolete.  

The objective of this course is to clearly explain the process of Digital Transformation in depth, clarifying what factors aid in its success and which barriers lead to its failure. We will also discuss the role of innovation in organizations undergoing their digital transformation, while showcasing the solutions of the key challenges that are faced during the process. Moreover, we will explain the five steps of the DX road map, which are the steps needed to successfully undergo the DX process. Each of the stages explained will be supported by case studies showcasing how companies previously applied them in order to reach success. In addition to that, each stage will be supported by tools, which help us execute it properly, in our future DX initiates. 

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level ITM211 Minimum Grade of D

ITM311 Applied Information Systems and AI for Business

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course focuses on the practical application of information systems and artificial intelligence in business settings. It examines how digital tools, data management practices, and AI-enabled solutions support managerial functions, business operations, and decision-making across organizations. Emphasis is placed on hands-on implementation of information systems tools and techniques used in contemporary management environments.

Equivalent: ITM311 Applied Information Systems and AI for Business

Prerequisite: ITM211

ITM312 Information Technology for Sustainability and ESG

[3–0, 3 cr.]

ITM330 Financial and Accounting Information Systems

[3–0, 3 cr.]

The course provides instruction in the impact and use of information technology in the financial services sector and accounting transactions, including exposure to and experience with different kinds of financial services and accounting software applications common to the financial and accounting industries.

Prerequisite: ITM211 Information Technology Management

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM398 Special Topics in ITM

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This elective course enables the program to address the latest topics and issues in the information technology field. It will present students with new and innovative IS technologies and will assess how these new systems are influencing modern organizations.

Prerequisite: ITM211 Information Technology Management

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM399 Internship/Practicum

[1 cr.]

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM401 Information Security and Protection

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge for a comprehensive coverage of information security, risk management, planning, implementing and managing various security technologies to protect the organization information infrastructure, Students will also learn about the legal, ethical and professional issues in information technology.

Prerequisite: ITM301 Business Data Communications

ITM402 AI-enabled Business Intelligence

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces the World Wide Web and how websites are developed and deployed. Topics include the Internet; Web technologies and supporting tools for web site creation; multimedia, social media data; scripting languages; human-computer interaction aspects of web-page design; graphical user interface design; XHTML; Cascading Stylesheets; JavaScript; ASP.Net and or PHP.

Equivalent: ITM402 Business Intelligence
Prerequisites: ITM302.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM403 Information Technology Project Management

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course focuses on the basic aspects related to project management as it applies to the IT context. It introduces students to the most common challenges and risks associated with IT projects. It also presents the management role and major management skills that support the success of these projects, and are essential for delivering IT projects on time, within budget, and according to the desired specifications.

Prerequisites: ITM 211 Information Technology Management.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM420 System Analysis and Design

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This is a capstone course where students are engaged in projects that are comprehensive in nature. The emphasis will be on utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired through the program in designing and implementing in a form of a project reflecting the Technical-Management interface function required from the MIS graduate. This course will explore the techniques of object-oriented analysis, and design. The emphasis will be upon the development of clean interfaces that permit easy modification and reuse of software components. Students will learn how to use object-oriented techniques in support of programming.

Prerequisites: ITM211 Information Technology Management and senior standing

ITM711 ITM for Executives

[1.5–0, 1.5 cr.]

This course discusses the use of Information Technology in Business decision making. Topics include (a) Use of Information Technology as a “Decision Support System” to enhance aspects of decision making in a given situation and (b) Use of Information Technology to explore and practice methodologies in “Data Analysis and Management”.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM781 Selected Topics in ITM

[1.5–0, 1.5 cr.]

This course discusses contemporary issues in ITM.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.

ITM781I Data Visualization for Executives

[1.5–0, 1.5 cr.]

ITM781L Strategic Digital Transformation

[1.5–0, 1.5 cr.]

ITM832 Management Systems

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to recent practices in corporate information management. The course combines lectures and case studies, and encourages students to critically analyze the effects information technology has on most businesses and industries. Topics include email networking, telecommunication practices, EDI, executive information systems, and the concept of information resource management.

ITM880 Special Topics in Information Technology

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2024 and will not be taught in this academic year 2026–2027.