Agenda item: (Board Office to complete) USF Board of Trustees October 7, 2010

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1 Agenda item: (Board Office to complete) USF Board of Trustees October 7, 2010 Issue: Change of CIP code for MS in Management Information Systems in USF College of Business Proposed Action: Approve change of CIP code for MS in Management Information Systems in USF College of Business from to Background Information: The USF College of Business proposes to change the CIP code for the MS in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS) from (Management Information Systems) to (Computer Systems Analysis). The change more accurately reflects the current curriculum and is consistent with top-ranked peer programs such as the ones at Indiana University, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Arizona. The University of Florida, which offers a similar program, proposes a similar realignment of its MS/MIS program. The scope of the change is limited to the master s degree program; the undergraduate program in the Department of Management Information Systems will remain in CIP One of the major impacts of the proposed change would be an increase in federal grant funding opportunities as the program would be designated as a STEM program. The program would also be more competitive in recruiting international students as their practical training period would be extended with the STEM designation. The proposed change was approved by the Curriculum Committee of the USF Graduate Council in March, 2010 and by the ACE Advisory Council in September, Council Approval: ACE BOT Workgroup Approval: ACE Supporting documentation: Proposal attached Prepared by: Kaushal Chari, Chair, USF COB MIS Dept

2 1.0 Background Rationale for Changing CIP Code for MS/MIS Program The Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS) curriculum in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS) is a 33-credit hour degree program designed to be at the intersection of technology and business. Graduates from this program are prepared for positions such as System/Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Project Manager, IT Auditor, etc (see We seek to change our CIP code from , which reflects our roots in the Management Department, to that more accurately reflects our curriculum and is consistent with top programs such as Indiana University, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Arizona. It should be noted that the University of Florida that is home to the other top technical MS/MIS program in the state of Florida has also initiated the process of changing the CIP code of its MSIS program to The scope of the CIP change request is limited to the MS/MIS program, which is only offered on the USF Tampa campus. 2.0 Curriculum MS/MIS course work covers a wide range of Information Technology (IT) topics such as programming/web applications development (Java), software testing, advanced database management, advanced systems analysis and design, distributed information systems, data warehousing, data mining, information security, enterprise resource planning/business process management, decision support systems, electronic commerce and project management. This is different from traditional Management Information Systems programs found in many business schools that have more managerial and behavioral programs. In Appendix A, we have identified the relationship between MS/MIS courses and the relevant CIP descriptions and codes. An examination of Appendix A clearly shows that almost all MS/MIS courses map to several sub-categories in the Computer Science 11.xxxx category of the CIP codes list. 3.0 Impacts It is anticipated that the requested change will not have any negative impacts on USF as discussed below. 3.1 Faculty

3 Existing program faculty is well-qualified to deliver a technology-focused program. The program s emphasis on technology has resulted from both an evolutionary process (the ability to hire established research-productive faculty as well as promising junior faculty with strengths in that area) and the department s choice to develop an area of excellence in information technology; both are reflected in faculty planning and recruiting. Although department faculty member pursue research agendas across the spectrum of information systems-related topics, a review of faculty publications demonstrates a strong focus on technology. There should be no negative impact on existing faculty. 3.2 Current/Potential Students Because the program itself will remain the same, there should be no negative impact on existing students. As noted above, the program has evolved toward a technology focus, a focus reflected in the existing curriculum and well understood by current students. The ICE/STEM classification should open up additional grant funding opportunities for current and potential students and should make the department more competitive in attracting high-potential native and international students consistent with the university s vision of itself as a premier research university with state, national and global impact, and positioned for membership in the American Association of Universities (AAU). 3.3 Other Programs College of Business the change would apply only to the master s program in the discipline, i.e., the MS/MIS program. Because programs at the undergraduate and doctoral levels lead to degrees in business administration (BS/BA in Business Administration with a major in Information Systems, Ph.D. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems), CIP codes for those programs would remain the same. The program would continue to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since AACSB accredits programs but does not consider CIP codes. College of Engineering we have investigated ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation standards and found that the MS/MIS would not be a candidate for inclusion in ABET s accreditation of the College of Engineering or as a free-standing program. According to the standards, ABET accredits programs that come under the purview of its Computing Accreditation Commission only at the undergraduate level. There is no other category for graduate programs in information systems. 3.4 STEM Classification One of the major implications of the CIP code change would be the reclassification of the MS/MIS program as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) designated program for the Department of Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (ICE). This could help USF to be more competitive in attracting high quality international graduate students, as graduates of STEM programs can have the usual 12 month practical training period extended by ICE from 12 to 29 months.

4 4.0 MS/MIS Degrees Awarded & Projected Academic Year Degrees Awarded Projected With Current CIP Code Projected With CIP Code Incremental Degrees (%) (4%) (7.6%) (9%) (13%) 5.0 Summary An examination of Appendix A indicates that among the various Computer Science 11.xxxx category codes, the MSIS program and its objectives align most closely with the Computer Science Analysis/Analyst ( ) CIP code Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design. Based on the review of this code, the ISDS Department requests that the MS/MIS degree be reclassified to Computer System Analysis/Analyst ( ).

5 APPENDIX A MS/MIS Program Courses, Course Descriptions and Links to Computer Science CIP Codes Course Course Description Links to CIP Descriptions and Code(s) Advanced System Analysis & Design ISM 6124 (required) This course covers advanced topics of information systems development. Students learn to manage and perform activities throughout the information systems development life cycle. State-of-the-art system development processes, methods, and tools are presented 1. apply programming and system analyst principles( ) 2. process and data flow analysis.( ) 3. systems planning ; human interfacing and use analysis ( ) 4. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 5. cost-benefit analysis ( ) Distributed Information Systems ISM 6225 (required) Advanced Database Management Systems ISM 6218 (required) Enterprise Information Systems Management ISM 6155 (required capstone course) Analysis, design, implementation, and management of distributed information systems and networks. Advanced database design and management. Review of Codd's rules for relational databases. Database control issues. Object-oriented database analysis and design. Distributed database design and use of parallel systems. Expert and intelligent databases. OLAP databases. Development of enterprise transaction processing applications using procedural or object oriented programming languages, relational database management, database sharing, CASE methodology and project management techniques. Students will work in groups on semester projects. 1. aspects of operating systems and networks ( ) 2. network management and control; network and flow optimization ( ) 3. manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub ( ) 4. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software ( ) 1. data modeling/warehousing and administration ( ) 2. manage the construction of databases ( ) 3. instruction in database theory ( ) 4. database development ( ) 5. data flow analysis and specification design ( ) 6. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 1. systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis ( ) 2. programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle ( ) 3. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 4. cost-benefit analysis ( ) 5. software components, algorithms, databases ( )

6 Web Application Development ISM 6930 (Special Topics Course - awaiting permanent course number) The purpose of this course is two-fold: (1) to reinforce object-oriented concepts and (2) to expose students to web applications architecture and related concepts. Topics to be covered include database connectivity, multithreading, client server computing, java server faces, java beans and AJAX. Java will be used as a tool to explain various concepts. 1. low- and high-level languages and program writing; and related aspects of operating systems and networks ( ) 2. languages programming ( ) 3. programming and debugging techniques ( ) 4. emerging web technologies ( ) Project Management. ISM 6360 Decision Support Systems ISM 6405 Data Warehousing ISM 6201 Data Mining ISM 6221 The objective of this course is to become familiar with fundamental issues for managing project management and to develop an understanding of the overall processes of dealing with competing demands in information technology environments. Study of the principles of decision making and the human computer alliance with hands-on computerassisted decision making for an organizational environment. Case studies and/or management games using micro-computers. This course is designed for the MS graduate student and interested MBA students. The course covers the rapidly emerging data warehousing and data mining technologies that are likely to play a strategic role in business organizations. This course is designed for the MS in Information Systems graduate student and interested MBA students. The course covers the rapidly evolving data mining techniques that are becoming critical for customer relationship management and other applications 1. (IT life cycle) apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance ( ) 2. systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle ( ) 3. cost benefit analysis ( ) 1. operational and warehouse modeling ( ) 2. technical architecture ( ) 1. use of analytical search tools (mining) ( ) 2. solutions to business or research data ( )

7 Software Architecture ISM 6221 Software Testing ISM 6145 International Aspects of Information Science ISM 6442 Electronic Commerce ISM 6480 Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Process Management ISM 6930 (Special Topics) Software architecture has emerged as an explicit field of study for software engineering practitioners and researchers. In this course, we will investigate the growing literature on software architecture and understand the application of software concepts to the development of information systems. This course will survey and analyze the best practices in industrial testing groups and explore new ideas for improving the testing process. Students gain practical experience with both functional (black box) and structural (clear box) testing methods. Role of managers and information technology professionals in global business organizations and in deploying information systems to enable global operations. This course provides a broad-based introduction to different facets of ecommerce, from both technical and managerial perspectives. Designing new e-commerce businesses as well as redesigning existing business to take advantage of e-commerce are examined. Specifically the course covers three areas: (1) e-commerce concepts, (2) e-commerce applications, and (3) e-commerce technologies. This course introduces students to business processes management and re-engineering in the key functional areas of today s global businesses. The course employs SAP as the instance of an ERP system. Students use SAP with a business case in order to understand both the development and use of an ERP as a tool for integration of business across functional units. 1. software components, algorithms and databases ( ) 2. instructions in software design ( ) 3. process and data flow analysis ( ) 1. application testing ( ) 2. prototype testing ( ) 3. installation and maintenance testing and documentation ( ) 1. process and data flow analysis.. ( ) 2. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 3. program customization ( ) 1. process and data flow analysis.. ( ) 2. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 3. program customization ( ) 1. process and data flow analysis.. ( ) 2. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 3. program customization ( )

8 Information Security and Risk Management ISM 6930 (Special Topics) Managing the Information Systems Function ISM 6305 The objective of the course is to introduce skills and knowledge on Information Security and IT Risk Management. The course is open to graduate students in all majors. Course objectives will be accomplished through two categories of information (1) helping students develop technical skills to secure computer networks and (2) introducing frameworks to assess IT risk and implement IT general controls in a business environment. This course will attempt to add value by providing domain knowledge relevant to Information Security and IT Risk. Accordingly, the course will include class presentations and extensive hands-on projects on implementing firewalls, network scanning, UNIX STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guidelines), identifying software errors and documenting some key IT General Controls. Required project reports will help students improve their writing and documentation skills. An advanced study of information system management including system planning, project selection and management, and organizational information management policies. 1. security needs of computers and network systems ( ) 2. risk assessment and policy analysis ( ) 3. access and security system design ( ) 1. apply programming and system analyst principles ( ) 2. process and data flow analysis.. ( ) 3. systems planning ; human interfacing and use analysis ( ) 4. user needs analysis and documentation ( ) 5. cost-benefit analysis ( )