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Head of Program: Ozgur Dogerlioglu

Professors: Meltem Ozturan

Associate Professors: A. Nuri Basoglu, Asli Erdem, Birgul Kutlu, Osman N. Darcan, Aslihan Nasir, Zuhal Tanrikulu

Assistant Professors: Bertan Badur, , Hande Kimiloglu, Ceylan Onay, Bilgin Metin, Sona Mardikyan

Instructors: Dr. Ali Tukel, Dr. Tamer Sikoglu*

*Part-time

The objective of the M.A. program in Business Information Systems (BIS) is to train students as experts in the application of information systems in the business world. Students are expected to acquire the competence and vision to effectively implement and manage information systems in institutions in every sector.

Applicants with a B.A. or B.S. degree from any field, excluding a B.S./B.A. in Management Information Systems, are encouraged to apply.

Students are expected to complete the program in three consecutive semesters, corresponding to the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters of the university. However, students without the relevant background may take the foundation courses.

The requirement for graduation is the completion of 30 credits, obtained from 10 credit courses, one non-credit seminar and one non-credit project.

**This program is subject to additional tuition and fees.

M.A. PROGRAM IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Elective Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIS 501 Technical Foundations of Business Information Systems (3+0+2) 4
(Isletme Bilisim Sistemlerinin Teknik Temelleri)
Basic components of computer systems: hardware and software. Fundamentals of information systems. Introduction to computer logic. Basic principles of problem solving and algorithms. Basic database management concepts and application environments. Implementation of the concepts through various software tools. Guided readings and exercises on related topics.

BIS 502 Managerial Foundations of Business Information Systems (4+0+0) 4
(Isletme Bilisim Sistemlerinin Yonetimsel Temelleri)
Basics of management, organizational structures and behaviors. Understanding the major functional areas of organizations and basic business activities. Principles and concepts of financial and managerial accounting, steps in the accounting cycle, preparation of financial statements. Basic principles of marketing, marketing mixed elements and applications. Basic research methodology. Guided readings on related topics.

BIS 511 Information Systems and Technologies (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Sistemleri ve Teknolojileri)
Information and information systems concepts. Overview of different types of information systems. Information systems technologies and telecommunications used in business world. Details of computer data processing. Logic and algorithmic approaches.

BIS 512 Database Management Systems (Veritabani Yonetim Sistemleri) (3+0+0) 3
Fundamentals of database systems, conceptual data modeling, relational database design, SQL, storage and file organization, database administration and maintenance. New trends: client/server, distributed, web-based, object oriented databases and data warehouses.

BIS 513 Business Strategies (Isletme Stratejileri) (3+0+0) 3
Gaining and sustaining competitive advantage. Strategic analysis and formulating strategy. Analytical frameworks to identify the sources of competitive advantage. The impact of change and other important environmental forces on the opportunities for creating and sustaining competitive advantage.

BIS 514 Information Systems Development (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Sistemleri Gelistirme)
Overview of the information system development life cycle. Planning and management of systems development projects in business environment. Information requirements analysis. Methodologies, tools and techniques used in the logical and physical modeling of business information systems. Systems design phases: user interface, input, output, database and application architecture designs. Implementation and application. Case study for an information system development project.

BIS 515 Information Systems Application Tools and Techniques (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Sistemleri Uygulama Araclari ve Teknikleri)
Software development tools and techniques that are used in real world information systems applications. Special purpose application tools such as web authoring. Web applications development. Database concept. Forms and data input. Data query and reporting. User interface development by visual programming. Connection of databases with web applications.

BIS 516 E-Business Management (E-Is Yonetimi) (3+0+0) 3
Understanding the e-business environment. Planning, developing and managing various e-business models. Organizational impact and transformational value of e-business and e-commerce systems. Differences between conventional and web-based companies. Integration of electronic business activities and applications into the major functional areas of organizations.

BIS 517 Analytical Decision Making (Analitik Karar Verme) (3+0+0) 3
Decision making techniques for the solution of managerial problems. Methodology of operations research, modeling with computer applications, linear programming, multiple objective programming and related models. Modeling uncertainty, decision theory, forecasting, simulation, queuing theory. Case studies in the related topics.

BIS 518 Information Technology Management and Strategy (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Teknolojisi Yonetimi ve Stratejisi)
Business and information technology (IT) policies. Business process design and change management, integration and management of enterprise information systems projects, technology management. IT architecture, IT assessment and scenario analysis, IT investment value analysis, IT sourcing, knowledge management.

BIS 541 Data Mining and Knowledge Acquisition (3+0+0) 3
(Veri Madenciligi ve Bilgi Kazanimi)
Introduction to the methodology of knowledge discovery in databases, data warehousing, basic functionalities of data mining: association, classification, clustering. Business applications of data mining to various industries: retailing, finance and telecommunications. Introduction to advanced topics: web mining, text mining, data visualization. Investigation of data mining software tools.

BIS 542 Principles of Operating Systems (Isletim Sistemleri Ilkeleri) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to operating systems and the role they play in modern computer-based business information systems. Focus on the components that constitute operating systems and on the facilities and services provided by these systems. Differences among various types of operating systems and selection of an appropriate system for an organization's information processing needs. Resource allocation and scheduling, file management, storage management, and hardware support for operating systems. Recent operating systems.

BIS 543 Infrastructure of Financial Markets (3+0+0) 3
Finans Piyasalarinin Altyapisi
Inter-institutional information systems in financial markets. Domestic (EFT) and international (SWIFT) payment systems, domestic and international card clearing systems, payment systems in the Euro area. Trading and settlement systems in securities markets. Integration of information systems of financial institutions to payment, trading and settlement systems. Network structure and communication systems, risks and security. Emerging payment and trading systems.

BIS 544 Supply Chain Management (Tedarik Zinciri Yonetimi) (3+0+0) 3
The strategic importance of the supply chain, value of information, bullwhip effect. Managing the supply chain, flexibility of contracts, supply chain integration, strategic alliances, procurement and outsourcing strategies. International issues in supply chain management. Information technology for supply chain management. Decision support systems for supply chain management. Case studies and applications in related topics.

BIS 545 Advanced Web Application Development (3+0+0) 3
(Ileri Duzey Orun Uygulamasi Gelistirme)
In-depth look at web applications from a design and implementation perspective. Specification of data structures. Security issues. Advanced web application development with emphasis on interactive programming, dynamic content and multimedia concepts.

BIS 546 Customer Relationship Management (3+0+0) 3
(Musteri Iliskileri Yonetimi)
Understanding the importance of building and sustaining relationships with customers. Enhancing customer loyalty. Analyzing customer value and profitability. Developing customer relationship management (CRM) strategies and tactics. The economic and strategic value of CRM. Integration of CRM into company philosophy and systems. Major types of CRM programs. Managing the CRM process. Implementing CRM systems and evaluating their success.

BIS 547 Evaluation of Information Technology Investments (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Teknolojisi Yatirimlarinin Degerlendirilmesi)
Phases of information technology (IT) investment projects and strategic importance of evaluation of IT projects. Quantitative approaches for evaluation: net present value, return on investment, break-even analysis. Effects of IT investments on different levels of users: individuals, groups, organizations and business sector. Quality, reliability, legal, ethical, social and political issues in IT investments. Success and failure of IT projects. Business case evaluation method for evaluation of IT investments.

BIS 548 Information Technology Project Management (3+0+0) 3
(Bilisim Teknolojisi Proje Yonetimi)
Business strategy and information systems. Alignment of project and organizational goals. Problems in product and process definition. Development lifecycle and methodological approaches. Project planning and controlling. Quality and risk management, managing suppliers, project teams and clients. Performance management. Industrial standards and practices.

BIS 549 Object Oriented Analysis and Design with UML (3+0+0) 3
(UML ile Nesne Yonelimli Cozumleme ve Tasarim)
Fundamentals of object oriented paradigm and unified process. Overview of unified modeling language (UML). UML diagrams used in analysis and design: use case, class, activity, interaction, state chart, component, deployment diagrams. Evaluating an object oriented design.

BIS 550 New Organizational Approaches and Technology (3+0+0) 3
(Yeni Orgutsel Yaklasimlar ve Teknoloji)
Various issues related to the management of information technology in the business environment. Organizing the information technology resources, personnel, information systems department functions and processes. Planning and management of information technology resources and the impact of new technologies.

BIS 551 Statistical Decision Making (Istatistiksel Karar Verme) (3+0+0) 3
Usage of different statistical methods for decision making. Data distributions, descriptive statistics, sampling techniques, tests of hypotheses, regression techniques; estimation and statistical inferences in the general linear model, model selection, interpretation of the analysis. Use of current advanced statistical databases and software.

BIS 552 Business Data Networks (Isletme Veri Aglari) (3+0+0) 3
Data communications, transmission, data formats, compression, reliability and security. Computer networks, topologies, data switching, standards, ISO model, TCP/IP, mobile communications. Internet protocols.

BIS 553 Information Systems Security (Bilisim Sistemleri Guvenligi) (3+0+0) 3
Security policies, models and mechanics for secrecy. Operating system models and mechanisms for mandatory and discretionary controls. Data models, concepts, and mechanisms for database security. Basic cryptography and its applications. Security in computer networks and distributed systems. Control and prevention of viruses and other malicious programs.

BIS 579 Seminars in Business Information Systems (0+2+0) 0
(Isletme Bilisim Sistemleri Seminerleri)
Seminars for expanding the participants' perspectives and awareness of topics of interest in the area of business information systems.

BIS 580-589 Special Topics in Business Information Systems (3+0+0) 3
(Isletme Bilisim Sistemlerinde Ozel Konular)
Study of special topics in business information systems.

BIS 591 Directed Readings on Business Information Systems (0+2+0) 0 (ECTS 6)
(Isletme Bilisim Sistemleri Uzerine Yonlendirilmis Okumalar)
Guided readings on different information systems and information management issues leading to a term report.

BIS 592 Project I (Proje I) (0+2+0) 0 (ECTS 6)
Analysis of a real life problem from the perspective of business information systems. Progress reports and presentations.

BIS 593 Project II (Proje II) (0+2+0) 0 (ECTS 6)
Research or development of the project defined in BIS 592. Progress reports, a final report and demonstrations of the system.

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