A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

XMIT 605 Data Communications and Internet
Technologies (6 )
This seminar begins with a study of data communication fundamentals.
These include digital and analog signals; modulation;
circuit and packet switching; multiple access schemes such as
Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division
Multiple Access (TDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA); and telecommunication standards such as the Open
System Interconnect (OSI) Model. The course then moves to
telecommunications networks with a re v i ew of local area netw
o rks (LANs), including topologies, contention access methods,
and internetworking devices such as bridges, routers, and gateways.
Also covered are wide area networks (WANs), i n c l u d i n g
the Public Switched Telephone Ne t w o rk (PSTN); wireless networks
such as cellular, personal communication systems, and
wireless data; the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN);
X.25; Frame Relay; and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).
Finally, we examine the network convergence issue; that is, one
network for data, voice, images, and video. The focus of the
seminar then moves to the Internet, addressing both its technological
basis and its applications. Internet technology, including
packet networking, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), Internet security, Internet 2, and IPv6, are
examined. Internet applications and their evolving use for multimedia
transmission, private and leased service IP networks,
e-commerce, data warehousing, data mining, and policy issues
such as universal service and access are evaluated.
XMIT 606 Systems Engineering and Capstone (6 )
This seminar begins with the study of systems engineering as an
i n t e rd i s c i p l i n a ry approach to developing complex systems that satisfy
a client mission in an operational environment. This examination
of the systems engineering process places special emphasis on
computers and software systems. Included is an ove rv i ew of system
t h e o ry and stru c t u res, elements of the systems life cycle, risk and
trade-off analyses, modeling and simulation, and the tools needed
to analyze and support the systems process. Case studies from the
information technology (IT) domain are used to illustrate the systems
engineering principles. The capstone integrates and applies
the major concepts presented in all other coursew o rk. Using casew
o rk methods, students identify best practices and appro p r i a t e
technologies to implement effective IT decisions aligned with organizational
goals. St rong emphasis is placed on viewing IT issues in
a context of both day-to-day and strategic management decision
making based on applied re s e a rch. Issues include competitive n e s s ,
information arc h i t e c t u re, user needs, process reengineering, va l u e
chain management, collaborative computing, globalization, social
impact, information policy, and ethics. Emerging trends in information
technology are analyzed to understand their potential
effect on the workplace and society.
XTMN 601 Technology Overview and Strategic
Management (6)
This first seminar provides program participants with the know l-
edge, skills, and techniques they need to develop and continuously
e valuate appropriate business technology strategies for their
organizations. This seminar starts with an ove rv i ew of technology
management as an academic discipline and a professional practice.
This is followed by an introduction to strategic planning as an
integrated part of a new technology-based product or service.
The issues of competitive strategy, technology based organizations,
and new product launches are presented. The processes of
e n t re p reneurship and intrapreneurship are discussed from the
standpoint of various organizational functions and levels and how
these processes can be promoted through effective strategic management.
Fi n a l l y, using the principles and technology explored in
the first two seminars, program participants will create a business
plan for a new ve n t u re introducing a new technology-based pro d-
uct or service.
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