iSYS 497: Internship

iSYS 497: Internship

(Note: This course was COMS 497: Internship before the 2007-8 catalog.)

Contents

• Catalog Description
• Prerequisites
• Schedule
• Detailed Description
• Topics
• Objectives
• Textbook

Catalog Description

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize their training in a real-world business environment. Participants work under the guidance and direction of a full-time staff member. (At most 6 hours toward a major in this department.)

Prerequisites

• Permanent admission to the iSYS major
• iSYS 340(4) Introduction to Database Application Systems (or IT 340)
• iSYS 380(4) Systems Analysis and Design (or IT 380)

This course (iSYS 497) is not a prerequisite for any other iSYS course.

Schedule

This course is scheduled as needed (variable schedule).

Detailed Description

(under construction...)

Topics

The following content areas will be covered.

1. Real-World Experience (about 45 hours)

Additional topics may also be covered based on time and student interest.

Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to

• discuss (in general terms) an experience working on information systems in a real-world business environment and how that experience has changed the student's attitudes and outlook
• discuss how a real-word experience validates the student's study
• discuss how a real-world experience in information systems has affected the student's future academic plans
• discuss the importance of networking for future career employment

Textbook

Final textbook choice is determined by the instructor, who may choose a textbook similar to one the following. This list can give you an idea of the course topics, coverage, and depth.

Additional readings may be assigned by the instructor.