IT - Information Technology

IT 150G Basic Information Literacy and Research (3 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to identify, to access and to utilize task appropriate information. Students will learn to evaluate information sources and to apply good research strategies. The course will address qualitative, quantitative, visual and auditory data sources along with the ethical use of data and respect for intellectual property. Focus will be given to research topics in various fields including business, humanities, social science and technology.

IT 200T Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society (3 Credit Hours)

Students will explore how technology is related to cybersecurity from an interdisciplinary orientation. Attention is given to the way that technologically-driven cybersecurity issues are connected to cultural, political, legal, ethical, and business domains.

IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to modern information systems. Topics include the history of computers, numbering systems, hardware and software, networks, the Internet, information systems, Systems Development Life Cycle and project management, programming, databases and business intelligence, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, cloud computing, Internet of Things, big data, data analytics, application development, e-commerce, ethical and social issues in information systems, privacy, and information systems in the decision-making process. Intended as a comprehensive introduction course to the Information Systems majors. Cross listed as CYSE 203. Credit cannot be earned for both courses.

IT 205 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (3 Credit Hours)

An introductory course on object-oriented programming that emphasizes problem solving for business applications. The programming language is Java, Python, or instructor's choice. Topics include simple data types, selections, loops, methods, arrays, classes, inheritance, etc.

IT 309 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)

This course develops foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical literacy for the digital era. It emphasizes conceptual understanding of how AI systems are designed, how they learn, and how they generate outcomes. Students will study major paradigms such as machine learning, natural language processing, and large language models, along with commonly used AI tools. Building on this foundation, the course examines ethical frameworks, bias and fairness, transparency, and societal impact, with emphasis on interpreting, critically evaluating, and communicating AI concepts in business contexts.

Prerequisites: IT 201 or IT 360

IT 310 Object-Oriented Programming with C++ (3 Credit Hours)

An advanced C++ programming course focusing on object-oriented design/methodologies and the development of Graphic User Interfaces (GUI) for business applications. Special topics include: dynamic variables, linked lists, abstract data types, classes, inheritance, composition, exception handling, templates, and overloading.

Prerequisites: IT 205 and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean's Office

IT 315 Introduction to Networking and Security (3 Credit Hours)

Introduction to modern networking concepts and technology. Provides students with the fundamental concepts, technologies, components and issues related to communications and data networks. Topics include network architectures, infrastructures, services, protocols, cyber attacks, adversaries, and defense.

Prerequisites: IT 201

IT 317 Enterprise Information Architecture (3 Credit Hours)

A comprehensive treatment of the fundamental concepts of enterprise information architecture. Topics include enterprise architecture, information technology infrastructure, components of modern computing environments, system usability and security.

Prerequisites: IT 201 with a C or better (grade requirement may be waived by the department), and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean's Office

IT 325 Web Site and Web Page Design (3 Credit Hours)

Advanced design and hands-on implementation skills in designing and creating dynamic web sites. Key topics include: web page design, usability principles, HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript and Internet security.

Prerequisites: IT 150G

IT 360T Principles of Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)

A survey of computer hardware, software, procedures, applications, and management information concepts. Provides an understanding of the application of the computer to the support of managerial decision making. Information Systems majors may not use this course for credit toward the B.S.B.A. degree.

Prerequisites: completion of general education information literacy and research requirement and junior standing; and a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office

IT 363 Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credit Hours)

This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of computer-based information systems. Emphasis is placed upon the development of requirements that serve the business needs of the organization as well as the logical and physical design of business information systems. This course covers both the structured and the object-oriented approach of system analysis and design process. Topics covered include introduction to the software development methodologies, requirement gathering, modeling, and logical/physical design techniques. Students are also exposed to emerging topics that promise major improvements in software development area. Factors relevant to the creation of business information systems through development and implementation will be examined in detail.

Prerequisites: IT 201 with a C or better, IT 205, and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean's Office of the Strome College of Business

IT 367 Cooperative Education (1-3 Credit Hours)

Approval for enrollment and allowable credits are determined by the department in the semester prior to enrollment. Available for pass/fail grading only.

Prerequisites: junior standing and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

IT 368 Student Internship (1-3 Credit Hours)

Approval for enrollment and allowable credits are determined by the department in the semester prior to enrollment. Available for pass/fail grading only.

Prerequisites: junior standing and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

IT 369 Practicum (1-3 Credit Hours)

Approval for enrollment and allowable credits are determined by the department in the semester prior to enrollment. Available for pass/fail grading only.

Prerequisites: junior standing and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

IT 374 C# and Applications (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to programming concepts and skills of the C# programming language and Visual Studio .NET. Topics include: computing fundamentals and Microsoft .NET platform, C# programming fundamentals and object-oriented programming, web app development and cloud app development.

Prerequisites: CS 150 or equivalent

IT 376 PHP and Applications (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to programming concepts and skills of the PHP programming language. Topics include: Internet and web concepts, HTML, CSS and XML, PHP programming basics, database with PHP, PHP web services.

Prerequisites: IT 201

IT 401 Mobile and Cloud Computing (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to key concepts and techniques of mobile and cloud computing. Topics include: cloud deployment and service models, cloud programming and software environments, performance and security of cloud systems, cloudlets and mobile cloud computing.

Prerequisites: IT 450 or CS 450

IT 408 E-Business Portal Programming (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to key concepts, programming techniques, technologies and standards involved in the development of E-Business portal. Topics include: E-Business programming technologies, software development environments, developing a practical E-business project, securing the E-business portal, performance tuning and evaluation.

Prerequisites: IT 325

IT 410 Business Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)

Business intelligence, data warehouse, data mining, and OLAP. The course will use state-of-the-art business intelligence software tools including SAS products to provide hands-on experience in designing and using data warehouses.

Prerequisites: BNAL 206

IT 416 Network Server Configuration and Administration (3 Credit Hours)

Advanced course on configuration and management of network servers. Topics include: user and storage management, ACLs, group policy, configuring security, backups and disaster recovery, and server management.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in IT 315 and a declared major in the university or permission of the Strome College of Business Dean’s Office

IT 417 Management of Information Security (3 Credit Hours)

This course emphasizes the need for management and technology to successfully implement an information security program in an organization. Threats, attacks, legal and ethical issues, risk assessment and control strategies; planning, development, and maintenance of security policies; contingency planning; firewalls, intrusion detection systems and security tools; and management of information security are some of the topics covered in this course.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in IT 315 or IT 360T and a declared major in the university or permission of the Strome College of Business Dean’s Office

IT 418 Enterprise Information Assurance (3 Credit Hours)

Assure information and manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information. Topics include assurance of integrity, availability, authenticity, non-repudiation and confidentiality. Students will gain a firm understanding of information-related risk management in cyber and physical systems. Hands-on exercises and practice opportunities will be provided to students.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in IT 315 and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

IT 419 Enterprise Cyber Defense (3 Credit Hours)

Provide students with an awareness of the options available to mitigate security threats in enterprise information systems. Topics include network mapping, network security techniques and components, applications of cryptography, malicious activity detection, countermeasures, and vulnerability scanning. Students will learn how to describe potential attacks, defense tools and methods, and measures to be taken when compromises occur.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in IT 315 and a declared major in the university or permission of the Dean’s Office

IT 420 Object-Oriented Application Development Using Visual Basic (3 Credit Hours)

Advanced design and implementation strategies are utilized to create dynamic client/server applications that solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner. Key concepts include: abstractions, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, persistence, and dynamic binding.

Prerequisites: IT 205 and a declared major in the university or permission of the Strome College of Business Dean's Office

IT 425 Information Systems for International Business (3 Credit Hours)

The international business organization and its relationship to information systems architecture with emphasis on the role of connectivity technology as a driver of globalization. An introduction to the economics and structure of the international information technology marketplace.

Prerequisites: The general education impact of technology requirement, a declared major in the university or permission of the department

IT 430 Object-Oriented Application Development with JAVA (3 Credit Hours)

Using JAVA as an object-oriented language to write business applications that solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner. Business examples incorporating multimedia, multithreading, networking, and advanced graphical interfaces are used to reinforce the object-oriented concepts of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, persistence, and dynamic binding.

Prerequisites: IT 205 and a declared major in the university or waiver approved through the Strome College of Business Undergraduate Advising

IT 440 Secure Programming (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to methods of secure software design and development. Key topics include principles and practices of secure programming, input validation, type checking, parameter validation, buffer overflow prevention, error handling, web application issues (SQL injection, Cross site scripting, Cross site request forgery, etc.), static analysis tools and black box testing tools.

Prerequisites: IT 205

IT 450 Database Concepts (3 Credit Hours)

Introduction to database concepts. Historical development, data models, database analysis, design and implementation, query languages, data security, and introduction to business transaction systems.

Prerequisites: IT 201 with a C or better or IT 360T for non-IT major students and a declared major in the university or waiver approved through the Strome College of Business Undergraduate Advising; permission of the instructor is required for non-IT major students

IT 451 Database Administration (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to the theory and practice for performing the standard database administrative tasks. Course could serve as a basis in preparation to OCA Exams 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052 for Oracle Administrator Certified Associate. Topics to be covered include: advance SQL statements, creating schema objects, database installation and configuration, database architecture, performance monitoring and tuning, storage management, database security, user management, database connectivity, backup/recovery techniques and usage analysis. Oracle will be the primary DBMS software used in the course; other software may be used as well. Hands-on exercises and practice opportunities will be provided to students.

Prerequisites: IT 450, and a declared major in the university or permission of the instructor

IT 452 Cloud Database (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to the principles, techniques, and systems of cloud database. Topics include: cloud service models, cloud database design, cloud database management, cloud database development, cloud security, and cloud database services.

Prerequisites: IT 450 or instructor approval

IT 453 Advanced Database Concepts (3 Credit Hours)

This course examines the theoretical and practical foundations of advanced database concepts. It also covers techniques and methodologies that are used to perform the advanced database management tasks and to insure the deployment of efficient, secure, and high-performance database applications. Topics include: advanced database and application design, database performance tuning and query optimization, data movement and distribution, distributed DBMS, Business Intelligence and Data Warehouses, Big Data Analytics and NoSQL, databases and the Internet, and other advanced database concepts. This course also examines the material included in OCA Exams 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-052 for Oracle Administrator Certified Associate.

Prerequisites: IT 450 and a declared major in the university or permission of the instructor

IT 454 Web-based Database Administration (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to key concepts and techniques related to web-based database administration. Students will gain hands-on experience with a variety of web-based database technologies. Topics to be covered include: MySQL, EasyPHP, phpMyAdmin, XML database technologies such as XQuery, XPath, and XML Schemas, performance tuning, trouble shooting, and web log analysis tools.

Prerequisites: IT 450, or permission of the instructor

IT 455 SAP Applications (3 Credit Hours)

This course introduces students to the concept of enterprise resource planning. Students will learn SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations by analyzing and presenting data stats in an engaging way, and producing meaningful and insightful business solutions.

Prerequisites: IT 201, or IT 360T, or OPMT 303, or instructor's permission

IT 461 Implementing Internet Applications (3 Credit Hours)

Advanced design and implementation strategies are utilized to create dynamic e-commerce applications that solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner. Key concepts include: Internet architecture, structured data languages, scripting languages, programming languages, database connectivity, and Internet security.

Prerequisites: IT 205 and IT 363, or instructor's permission

IT 464/564 Essentials of Project Management (3 Credit Hours)

This course introduces project management principles and methodologies. Topics include project management framework, knowledge areas, and techniques. It guides students through the processes of defining, planning, executing, and controlling projects to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The course emphasizes practical skills for managing project work and explores how Information technology tools, including artificial intelligence, can support project management tasks.

Prerequisites: IT 317 with a C or better, IT 363, and a declared major in the university or waiver approved through the Strome College of Business Undergraduate Advising

IT 474/574 Strategic IT Administration (3 Credit Hours)

Focuses on improving business use of existing IT and achieving competitive advantage. All students gain a strategic perspective on an important organizational resource--information. Prepares IT students for managerial positions and effective communication with executives.

Prerequisites: IT 317 with a C or better, IT 363, and a declared major in the university or waiver approved through the Strome College of Business Undergraduate Advising

IT 494 Entrepreneurship in Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to help students enhance their personal and professional development through real-world entrepreneurial innovation guided by faculty members and professionals. This course allows students to integrate disciplinary knowledge by developing innovative processes, products, businesses, or other innovations utilizing information technology. The real-world entrepreneurial experience will help students understand how academic knowledge leads to innovation and problem solving.

Prerequisites: six credit hours of any IT 300 or 400 level courses

IT 495/595 Selected Topics in Information Systems (1-3 Credit Hours)

Taught on an occasional basis. See the course schedule for the particular topic being taught each semester.

Prerequisites: permission of the department

IT 497 Independent Study in Information Systems (1-3 Credit Hours)

Affords students the opportunity to undertake independent study under the direction of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: permission of the department

IT 564 Essentials of Project Management (3 Credit Hours)

Prerequisites: Enrolled in a graduate program or a graduate certificate program, or waiver approved by the instructor

IT 574 Strategic IT Administration (3 Credit Hours)

Focuses on improving business use of information technology and achieving competitive advantage. All students gain a strategic perspective on an important organizational resource--information. Prepares students for managerial positions and effective communication with executives.

Prerequisites: Enrolled in a graduate program or a graduate certificate program, or waiver approved by the instructor

IT 595 Topics (1-3 Credit Hours)

IT 630 Intelligent Systems & Business Analytics (3 Credit Hours)

This course explores the intersection of intelligent systems and business analytics. Students gain insights into leveraging artificial intelligence and data analysis techniques to drive informed decision-making and solve complex business problems. Topics include descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, AI, machine learning, and real-world case studies in various industries.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program OR approval by the MBA program office

IT 634 Cloud Computing and Security (3 Credit Hours)

An introduction to key concepts and techniques of cloud computing and security. Topics include: cloud computing systems, virtualization and container technologies, cloud architecture and service platform design, cloud programming models, big data analytics, cloud performance and security.

IT 650 Database Management Systems (3 Credit Hours)

Introduction to database management systems. The topics addressed include system architecture, data models, database analysis, design and implementation, query processing, business transaction processing, and database security.

Prerequisites: IT 620 or equivalent; or permission of the department

IT 651 Business Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)

The course covers key concepts in data mining, data visualization, and decision support systems. Students will learn how to effectively harness data-driven technologies to optimize business processes and enhance organizational performance.

Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program at ODU, or permission of the instructor or department

IT 652 Information Systems for Big Data (3 Credit Hours)

The course introduces students to distributed computing systems, cloud computing, data storage solutions, and network architectures that underpin Big Data processing. Students will explore the technological infrastructure and computational techniques required to handle enormous volumes of data efficiently.

Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program at ODU, or permission of the instructor or department

IT 660 Digitalizing Enterprises (3 Credit Hours)

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a critical enabler of the digital enterprise. This class introduces cutting-edge ICT, including enterprise systems, IoT, CPS as the foundation for digitalizing enterprises for the seamless integration of enterprises and supply chain. Topics includes intra- and inter-organizational integration, supply chain collaboration and integration, and digitalization technologies.

Prerequisites: IT 650 or permission of the instructor or department or admission to a graduate program at ODU

IT 664 Project Management (3 Credit Hours)

This course provides knowledge of project management including tools and techniques to manage scope, time, cost, quality, risk, team, communications, security and procurement. Special issues in the context of information- and technology-based projects are emphasized.

IT 667 Cooperative Education (1-3 Credit Hours)

Approval for enrollment and allowable credits are determined by the department in the semester prior to enrollment. Available for pass/fail grading only.

Prerequisites: IT 620 or equivalent

IT 668 Information Systems Internship (1-3 Credit Hours)

Approval for enrollment and allowable credits are determined by the department in the semester prior to enrollment. Available for pass/fail grading only.

Prerequisites: IT 620 or equivalent

IT 672 Enterprise Architectures (3 Credit Hours)

Introduction to enterprise architectures for business organizations as well as related information architectures. Examines traditional techniques as well as emerging techniques including industrial information integration engineering.

Prerequisites: IT 650, or admission to a graduate program at ODU, or permission of the instructor or department

IT 680 Computing Aspects of Medical Informatics (3 Credit Hours)

Overview of computing aspects of medical informatics. Computational methods in scientific computing of medical informatics are covered. The basic thrust is to demonstrate the usefulness and power of computational methods in solving real-life problems in perspectives of medical informatics.

IT 695 Selected Topics in Information (1-3 Credit Hours)

3 credits.

Prerequisites: permission of the department chair and the graduate program director

IT 697 Independent Study in Information Systems (1-3 Credit Hours)

Affords students the opportunity to undertake independent study under the direction of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: IT 650 or permission of the department

IT 698 Master's Project in Information (3 Credit Hours)

3 credits.

Prerequisites: IT 650 and permission of the department

IT 699 Master’s Thesis in Information Systems (1-6 Credit Hours)

1-6 credits.

Prerequisites: IT 650 and permission of the department

IT 795 Selected Topics in Management Information Systems (1-3 Credit Hours)

3 credits.

Prerequisites: permission of the department chair and the graduate program director

IT 800 Theoretical Foundation in Information Technology Research (3 Credit Hours)

This course introduces the foundations and process of academic research, providing a comprehensive overview of research methodologies in Information Technology. It examines empirical, behavioral, conceptual, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key topics include developing research questions, designing appropriate methodologies, conducting empirical investigations, and critically evaluating scholarly work.

IT 850 Seminar on Societal Impact of Information Systems and AI (3 Credit Hours)

This doctoral seminar introduces students to research in the Information Systems (IS) discipline, emphasizing the societal impact of IS and artificial intelligence (AI). Students critically examine key streams of empirical IS research and explore emerging topics and challenges related to technology and society. The course also develops students’ skills in analyzing and writing empirical research papers.

IT 890 Seminar in Information Technology Research (3 Credit Hours)

This seminar provides an overview of major research areas in Information Technology. It introduces students to key themes, theoretical foundations, and emerging trends in IT research. Topics include information security, artificial intelligence, system development, ethics, and other contemporary issues shaping the IT discipline. The course is designed to help doctoral students develop a broad understanding of the IT research landscape and identify potential areas for future investigation.

IT 891 Seminar in Business Intelligence (3 Credit Hours)

This seminar provides a foundation in the theories, methods, and research practices of business intelligence with an emphasis on empirical analysis. The course integrates econometric fundamentals, the use of analytical software for data analysis, and engagement with contemporary scholarly work in business intelligence. Students will develop the methodological and conceptual skills necessary to design and carry out independent, original research in business intelligence and related fields.

Prerequisites: IT 800

IT 892 Seminar in Knowledge Management (3 Credit Hours)

The course examines the latest advances in knowledge management (KM) including identifying, capturing, sharing and evaluating an enterprise's knowledge assets. The course reviews and discusses existing technologies in KM and new emerging KM technologies and practices.

Prerequisites: IT 800

IT 893 Digitally Enabled Supply Chains: Foundations and Emerging Topics (3 Credit Hours)

This course examines how supply chain management and information technology integrate to support global supply chain design and management. Topics include the theories and practices of how information technology enables effective material flow, e-commerce and retailing, logistics and maritime activities, supply chain network planning and management, supply chain disruption management, procurement, production, and inventory management. A wide variety of research methodologies are explored as well as coverage of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and big data.

IT 895 Selected Topics in Management Information Systems (1-3 Credit Hours)

3 credits.

Prerequisites: permission of the department chair and the graduate program director

IT 899 Dissertation (1-12 Credit Hours)

Ph.D. level research and writing of dissertation.

Prerequisites: IT 893; departmental approval required

IT 998 Master's Graduate Credit (1 Credit Hour)

This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester. It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation.