You are here: COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT-> IST-> BACHELORS DEGREE-> Fourth Year


4th Year Semester I, FALL

  • ECON 211
    Introduction to Economic Statistics

    Introduction to econometric techniques for the analysis of economic data. Topics include collection, manipulation, and presentation of economic and business data, linear economic models, testing economic hypotheses, and forecasting. The course covers applications of all techniques using economic data and statistics software.

    Prerequisites: ECON 121 or 122, MATH 4 or higher and STAT 115 or STAT 211.
  • ENG 205
    Business English

    This course develops aptitude in the application of English language skills to a business or professional environment.

  • IST Electives - 3 Courses
    From Electives table.

4th Year Semester II, SPRING


    ELECTIVES

    • IST 321
      Network Performance Design and Management (Lect 3.0)

      This course provides analytical capabilities needed to effectively design, deploy, and manage computer networks and protocols.

      Prerequisite: IST 233.
    • IST 342
      E-Commerce Architecture (Lect 3.0)

      The course will cover the issues associated with computer architecture, as it relates specifically to e-commerce applications. Topics will include e-commerce systems and processes, specialized software, and databases.

      Prerequisite: IST 233.
    • IST 351
      Leadership in Technology-Based Organizations (Lect 3.0)

      The course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for the development and implementation of effective strategies for the management of technology-based organizations. This involves: developing a general management perspective on technology and innovation, examining the problems of new product development, identifying distinctive technological competencies, licensing and marketing technologies, assessing the organizational and industrial context of technology.


    • IST 354
      Multimedia Development and Design (Lect 3.0)

      Students learn current practices for development and design of interactive multimedia. The course covers tools for development of 2-D and 3-D graphics, video, audio, animation, and integrated multimedia environments.

      Prerequisites: IST 51, CS 53 or CS 73.
    • IST 361
      Information Systems Project Management (Lect 3.0)

      The course overviews general project management principles, and then focuses on information system application development. Topics include requirements analysis, project scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, testing, and team coordination.

      Prerequisite: Fourth year standing.