MIS 409 - Big Data Information Systems

Units: 4

Examines the insights and uses of Cloud computing and Big Data. Focuses on the applications of data models in the cloud computing and Big Data environments. Describes Big Data, unstructured data types, and their uses. Discussions include impact of factors such as variety, velocity, and volume of Big Data. Describes cloud computing, its uses, benefits, and challenges. Examines the emerging data models for these areas including the relevance of data super-sets and importance of correlation vs causality. Examines Big Data applications in different areas such as retail, health, finance, supply chain/logistics, and marketing.
May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: MIS 484 -4.

Prerequisite(s): MIS 302 or MIS 304 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.