INSS 788 - Information Systems Practicum II

3 Credits

880 Prerequisite(s): INSS 780 This is the second of a two-part sequence of the year-long, supervised practicum capstone coursework designed for professional learning experience in information systems practice. The practicum provides an opportunity for the student to synthesize, integrate, and apply the practical skills, knowledge, and training acquired through the program. It involves practical explanation of the total systems concept and knowledge of systems development and addresses the entire information system development cycle. Students are engaged in the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of an information system in real-world setting; and are placed in practicum sites independently or in a team to acquire practical experience. The practicum effort is jointly supervised by a faculty member and a manager at the practicum site.