Prerequisites

MBA 740 or MBA 670

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Covers the concepts, techniques and tools used in the analysis, design and implementation of information systems from both conceptual and practical perspectives. Fundamental information systems concepts, a systems life cycle approach and various systems analysis tools are used to solve business problems. A variety of pedagogical tools will be used including lectures, cases, assignments and a project involving the design, analysis and prototyping of an information system with its databases. From the initial project scope and definition of system requirements, database schema, application architecture and GUI, the student uses industry standard templates to prepare a real life case study. Additionaly, the course focuses upon using Object Oriented analysis and design techniques including the UML.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

MBA 740 or MBA 670, or permission of Instructor

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Provides an understanding of the importance of information as an organizational resource and its role in an information system. Students will learn how data management techniques can address an organization's information management problems. Techniques for data modeling and database design will be emphasized. Strategies for managing an organization's information resources in various environments including distributed and client/ server, and data warehousing will also be covered. Specific DBMSs, including Microsoft Access, will be described, used, and applied to business problems.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

MBA 670 or MBA 740

Course Credits

3.00

Description

E-commerce Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with e-commerce web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsoft's Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, information architecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, navigation and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 824 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization and trust.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

MBA 670

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course introduces the various technologies associated with electronic commerce. Provides an understanding on how organizations utilize these technologies for the fulfillment of goals and to provide a competitive advantage. Focuses on the business implications and impact of Internet technologies, ensuring an appropriate fit between an organization's goals and its use of this technology, and strategies for leveraging E-Commerce.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

Take MBA-670;

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course provides students with an understanding of the nature of enterprise software, business process reengineering, the implementation within organizations, and strategies for maximizing benefits from enterprise systems. The lab projects on the SAP R/3 System will be utilized to reinforce the student's understanding of important enterprise systems and business process concepts.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

take MBA-670;

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Students are introduced to the basics of information security & privacy including the legal and ethical issues. Common types of computer attacks and counter-attacks are addressed. Security technologies such as biometrics, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and cryptography systems will be analyzed and several labs done on the same to connect theory to practice. Best practices for planning and auditing security and privacy will also be covered.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

A supply chain is the network of organizations that collaborate to transform materials, and distribute final products to customers. No company can do better than its supply chain. If designed and managed properly, supply chains are a crucial source of competitive advantage for both manufacturing and service organizations. Effective management of supply chains is a tremendous challenge for most firms which, paradoxically, can also be a great opportunity. Supply chain improvement and innovation have become even more pressing with shrinking product life cycles, expanding product and service variety, and intensifying market competition. For managers in operations and marketing, this course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques for effective management of supply chains. For managers in accounting and finance, this course presents methodologies for assessing supply chain impacts on firms' performance.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

The course will cover the basic principles, tools and technique of the Project Management Life Cycle with practical real-life examples and scenarios. The basic concepts will be studied within the framework of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines set forth by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Other project management framework will be described though not in detail. The course will attempt to help you understand the relationship between good project management and successful software management, development and implementation, and the best practices at each stage of project planning, execution, control and closure. The course will also help build skills to research, analyze and report project management case studies that illustrate the topics covered in this course.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

Prerequisites dependent on topic.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled. Prerequisites may vary depending on course topic.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

A supply chain is the network of organizations that collaborate to transform materials, and distribute final products to customers. No company can do better than its supply chain. If designed and managed properly, supply chains are a crucial source of competitive advantage for both manufacturing and service organizations. Effective management of supply chains is a tremendous challenge for most firms which, paradoxically, can also be a great opportunity. Supply chain improvement and innovation have become even more pressing with shrinking product life cycles, expanding product and service variety, and intensifying market competition. For managers in operations and marketing, this course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques for effective management of supply chains. For managers in accounting and finance, this course presents methodologies for assessing supply chain impacts on firms? performance.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

MBA 740 or MBA 670 and permission of instructor

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This elective course option involves a student initiated written proposal to a willing and appropriate full-time faculty member for a directed study project. The project should be completed during one semester. The faculty member and student must concur on a written proposal, final project and grading criteria. Approval by the Department Chair and the Dean is necessary before registration.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

MBA Info Systems & Operation