| IS 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in the Area of
Information Systems (1-3) |
| Study of problem or problems using re
search techniques. Selection of the problem
must be approved by the student’s adviser,
the instructor under whom the study is to be
made, and the appropriate dean or branch
director. The study must contribute to the
student’s program. Preparation of a
scholarly paper is required and may involve
an oral defense. Total credit for any
combination of enrollments in these courses
may not exceed six semester hours. A
specialized study may be substituted for a
required course only once in a student’s
program. |
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| IS 6672 |
Information Systems and Business
Strategy (3) |
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Considers the role of operations and information
systems in defining competitive business
strategies. Structural decisions (product
design, marketing, and finance) as well as
issues that cross corporate boundaries
(strategies for distribution, supply management
and global operations) are addressed.
Examines emerging issues such as global
manufacturing, e-commerce, sourcing strategies,
manufacturing automation and environmental
issues. Prerequisite for MBA
students: MBA 5505 or equivalent |
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| IS 6674 |
Information Systems Management (3) |
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Theoretical and practical applications for
managing computerized information systems;
planning and control functions of the
firm; emphasis on case studies of design
projects; the application of human and organizational
issues of Management Information
Systems (MIS); current academic research
into the analysis, design, and implementation
of computer information systems.
Prerequisite for MBA students: MBA 5505
or equivalent |
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| IS 6676 |
E-Commerce for Global Business (3) |
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Introduces state-of-the-art concepts and
applications which are emerging in the field
of electronic commerce. Prerequisite for
MBA students: MBA 5505 or equivalent |
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| IS 6679 |
Management Information Systems (3) |
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Conceptual and practical foundations of
information systems to include support of
management and decision-making functions,
computer system project management, economic
and legal considerations of management
information systems, and system implementation/
evaluation. Prerequisite for
MBA students: MBA 5505 or equivalent |
