Management Science and Information Systems (623)

53:623:510 IT Strategy and Project Management (3)
Information technology (IT) is an important driver and enabler of the dramatic transformation of the business landscape. This course is designed to provide concepts and framework to develop technology strategy for supporting corporate strategy. The course also introduces traditional and agile project management skills for successful selection, planning, and monitoring of projects. Case studies and hands-on assignments reinforce concepts, which students can directly apply in their work environment. Previous title: Managing Projects and Info Technology.

53:623:513 Emerging Information Technologies (3)
This course addresses emerging information technologies, their evolution, their identification, and the effects of cultural, social, political, and international factors on these technologies. Topics change from year to year and include web and ecommerce technologies.
Prerequisite: 53:623:510.

53:623:514 Ecommerce Project Management (3)
This course looks at managing MIS projects in an organizational context including processes related to initiating projects, planning, developing, implementing, and closing a project. Successful students should be able to establish and manage an ecommerce site and understand critical components for successful ecommerce with emphasis on business-to-consumer ecommerce.
Prerequisite: 53:623:510.

53:623:517 Data Management and Business Intelligence (3)
This course focuses on the design and management of the data resources of an organization and the extraction of business intelligence from the data for managerial decision-making. The basic concepts and techniques of data management and mining data will be examined with real-world examples and cases to place these techniques in proper context. The course delivers adequate technical detail with hands-on training, while emphasizing the interpretation, organizational, and implementation issues relevant to managers.
Prerequisite: 53:716:502.

53:623:521,522 Directed Study in MIS (BA, BA)
Supervised by an individual faculty member and approved by the associate dean of graduate studies.
Prerequisite: 53:623:510.

53:623:597 Internship in Management Science and Information Systems (BA)
An internship provides real-world experience to those looking to explore or gain the relevant knowledge and skills within the management field.
Prerequisite: By permission of internship director/instructor.

53:623:598 Internship in Business Analytics (3)
An internship provides real-world experience to those looking to explore or gain the relevant knowledge and skills within the business analytics field.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor or associate dean for graduate programs

53:623:670 Special Topics in Mngmt Science/Info Sys (3)
Topics vary from semester to semester. Consult the associate dean of graduate studies for specific content each semester.
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor.