Master's Degree in Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Management Information SystemsTrack Courses
BSAD 6613 Management Information Systems
A study of current theories and practices of information processing and decision-making with a particular focus on information technology and its uses in improving work practices, products, and tools for decision support. Topics may include the use of artificial intelligence, competitive pressures and risks of information technology, setting IT strategy, information system planning and development of enterprise architecture.
BSAD 6653 Information Resource Management
This course examines Information Resource Management (IRM) from a strategic resource perspective, including implementing IRM within an organization. Topics will include information systems out-sourcing, total cost of ownership, information systems planning and strategic analysis, justification for IT investment, management of IT human resources, traditional project management theory, and project management techniques derived from the Theory of Constraints (TOC).
BSAD 6743 Telecommunications Management
A study of the issues involved in the management of the telecommunications function, including an overview of communications technology used in various business applications – e.g., local area, wide area, and broad band net-works, plus wireless and voice networks internet technologies and protocols. Other topics may include the strategic impact of these technologies on organizations as well as strategic planning for telecommunications, including network planning and analysis.
BSAD 6843 Database Management for Decision-Makers
A study of the data needs of functions such as marketing, finance, production, etc. The course will focus on learning data base management skills needed to design, develop and use a data base; data warehousing, and data mining systems for effective decision-support. |