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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with concepts, tools, and techniques required to analyze business information systems. The course emphasizes structured development approaches using various tools and techniques. The entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is introduced. However, the major emphasis will be placed on the problem definition and analysis phases of the SDLC. Topics covered include the role of systems analyst, the systems development life cycle, popular methodologies, systems planning, project management, and systems analysis. A comprehensive case study will be used to apply many of the techniques. Prerequisite BUS 581
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3.00 Credits
In the information age of the 1990s, organizations are finding that an effective and efficient means of communicating among distributed entities is a business imperative. This management course addresses current and emerging data communication and networking technologies from a business perspective. The application of these technologies to solve business problems and create competitive advantage is of particular emphasis. Students taking this course will learn to make knowledgeable decisions pertaining to strategies and architects for the deployment of telecommunication technologies. Prerequisite: BUS 581
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3.00 Credits
Operations planning and decision-making activities are studied. The course provides insights into the trade-off associated with operations management decisions and introduces a variety of tools and techniques for assisting managers to make production decisions and implement them in a global environment. Topics include manufacturing strategy, production planning, master scheduling, inventory control, forecasting, materials requirements planning, just-in-time systems, quality management and manufacturing and service technologies. Prerequisites: BUS 521, BUS 565, BUS 567 and BUS 568
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of contemporary issues in information systems as a strategic and competitive resource for business. The course examines how information technology is aligned to support the goals and strategy of the organization. Topics include strategic planning of information technology, using information technology for competitive advantage, information infrastructure architecture and applications, global information technology issues, information technology as an enabler of business process innovation and information technology-based strategic applications. Prerequisite: BUS 581
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3.00 Credits
In today?s world the Internet touches part of every business. It has changed the way business is conducted in the world, and has become a requirement for any business to be a competitive player in today?s marketplace. Electronic commerce affects professionals across all disciplines of the business world, from finance to government to education, etc. This course provides an overview of electronic commerce, how it is conducted and managed, and its opportunities, along with its risks and limitations. Case studies spanning applications including business-to-consumer, business-to-business, intra-business, electronic funds transfers and underlying technologies will be used for analysis and understanding of both real world and theoretical electronic commerce business models. Prerequisite: BUS 581
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Approved research in an area not covered by course work listed in this catalog.
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3.00 Credits
Finance and financial institutions as they relate to the firm and the flow of funds are studied. Emphasis is on the supply and demand of capital, principles and tools of business finance, money and capital markets. Prerequisites: BUS 521, BUS 531 and BUS 551
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3.00 Credits
Changes in the world environment are creating drastically different working conditions for today?s businesses. In an effort to understand these working conditions theoretically and practically, this introductory course deals with many of the environments that shape or reflect business realities. These environments will include historic and geographic patterns, as well as political/legal and economic business atmospheres. The socio-cultural and technological environments in which businesses participate will be highly emphasized. Course information will be presented through lecture, case study, guest speakers, videos, research projects and other pertinent learning avenues. Prerequisites: BUS 565, BUS 567
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3.00 Credits
A study of the various types of available investments and the functions of financial intermediaries in money and capital markets. Study will also be given to the problems encountered in the management of a portfolio of investments. Prerequisites: BUS 521, BUS 531, BUS 551 and BUS 591
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4.00 Credits
Explores the interface between chemistry and the world we live in, with particular emphasis on environmental issues such as pollution, energy depletion and global warming. The chemical principles required to understand these topics are introduced on an as needed basis. This course is primarily intended for nonscience majors and cannot be used for credit towards a chemistry degree. Lecture, 3 hours/week; Laboratory, 3 hours/week.
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