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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for managers who need to understand the role and potential contribution of information technologies in organizations. The focus of the course is on different information technologies and their applications in managing business critical data, information, and knowledge. The course concentrates on the current state of IT in organizations, challenges and strategic use of IT, IT infrastructure and architecture, building, implementing, and managing IT applications, and emerging issues such as intelligent systems, business process reengineering, knowledge management,, and group support systems. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or instructor's permission. Co-Requisite: none.
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3.00 Credits
The relationships between the development of the telecommunications industry, national growth and the development of telecommunications policy issues and policy making organizations. Analysis of the major issues that have impact on the telecommunications industry and commerce and society generally. The options and opportunities afforded by recent regulatory and policy issues are also examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course in applied competitive strategy draws upon recent experiences associated with the impact of information technology upon diverse industries. Students completing this course will have mastered a basic understanding of the economic and competitive implications of information technology. This competence in analysis is arrived at through understanding how availability of information (through technology or otherwise) affects the basic strategic options available and how firms and industries are likely to be affected. In addition, students will be introduced to the often poorly structured process of evaluating the economics of potential systems innovations. They will then be able to participate in strategic systems planning from a managerial point of view. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or instructor's permission. Co-Requisite: none.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction of the fundamentals of modern telecommunications and networking for current and future managers. Covers basic concepts such as components of data-communication, data transmission, Open System Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP and other models, data link and network layers, and local area networks (LANs). The emphasis is to expand technical knowledge and discuss related managerial issues.
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3.00 Credits
Explores advanced issues and trends in modern enterprise networking. Examines the implications of such developments in the business environment and the infrastructural needs of organizations and clusters of organizations. Reviews ramifications of the TCP/IP revolution leading to commercialization of the Internet/World Wide Web. Discusses the network infrastructure required to implement Intranets/Extranets, electronic commerce and interorganizational business communication and collaboration generally. Evaluates emerging technologies (such as electronic payment systems, corporate digital libraries, push technology, multicasting, firewalls and digital signatures). Deals with the implications of internetworking, such as digital cities, smart buildings, distance learning, telecommuting and teleconferencing. Prerequisite: MG 6553.
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3.00 Credits
A survey and exploration of the business implications of selected new and emerging technologies that have the potential to change business practices and create new industries. Technologies discussed include new Internet architectures, Wikis, Open Source, security issues, new web services, social networking, and Web 2.0. This course is for the manager who is interested in staying current with and learning about new technologies for use in business. No specific engineering background is required. A variety of reference texts, journals, cases, and websites will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or instructor's permission. Co-Requisite: none.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the role that operations management plays in determining business strategy and in developing competitive advantage. The primary emphasis of this course will be on how to develop and effectively manage operations in knowledge intensive enterprises. Discusses the operational design and managerial implications when the emphasis of the operations group is more on knowledge management than on production and facilities management; managing the effective integration of technology, people, and operating systems; understanding the complexities and challenges of operations management; the challenges of developing and managing supply chain networks; and the critical role of technology in developing operational capabilities in an organization.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the various industries that comprise the media sector and outlines the major issues confronting these industries as they grapple with incorporating digital-based and mobile innovations into their businesses. The structure of industries within the sector will be discussed as well as how managers are recalibrating their business models and redesigning their organizations in order to be competitive in the current media and entertainment sector landscape. Issues to be addressed include the new media industry as a catalyst for change; the transformation of traditional content-intensive industries such as the motion picture business; the book publishing business; the newspaper business and the music industry and the newly defined role of users and customers. Participants will read case studies and articles and access other relevant materials in electronic and print format. The emphasis will be on interactive discussions in class and on projects developed by individual participants as well as teams of participants.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on selected emerging technologies that are changing the nature of competition in the media sector. The dynamic relationships involving changing technology, business processes, and management response will be seen in light of new digital platforms and applications, standards development, as well as legal and legislative initiatives. Topics to be addressed include intellectual property rights and digital rights management; content-on-demand; and the management, archiving, and preservation of digital content.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores important trends and issues which are having a significant impact on the management of technological innovation in the media sector. The course covers a range of topics which may vary from year to year and will serve as a culmination of the ideas and issues that have been discussed through the MOTIME track. Participants will develop projects that reflect their interests in particular aspects of the sector. Examples are redefinition of the notion of convergence; the intersection of design, content, and technology; and the globalization of the media industry.
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