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3.00 Credits
Introduction to issues and concepts in organizational and administrative behavior with an emphasis on continually changing organizations in the information sectors. Management processes for flexible and innovative information businesses. The evolution of technology intensive industries and information business organizations. The role of information technology in the growth of the modern firm. Human resource management and organization development in information- intensive firms.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in managerial decision making and strategies with an emphasis on information-intensive businesses and the fast-changing environment in which they compete. This course explores such issues as competing in both the digital and physical spaces, technology as an enabler of change, the role of the professional manager, and managing in an increasingly globalized environment.
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3.00 Credits
Organizational and individual behavior. Managing technical professionals. Teams, communication and group decision making. Leadership. Conflict and negotiation. Organizational development and culture. Managing change and creating innovative environments.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for managers who need to understand the role and potential contribution of information technology (IT) within organizations. The focus of the course is on information technology and its business applications. The course concentrates on the current state of IT in organizations, challenges and strategic use of IT, IT infrastructure and architecture, the technical foundation of IT, building and implementing organization information systems, emerging issues in IT such as intelligent systems, business process re-engineering, knowledge management, and group support systems. The course format is interactive with concept presentation followed by open discussion on real-world applications of IT and business cases.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses modern issues of large-scale information and knowledge management through design, development and implementation of different kinds of database technologies. Introduces and elaborates on data modeling through relational models, SQL applications, database architecture, different types of database management systems, data integrity and administration, etc. Also introduces emerging database technologies, such as distributed Internet-based databases, distributed client/server databases, multidimensional databases, groupware, data warehousing and data mining for decision support, etc.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of strategic decision making for the modern enterprise. The course introduces general management perspectives of strategy, competitive strategy, emerging analytical characteristics of strategy, and current innovation and global dimensions of strategy. For a business environment that is increasingly fast paced, complex, knowledge-intensive, global, and undergoing continuous change, the course concludes with an integrative approach for strategic decision making.
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3.00 Credits
All managers frequently face ethical challenges. Success often depends on how well managers handle decisions that challenge their own set of values. Ethical dimensions of modern management also increase as competition becomes increasingly global and technology-intensive. This course identifies major ethical issues facing managers today- particularly with regard to technology, innovation and global decision making. The course also provides an opportunity for students to develop effective approaches for dealing with major ethical challenges. Finally, the course gives students a chance to reflect on the efficacy and strength of their own personal set of values.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the critical intercultural dimensions of global management. Topics covered include identifying key culture- related factors essential for effective global management, communicating across different cultures, building effective transcultural organizations, developing capable crossculture managers, and leveraging cultural diversity.
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3.00 Credits
The MBA Capstone Project Course is largely field based but may have some classroom components. The focal site for this course can be local and/or abroad. This course also brings together the concepts, theories and insights gained throughout the Poly MBA Program. Community service is also a major component of the MBA Capstone Project Course. The course is directed by faculty members working closely with students, often on site. The Capstone usually occurs in the final semester. The Capstone course may be offered for certain individual students or groups of students in collaboration with institutions abroad. Restricted to Polytechnic MBA students
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the management implications of electronic business. Topics include: (1) accelerated new product development; (2) impact of technology on the value chain: the changing role of intermediaries; (3) electronic commerce: business models and strategies for survival general lifestyle; (4) implications of "being wired"; and (5) business applicationsinvolving collaborative communication, computation and teamwork. Course material is designed to be dynamic and Internet- based, reflecting the nature of change in electronic commerce and the IT industry, and the potential implications of electronic business for managers. Students work on a project that requires: following developments in the business and IT press, interviewing managers and product developers and simultaneously testing and discussing current developments in the e-commerce marketspace. Classes are conducted using the case method, and a high level of class participation is expected.
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