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  • MGMT 4040: Mathematical and Statistical Foundation for Finance

    3.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course is designed to strengthen students' ability to prepare for the graduate finance courses especially the ones with quantitative applications. The course will provide basic learning in mathematical and statistical skills necessary for the required and elective courses in the finance program. It will provide an understanding of the fundamental process of applying statistical techniques to business problems involving uncertainty. The course will introduce basic calculus (derivative, optimization), matrix algebra (multiplication, inversion), power function (compounding, power series), probability theory, multiple linear regressions (model fitting, forecasting) applied to financial theories. The focus of the course, in general, is on integrating quantitative skills with key concepts in finance and economics. The ultimate goal is to prepare students to apply these lessons in financial decision-making. Credit Hours: 3
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  • MGMT 4100: Quantitative Methods for Business

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course introduces the student to the business management of production and operations systems. The concepts are related to inventory control, forecasting, scheduling, man-powers, and facilities planning. Computer usage includes Excel and specialized packages. When Offered: Fall and spring terms. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4110: Operations Management

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course introduces the student to the operations function in services and manufacturing-oriented firms. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts, principles, and techniques used for decision making in the operations function. The course takes a managerial perspective. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 2100. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4130: Enterprise IT Integration

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course provides a capstone and professional experience through an in-depth study of major issues in enterprise information architecture. The course emphasizes both management and technical issues. Topics include information architecture evaluation, strategic information technology alignment, information technology valuation techniques, application interfaces, system and data integration, data warehousing, and decision support systems. Course concepts are developed through case studies and projects. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 2300 or equivalent or MGMT 4240 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4140: Computer Information Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course provides the undergraduate management student with an introduction to the concept and components of computer-based “management information systems” (MIS) and their integration into organizational processes to gain competitive advantage. This course will examine approaches for developing and using information systems in support of business processes. Topics include: the impact of computer-based information systems on organizations; the basic technology components of modern information systems; the process by which information systems are created and changed; and selected management and technology issues.When Offered: Fall and spring terms. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4150: IT Project Management

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This capstone concentration course provides the student with conceptual and applied material focusing on the effective implementation of information. A central theme underlying this course is that information system implementation is best thought of as a bridge between systems design and utilization and that it must be understood in the context of the development process as a whole. The course examines a wide array of interrelated issues not generally covered in a systems analysis and design course including: process development life cycle; project management and systems engineering; process reengineering and maturity; organizational learning and evaluation. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4160: Telecommunications for Business

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Rapid advancements in telecommunications technology and the convergence of computing and telecommunications have created unique opportunities for organizations to derive competitive advantage. Telecommunications technology has become an essential feature of the business environment and is embodied in both operations and products/ services of organizations. This course aims to analyze how telecommunications can be employed to enhance the benefits and reduce the costs through the value web. A wide variety of telecommunications technologies ranging from narrowband to broadband and from wired to wireless will be examined in detail. The primary emphasis will be on issues related to their application in different business contexts. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4220: Accounting Information Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course provides the background for understanding how the accounting system works and also how the accounting system fits into the overall information system of the firm. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 2300. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4230: Manufacturing Accounting and Control Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course provides the students with an understanding of basic cost accounting and of current topics in manufacturing accounting. In particular, the course covers activity-based costing and management systems, standard costing, and transfer pricing. Although the course is primarily oriented toward manufacturing environments, the principles covered are directly applicable to service industries. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MGMT 2300 and MGMT 2100. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4
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  • MGMT 4240: Systems Analysis and Design

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    This course presents conceptual material on the analysis and design of business information systems. The focus is on understanding business information processing requirements and developing information systems solutions to meet these requirements. Key stages of the systems development life cycle including planning, analysis, and design are the focus of this course. Models and procedures for understanding and modeling an organization’s existing and planned information systems are presented. Computer-aided software engineering tools are used to provide hands-on experience in designing information systems. When Offered: Fall and spring terms. Credit Hours: 4
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