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3.00 Credits
The second of our Business Implications of Emerging Technology courses further investigates the business dimensions of major technological advances, highlighting how industry structures and organization, the dynamics of competition, patterns of innovation, operational decisions, and financial investment are all influenced by various types of technical breakthrough. Students also get to explore the interplay between emerging technology development and commercialization. The challenges associated with intellectual property protection and utilization, as well as the socio-economic and ethical dimensions of new technology adoption, are explored. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 6060 Credit Hours: 3
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This course considers the evolving new models of value creation and business growth being introduced across different industries and examines such critical issues as product and process technology strategy, operational innovation, IT strategies and infrastructures, networks and organization, and finance. Utilizing a series of case studies from across a range of industry networks, students will have a chance to learn how companies can participate in such networks and what unique business resources and capabilities they can employ to enhance their probability of commercial success. Credit Hours: 3
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This course focuses on the execution and implementation issues arising from the growing role of networks as the organizing concept for business value creation. Topics include analyzing the different opportunities, how and where value can be created, the alternate 'value creation roles a firm can assume in the value creation process, an examination of the varying economic rents that can be generated, the organizational resources and capabilities that are needed to be effective, and the implications for the overall strategy of the firm. Credit Hours: 3
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Management, finance, technology, operations, general business operations, and statistical topics are integrated from the point of view of extracting, interpreting, and communicating information. One- and higher dimensional graphical methods and tabular arrays are used to show that statistical models are natural consequences of business and technology management. Design of investigations and time-related phenomena are covered in depth throughout the course. Statistical simulation of service and production facilities are principal tools for developing information for system design and improvement. Regression methodologies are used for summarization and improvement. Multidimensional techniques are heavily utilized. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: familiarity with calculus. (Limited to part-time MBA and M.S. students). When Offered: Summer term. Credit Hours: 3
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This course continues the study of collection, analysis, and use of information in a technologically advanced setting. This course shifts focus from statistical methods to other problem-solving approaches, including linear programming, network models, queuing systems, and simulation. The emphasis is on integration of analysis techniques to address the management issues at hand, with application drawn from production, finance, project management, and system design. Case studies are used to supplement traditional homework assignments. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 6100. (Limited to part-time MBA and M.S. students). When Offered: Summer term. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This doctoral seminar examines the major streams of theory and research in information management and information systems. The course will explore the major issues, theories, and research methods in information systems, research through classic readings, information management, and reference disciplines. Key areas in information systems research will be covered, such as strategic and economic perspectives of information management, adoption and diffusion theory, information technology and organizational design, and how research methods are employed in information systems research. Students will gain an understanding of what theory is and how to develop and evaluate theory in the area of information management and information systems. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: doctoral student standing or permission of the instructor. When Offered: Fall term. Credit Hours: 3
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Analyzes the use of information and communications technology to improve performance and to achieve organizational goals. Examines information systems in sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Provides a framework for understanding and evaluating IS contributions to product services and managerial effectiveness. Focuses upon implementation of information technology as a strategic weapon for productivity and competitive advantage. Lectures, case discussion, projects, and technical supplements. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: familiarity with spreadsheet and database software. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This is an advanced course in systems analysis and design that presents conceptual material about both traditional approaches to systems development such as process oriented and data-oriented methodologies and evolving approaches such as object-oriented development methods. 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. A case-based approach is used to provide students an opportunity to apply the analytical and design techniques covered in the course. In addition, students are expected to do a real-life systems development project. The course also focuses on the issues and challenges in managing systems development. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT-6140 or equivalent. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Information technology (IT) is a strategic asset that is being used to mold competitive strategies and change organizational processes. As IT and its uses become more complex, developing strategies and systems to deliver the technology has become more difficult. The net result is a growing need for guidance on the issues, strategies, and tactics for managing the use of information technology. This course is designed to partially fulfill this need and to enable students to integrate concepts and theories learned in previous IT courses. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 6140. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches students advanced theory and practice of contemporary accounting issues. The course deals with advanced financial accounting, inter-corporate investments, business combinations, financial statements, foreign currency translation, leases, pensions, and stock options. Advanced managerial accounting, accounting information systems, advanced costing models, activity-based costing, balanced scorecard, and economic value added (EVA) will also be studied. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MGMT 6020 or equivalent. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
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