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Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
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Faculty
Overview
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Transportation, and Logistics Management
Requirements for the Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
Requirements for the Post-Master's Certificate in Information Technology
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
Requirements for the Doctoral Minor in Information Systems
ISM Information Systems and Operations Management Courses
SCM Supply Chain Management Courses
Faculty
Professors
Kwasi Amoako-Gyampah, Ph.D.
Management of advanced technology, systems implementation, supply chain management, global manufacturing practices, manufacturing strategy (Head of Department, Director of Ph.D. Program).
Joyendu Bhadury, Ph.D.
Location modeling, logistics and supply chain management, applied management science.
Richard A. Ehrhardt, Ph.D.
Management science, stochastic modeling, inventory theory, semantic web ontologies, supply chain logistics.
Vidyaranya B. Gargeya, Ph.D.
Global operations strategy, supply chain management, total quality management and continuous improvement systems, service operations management, performance measurement, customer relationship management.
Gerald L. Hershey, Ph.D.
Organization and management of information systems, support systems productivity, process reengineering, IS program content and management.
Prashant C. Palvia, Ph.D.
Global information technology management, electronic commerce, IT in healthcare, security and privacy, technology diffusion.
James K. Weeks, Ph.D.
Strategic management, operations management, manufacturing strategy, materials and logistics planning and controls.
Associate Professors
John L. Eatman, Ph.D.
Information systems management and planning, systems analysis and design, telecommunications management (Bryan School IT Director).
Lakshmi S. Iyer, Ph.D.
Electronic commerce, knowledge management, IT strategy, emerging technologies, electronic privacy and security.
Ruth C. King, Ph.D.
Strategic use of IT, MIS professional development, computer mediated group work and group decision making, electronic commerce research.
Hamid R. Nemati, Ph.D.
Data flow management, strategic use of information technologies, decision support, knowledgemanagement, information privacy (Director of MSITM program).
Al Farooq N. Salam, Ph.D.
Electronic commerce, enterprise resource planning, telecommunications, systems analysis and design, e-business models and implementation, emerging technologies, semantic e-business, ontology and e-business processes.
Rahul Singh, Ph.D.
Intelligent systems, semantic e-business, systems development, data communications and computer networks, electronic commerce, security and privacy.
Larry R. Taube, Ph.D.
Material and logistics planning and control, just-in-time implementations, total quality management, supply chain management.
Assistant Professor
Xia Zhao, Ph.D.
Information security, risk management, IT control and compliance, IT governance, virtual communities, e-commerce.
Overview
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy. The department also offers on-line Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in information assurance, security, and privacy; information technology; and supply chain and logistics management as well as a Post-Master’s Certificate in information technology.
The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) program focuses on both information technology and the management of information technology resources. The program combines technological and managerial components to train graduates who can deal effectively with the variety and complexity of issues involved in applying information technology successfully within organizations. The MSITM program seeks to extend both the knowledge of students and their ability to effectively utilize their knowledge in a collaborative work environment.
Our curriculum is designed to be flexible and dynamic and provides state-of-the-art exposure to both information technology and management practices. The program places an emphasis on problem solving activities, multi-functional group decision making, and communication skills. In addition to technology and business studies, all students will be required to demonstrate acceptable competence in communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
The Ph.D. in information systems (IS) is an innovative research degree program designed to prepare professionals and research scholars of the highest quality for careers in academic IS units and other organizations. The program is innovative in that it enhances the traditional Ph.D. program with four distinctive elements: commitment to practical relevance, emphasis on producing quality teachers, research apprenticeship, and interdisciplinary research. Additionally, an emphasis on global information technology is available to interested students. The program is primarily for full-time students and is available to students with master’s degrees in appropriate areas such as business, computer science, public administration, engineering, or the social sciences. Students without a master’s degree in business will need to take additional courses to establish an understanding of business processes.
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers an on-line Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in information assurance, security, and privacy. The certificate consists of a minimum of 12 semester hours but may not exceed 15 semester hours. It is intended for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution who are interested in gaining state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the application of information security and privacy to solve organizational problems. The program offers an innovative and relevant educational opportunity that reflects the changing information security and privacy environment of the 21st century by incorporating the latest thinking and best practices in the field with a solid foundation in theory and proven principles. Additionally, the program provides knowledge and skills on all aspects of information security and privacy technologies, tools, methodologies, and management.
Required Courses (6 hours)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
ISM 625 Information Assurance and Systems Security (1.5)
ISM 626 Information Technology Security (1.5)
ISM 627 Data Privacy Management (1.5)
Electives (6-9 hours)
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 609 Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5)
ISM 610 Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing (1.5)
ISM 623 e-Business Strategy (1.5)
ISM 654 Project Management (1.5)
ISM 657 Knowledge Management (1.5)
ISM 658 Web Services Application Development (1.5)
ISM 660 XML Applications (1.5)
ACC 638 Information Systems Auditing (3)
CSC 583 Firewall Architecture and Computer Security (3)
NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3)
Students should demonstrate sufficient proficiency in basic PC skills. In the event such proficiency cannot be demonstrated, students will be required to take ISM 600 Desktop Data Management Tools (1.5) during their first semester.
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers an on-line Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in information technology. The certificate consists of a minimum of 12 semester hours but may not exceed 15 semester hours. It is intended for professionals who have a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution and are interested in gaining state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the application of information technology to solve organizational problems.
Required Courses (6 hours)
ISM 601 Business Processes and Technology (1.5)
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 603 Web Design and Development (1.5)
ISM 604 Business Applications Programming I (1.5)
Electives (6-9 hours)
ISM 605 Business Applications Programming II (1.5)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
ISM 610 Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing (1.5)
ISM 623 e-Business Strategy (1.5)
ISM 625 Information Assurance and Systems Security (1.5)
ISM 631 Management of Information Technology Services (1.5)
ISM 632 Managing Vendor Relationships (1.5)
ISM 651 Management of Technology and Innovation (1.5)
ISM 654 Project Management (1.5)
ISM 655 IT Consulting in a Business Environment (1.5)
ISM 657 Knowledge Management (1.5)
Students should demonstrate sufficient proficiency in basic PC skills. In the event such proficiency cannot be demonstrated, students will be required to take ISM 600 Desktop Data Management Tools (1.5) during their first semester.
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation Management
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers an on-line Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in supply chain, logistics, and transportation management. The certificate consists of a minimum of 12 semester hours but may not exceed 15 semester hours. It provides state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the operation and management of supply chains and logistics systems and the use of various technologies to improve the performance of these business systems.
Required Courses (9 hours)
SCM 601 Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5)
SCM 602 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5)
SCM 606 Logistics and Transporation in the Supply Chain (1.5)
SCM 607 Distribution Center Operations and Management (1.5)
SCM 608 Contracts and Negotiation (1.5) or SCM 610 Transportation and Carrier Management (1.5)
SCM 612 E-Commerce for Managing Supply Chains (1.5)
Electives (3-6 hours)
Student select courses from the following:
SCM 620 Purchasing and Procurement (1.5)
SCM 630 Global Supply Operations (1.5)
SCM 640 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (1.5) (May be repeated for additional credit when topic varies.)
SCM 641 Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management Internship (1-3)
SCM 642 Executive Mentorship in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (3-6)
ISM 650 Quality Management and Measurement (1.5)
ISM 654 Project Management (1.5)
Requirements for the Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
The MSITM program is open to students with diverse undergraduate degrees. Depending on the business and information technology background the student possesses, the length of the program will vary. A student can complete the program in two to four years, depending on the individual student’s background and course load.
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers a graduate program of study leading to a 43.5 hour Master of Science degree. This includes 7.5 hours of required Basic Business and IT Knowledge graduate level courses (which may be waived), 13.5 hours of foundation graduate level courses (of which up to 4.5 credit hours can be waived), 12 hours of core graduate level courses, 1.5 hours of independent project in IT, and 9 hours of approved graduate electives. Depending on academic background and prior course work, a person with an adequate background in both business and IT could complete the program in a minimum 31.5 hours; a person with an adequate background in business but not IT would need a minimum 40.5 hours; a person with an adequate background in IT but not business would require a minimum 34.5 hours; and a person with NO background in business or IT would require 43.5 hours. Students must satisfy foundation level course requirements and demonstrate specific computing competencies prior to enrolling in any of the required core level courses. The degree requirements consist of the following:
Basic Business and IT Knowledge (7.5 hours)
Basic Business and IT Knowledge level courses may be waived by students who have completed equivalent academic course work and who can meet specific learning objectives. Applicants should consult with the MSITM Program Director for course waiver information.
MBA 600 Business Statistics (1.5)
MBA 602 Presentation and Interpretation of Financial Statements (1.5)
ISM 600 Desktop Data Management Tools (1.5)
ISM 601 Business Processes and Technology (1.5)
ISM 603 Web Design and Development (1.5)
Foundation Level (13.5 hours)
Up to 4.5 semester hours of foundation level courses may be waived by students who have completed equivalent academic course work and who can meet specific learning objectives. Applicants should consult the MSITM Program Director for course waiver information.
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 604 Business Applications Programming I (1.5)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
ISM 610 Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing (1.5)
ISM 620 Systems Analysis (1.5)
ISM 623 e-Business Strategy (1.5)
ISM 625 Information Assurance and Systems Security (1.5)
ISM 654 Project Management (1.5)
ISM 660 XML and Related Technologies (1.5)
Core Level (12 hours)
ISM 605 Business Applications Programming II (1.5)
ISM 609 Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5)
ISM 611 Data Mining (1.5)
ISM 621 Systems Design and Software Engineering (1.5)
ISM 622 Advanced Relational Database Design and Implementation (1.5)
ISM 624 e-Commerce Application Development (1.5)
ISM 626 Information Technology Security (1.5)
ISM 641 Business Planning and Information Technology (1.5)
Capstone Experience (1.5 hours)
ISM 699 Project in Information Technology (1.5)
Students must demonstrate a broad knowledge of the material covered in the MSITM curriculum by undertaking an approved project that might range from a major research paper (mini-thesis) to a technology development project. A formal contract is established between the MSITM program committee and the student to clearly define the scope and other requirements of the project. This course is taken by students who have completed at least two-thirds of their minimum program hours
Electives (minimum 9 hours)
With the approval of the MSITM Program Director, a student will select 9 hours of other graduate level courses.
Requirements for the Post-Master's Certificate in Information Technology
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in information technology. The purpose of this certificate is to provide professionals who already have an M.B.A. degree (or a master’s degree in a related field) with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the application of information technology to the solution of organizational problems.
Course Requirements
The certificate program will consist of at least
12 hours. Students must take the following courses:
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 603 Web Design and Development (1.5)
ISM 604 Business Applications Programming I (1.5)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
Students with equivalent course work may waive any of the required courses and substitute other courses approved by the MSITM Program Director.
Additional hours to complete the program are chosen from the following courses (or other 600-level ISM courses approved by the MSITM Program Director):
ISM 601 Business Processes and Technology (1.5)
ISM 605 Business Applications Programming II (1.5)
ISM 609 Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5)
ISM 610 Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing (1.5)
ISM 620 Systems Analysis (1.5)
ISM 623 e-Business Strategy (1.5)
ISM 625 Information Assurance and Systems Security (1.5)
ISM 631 Management of Information Technology Services (1.5)
ISM 632 Managing Vendor Relationships (1.5)
ISM 641 Business Planning and Information Technology (1.5)
ISM 654 Project Management (1.5)
ISM 655 IT Consulting in a Business Environment (1.5)
ISM 657 Knowledge Management (1.5)
ISM 660 XML and Related Technologies (1.5)
Students should demonstrate sufficient proficiency in basic PC skills. In the event such proficiency cannot be demonstrated, students will be required to take ISM 600 Desktop Data Management Tools (1.5) during their first semester.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers a graduate program of study leading to a 74-84 hour Doctor of Philosophy degree in information systems.
Leveling Courses/Prerequisites
To be taken as needed to remedy deficiencies, in consultation with the Ph.D. Program Director.
ISM 601 Business Processes and Technology (1.5)
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 604 Business Applications Programming I (1.5)
ISM 605 Business Applications Programming II (1.5)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
ISM 609 Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5)
ISM 614 Object-Oriented Programming I (1.5)
ISM 615 Object-Oriented Programming II (1.5)
ISM 620 Systems Analysis (1.5)
ISM 621 Systems Design and Software Engineering (1.5)
ISM 622 Advanced Relational Database Design and Implementation (1.5)
ISM 641 Business Planning and Information Technology (1.5)
MBA 602 Presentation and Interpretation of Financial Statements (1.5)
MBA 603 Economic Analysis (1.5)
MBA 604 Organizational Behavior (1.5)
MBA 605 Financial Management (1.5)
MBA 606 Marketing Management (1.5)
MBA 607 The Operations Function (1.5)
MBA 617 Management Science (1.5)
Major (21 hours)
ISM 753 Seminar in IS Planning, Management and Global Issues (3)
ISM 754 Seminar in Inter-Organizational Systems (3)
ISM 755 Seminar on Current and Emerging Information Technologies (3)
ISM 756 Seminar in Information Systems Behavioral Topics (3)
ISM 785 Theories of Information Systems (3)
ISM 786 Introduction to Research and Frameworks in Information Systems (3)
ISM 788 Seminar in IS Research Methods (3)
Supporting Area (9 hours)
Courses chosen in consultation with the Ph.D. Program Director.
Research Methodology (12 hours)
Courses chosen in consultation with the Ph.D. Program Director. Possible courses include:
STA 661 Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences I (3)
STA 662 Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences II (3)
STA 671 Multivariate Analysis (3)
ERM 731 Structural Equation Modeling in Education (3)
ELC 665 Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry (3)
Teaching Education (4-7 hours)
Courses chosen in consultation with the Ph.D. Program Director.
Organizational Research Internship
Required of students lacking relevant work experience, as determined by the Ph.D. Program Director.
Research Seminars (7-8 hours)
A minimum of 7 hours taken throughout the program.
Research Apprenticeship
Two papers must be submitted for publication in conference proceedings or journals prior to taking written comprehensive examinations.
Comprehensive Written Examination
Upon completion of the required course work and research apprenticeship, the student will be eligible to sit for written comprehensive examinations. The major examination will have two parts: the first part will be composed of IS content from various courses and existing literature; the second part will be designed to evaluate the research readiness of the student. Typically, the major examination is given in the fall semester. If the student fails at the first attempt, a second attempt may be allowed by the Ph.D. Program Director.
Oral Examination
Following the successful completion of the written comprehensive examination, the student will be given an oral examination by the doctoral Advisory/Dissertation Committee. Upon successful completion of the oral examination, the student may apply for doctoral candidacy.
Proposal Defense
Following the oral examination, the student will prepare a dissertation proposal that will be defended before the doctoral Advisory/Dissertation Committee. The defense may be attended by others outside the committee.
Dissertation (18-24 hours)
A minimum of 18 hours credit will be devoted to research that culminates in the preparation of the required doctoral dissertation.
Requirements for the Doctoral Minor in Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management offers a graduate program of study leading to a doctoral minor in information systems. The requirement for the minor is 12 semester hours taken from the following course options.
ISM 602 Business Data Systems (1.5)
ISM 608 Networks and Telecommunications (1.5)
ISM 609 Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5)
ISM 611 Data Mining (1.5)
ISM 620 Systems Analysis (1.5)
ISM 622 Advanced Relational Database Design and Implementation (1.5)
ISM 623 e-Business Strategy (1.5)
Any of the following 700-level courses may be taken with the instructor’s permission.
ISM 753 Seminar in IS Planning, Management and Global Issues (3)
ISM 754 Seminar in Inter-Organizational Systems (3)
ISM 755 Seminar on Current and Emerging Information Technologies (3)
ISM 756 Seminar in Information Systems Behavioral Topics
ISM 785 Theories of Information Systems (3)
ISM 786 Introduction to Research and Frameworks in Information Systems (3)
ISM 788 Seminar in IS Research Methods
ISM Information Systems and Operations Management Courses
| 512 | Open Source Software and Applications (3:3) |
Pr. 240 or equivalent |
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| 515 | Object-Oriented Programming (3:3) |
| Pr. 240 or equivalent Foundation in object-oriented (OO) concepts and programming for students who wish to learn how to develop applications in a contemporary OO programming language. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 600 | Desktop Data Management Tools (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to a Bryan School graduate program Computer hardware, software and micro processing applications including the internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web page design. Emphasis on effective collaboration and file sharing techniques. | |
| 601 | Business Processes and Technology (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to an approved graduate program or permission of the MSITM Program Director Computer systems and networks, telecommunications, and business applications using all forms of information technology; survey of the managerial challenges presented by the use of information technology. (Same as MBA 618) | |
| 602 | Business Data Systems (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to an approved graduate program or permission of the MSITM Program Director Fundamental concepts of database management systems, including database design, implementation, and the use of the SQL query language. | |
| 603 | Web Design and Development (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to an approved graduate program or permission of the MSITM Program Director Study of the best practices in site design and use of leading-edge design and development tools and techniques to design effective web pages. | |
| 604 | Business Applications Programming I (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to an approved graduate program or permission of the MSITM Program Director Work group application design and the use of contemporary programming language to construct work group business applications. | |
| 605 | Business Applications Programming II (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 604 or equivalent and admission to a Bryan School graduate program or permission of the MSITM Program Director Study of best practices in work group application design and the use of a contemporary programming language to construct work group business applications. | |
| 606 | Open Source Operating Systems (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director for VISIONS students Study of the open source software concept and operating systems; experience with the installation, administration, use, and support of the Linux operating system. | |
| 607 | Open Source Applications Software (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 606 or permission of MSITM Program Director Open source application software; experience with the installation and use of open source web server, database, programming, office suite, and other open source applications. | |
| 608 | Networks and Telecommunications (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 604 and admission to an approved graduate program, or permission of the MSITM Program Director Managerial and business issues related to the use and application of networks and telecommunications as part of the Information Technology infrastructure in modern business enterprises. | |
| 609 | Distributed Systems and Architecture (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Concepts related to distributed computing and architecture. Managerial and business issues related to the use and application of distributed computing in modern business enterprises. | |
| 610 | Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of the MSITM Program Director Enterprise Information Systems provide an infrastructure to extract, cleanse, and store vast amounts of data. Introduction to data warehousing as the core technology and its basic concepts and architecture. | |
| 611 | Data Mining (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Data mining is an interactive process of analyzing and exploring enterprise data to find valuable insights that can be exploited for competitive advantage. Introduction to data mining tools and technologies. | |
| 612 | Information and Communications Architectures (3:3) |
| Information system architectures, telecommunications technologies, and performance evaluation methods; examination of information architecture planning methods; integration of business planning and IT planning. | |
| 613 | Directed Studies (1-3) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director and instructor who will supervise study Individual study problems in the field. Regular conferences with instructor required. | |
| 614 | Object-Oriented Programming I (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 605 and admission to a Bryan School graduate program or permission of MSITM Program Director Object-oriented design and the use of an object-oriented programming language to develop object-oriented programs. | |
| 615 | Object-Oriented Programming II (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 614 or equivalent and admission to a Bryan School graduate program or permission of MSITM Program Director Enhanced study of object-oriented systems design and the use of an object-oriented programming environment to create business applications. | |
| 616 | Object-Oriented Programming (3:3) |
| Pr. 604, 605, 611, 612 or permission of MSITM Program Director Provides a foundation in object-oriented concepts and programming course for students who wish to learn how to develop applications in Java. | |
| 620 | Systems Analysis (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Role of systems analysis and the many structured methodologies for its application. Incorporates a balanced consideration of traditional structured analysis and object oriented analysis. | |
| 621 | Systems Design and Software Engineering (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Mechanism for creating conceptual blueprints of systems, their processes using object-oriented design principles, and principles of software engineering, testing, and software quality. | |
| 622 | Advanced Relational Database Design and Implementation (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Design and development of relational and object-related databases, physical database architecture, administration of database security, and management of operational databases. | |
| 623 | e-Business Strategy (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Skills, business concepts, strategic opportunities, and social issues that surround the emergence of electronic commerce (EC) or e-Business. | |
| 624 | e-Commerce Application Development (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Application software for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) e-Commerce. Create dynamic Web applications using server-side programming technologies. | |
| 625 | Information Assurance and Systems Security (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Technical, managerial, and organizational issues in systems security, including systems security models, analysis of business process and technology for systems security and information assurance. | |
| 626 | Information Technology Security (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Technical mechanisms to ensure security in enterprise information systems. Includes technical, managerial, and strategic aspects of security in e-Commerce and e-Business. | |
| 627 | Data Privacy Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director for VISIONS students Concepts, methods, laws, and technologies for protecting privacy of personally identifiable data while allowing for their collection, sharing, and use for many worthy purposes. | |
| 631 | Management of Information Technology Services (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director for VISIONS students Study of management challenges and methods for ensuring quality and providing information technology services including training, system maintenance, user support, system evolution, and communications. | |
| 632 | Managing Vendor Relationships (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 611, 612, or permission of MSITM Program Director Computer technology and service-related contracts, including legal issues, product/service liability, and negotiation and management of performance standards and assessment. | |
| 633 | Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Purpose, design, and configuration of ERP systems; experience in the use of an ERP system. | |
| 641 | Business Planning and Information Technology (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Planning issues of information technology and its integration into the business strategy; review of frameworks and methodologies for evaluation of information technology. | |
| 650 | Total Quality Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Coreq. 620 Philosophy and tools that comprise Total Quality Management (TQM). How TQM can be implemented in manufacturing and service firms. Integrates philosophy, tools, and implementation issues through cases/projects. (Same as MBA 650) | |
| 651 | Management of Technology and Innovation (1.5:1.5) |
| Technology and innovation in the competitive strategy of organizations; sources of innovations, the different dimensions of technological innovations, and the adoption and justification of innovations. (Same as MBA 651) | |
| 652 | Implementation of Total Quality Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 650 Implementation of quality management in organizations. Organization-based project to study the strategic and operational details of building quality for enhancing competitiveness. (Same as MBA 652) | |
| 653 | Service Operations Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 607 Managerial processes underlying operations management in service-providing organizations; operations strategy, design and delivery, and operations planning and control in services. (Same as MBA 653) | |
| 654 | Project Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM program director Modern methods for defining, planning and managing large projects. Computer software and network modeling are used to support the efficient scheduling of interdependent activities. (Same as MBA 654) |
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| 655 | IT Consulting in a Business Environment (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to a Bryan School graduate program or permission of instructor Provides a solid understanding of the consulting services industry, beginning with the sale of a consulting service engagement and ending with the management of a consulting project. | |
| 656 | Understanding Groupware: Technology for Teamwork (1.5:1.5) |
| Impact of collaborative technology on group work; computer-based teamwork, group support systems, distributed group work, justifying and implementing groupware, and facilitation of electronic meetings. | |
| 657 | Knowledge Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to a Bryan School graduate program or permission of MSITM Program Director Examines current theories and foundations of knowledge management, knowledge assets and their organizational, analytical, managerial tools and techniques for knowledge acquisition, generation, assessment, evaluation, and dissemination are studied. (Same as MBA 655) | |
| 658 | Web Services Application Development (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 616 Application development using the Web Services Architecture and related emerging technologies including SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, ebXML and web service orchestration and management issues. | |
| 659 | Seminar in Management Information Systems (3:3) |
| The relationships of information systems planning to overall business goals, policies, management and industry conditions with an overview of strategies and techniques of structured analysis and design. | |
| 660 | XML Applications (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Application development using Extensible Markup Language (XML) including XML Schema, Document Type Definition, Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSLT), Document Object Model (DOM), SAX, Oracle XSQL and Oracle XML DB (XDB). | |
| 661 | Global IT Strategy and Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 612, 621 or permission of MSITM Program Director Strategic and management issues of global IT. Topics include: information technology’s impact on globalization of businesses, international IT environment, global IT strategy and management, and global electronic commerce. | |
| 662 | Global IT Operations and Implementation (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 661 or permission of MSITM Program Director Operational and implementation issues of global IT. Topics include: global system development and implementation, global software outsourcing, and global IT infrastructure and operations. | |
| 695 | Special Topics in IT (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. admission to MSITM degree program and permission of MSITM Program Director Specific course title identified each time the course is offered. Selected topics will address contemporary issues in information technology and its management. Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 696 | Organizational Internship (1-3:1-3) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM Program Director Academic and required work components allow students to gain organization experience. Course supervised by a designated graduate faculty member and an organization manager. May be repeated for credit. | |
| 699 | Project in Information Technology (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. permission of MSITM program director Capstone experience in which the student demonstrates a broad knowledge of the material covered in the MSITM curricula by undertaking a project approved in consultation with the MSITM Program Director. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 751 | Seminar in Decision Support Systems (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Research frameworks and methodologies in developing systems that support decision making; current and merging research issues in Decision Support Systems, data warehousing, and data mining. | |
| 752 | Seminar in Information Networks and Architecture (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Concepts involved in data communication and advanced computer networks and architectures. Exposure to research issues and new developments. | |
| 753 | Seminar in IS Planning, Management, and Global Issues (3:3) |
| Pr. 601 or permission of Ph.D. Director Research issues in IS planning management, and global information technology management. Topics includes strategy formulation, tactics, process integration, business alignment, global environment, outsourcing, transborder dataflows, and cultural issues. | |
| 754 | Seminar in Inter-organizational Systems (3:3) |
| Pr. 601 or permission of Ph.D. Director Current research issues on organizational processes and inter-organizational linkages that are transformed by the emergence of general information technology and Internet based applications. | |
| 755 | Seminar in Current and Emerging Information Technologies (3:3) |
| Pr. 601 or permission of Ph.D. Director CResearch related to current and emerging information technologies in organizations. Topics include communications and network technologies, service-oriented architecture, workflow systems, semantic web technologies and virtual world environments. | |
| 756 | Seminar in Information Systems Behavioral Topics (3:3) |
| Pr. 601 permission of Ph.D. Director Issues in design, development, use and impact of information systems from a behavioral perspective. Topics include ethical, privacy, societal, decision support, user interface, system usability and training aspects. | |
| 761 | Seminar in Systems Development (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Methodologies and processes used for planning, design, and implementation of information systems. Topics include project management, development life-cycles, systems architectures, object-oriented design, development, and evaluation metrics. | |
| 762 | Seminar in Database Design and Administration (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Research and advanced issues in database design and database administration. Topics include design and development of relational databases, E/R diagramming, normalization, DBMS architecture, and database administration. | |
| 763 | Seminar in Electronic Commerce (2:2) |
| Pr. 752, 762, or permission of Ph.D. Director Current research issues on the expanding field of electronic commerce (EC). Topics include EC strategy, business models, e-marketing, internet advertising, CRM, trust, privacy, and security. | |
| 765 | Seminar in Information Systems Security (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Research on the technical, managerial, and organizational issues in systems security and information assurance, including systems security models, strategic aspects, policies, process, technology, and risk assessment. | |
| 771 | Seminar in Management of Information Technology Services (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Challenges, principles, and research related to IT service management. Topics include service center management, service metrics, service quality, and leadership. | |
| 773 | Seminar in Supply Chain Management (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Research on supply chain management in light of global competition, gaining competitive advantage, quality practices, and adoption of new technologies. | |
| 774 | Seminar in Global Information Technology Management (2:2) |
| Pr. 761 or permission of Ph.D. Director Current and research issues in global information technology management. Topics include global IT environment, planning and management, global architectures, application development, transborder data flows, and cross-cultural issues. | |
| 775 | Seminar in Workflow and Collaboration Systems (2:2) |
| Pr. 761 or permission of Ph.D. Director Research on workflow technologies, workflow systems, and collaboration technologies. Topics include intra- and inter-organizational workflow and coordination, virtual collaboration, and design, composition, and implementation of intelligent workflow systems. | |
| 777 | Seminar in Emerging Information Technologies (2:2) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Advanced and emerging topics in information technology research. Focuses on the impact of information technologies on IS practices and application research. May be repeated for credit. | |
| 781 | Seminar in Business Planning and Information Technology (2:2) |
| Pr. 752, 761, and 762; or permission of Ph.D. Director Research on strategic information systems and tactics for planning to support business initiatives and processes. Topics include organization and management of IT, evaluative frameworks, process integration, and virtual planning. | |
| 782 | Practicum in IS Teaching (1-3) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Supervised teaching of an information systems (IS) course. Faculty mentor will guide in planning and delivery. Course may be repeated for credit. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 783 | Organizational Research Internship (3-6) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Organizational work and research in information systems in actual organization. Expose student to practical and relevant research problems. Supervised by designated faculty member and organization manager. May be repeated for credit. | |
| 785 | Theories of Information Systems (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Examines underlying theories in information systems research. Theories from organizational behavior, strategic management, economics, other disciplines inside and outside business, and IS will be discussed. | |
| 786 | Introduction to Research and Frameworks in Information Systems (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Provides an in-depth understanding of the research process. Topics include: IS frameworks and research methodologies, models, development, and evaluation. (Graded on S-U basis.) | |
| 787 | Research Development in Information Systems (3:3) |
| Pr. 786 or permission of Ph.D. Director Continues the research apprenticeship experience of ISM 786. Research skills and knowledge are deepened while conducting a semester-long research project that culminates in a substantial research paper worthy of publication. | |
| 788 | Seminar in IS Research Methods (3:3) |
| Pr. STA 661, STA 662, and permission of Ph.D. Director Research process and various design elements for quantitative and qualitative research in information systems. | |
| 789 | Research Seminar in Information Systems (1-3) |
| Pr. 786 or permission of Ph.D. Director Explores current and emerging research topics in information systems. May be repeated for credit. (Graded on S-U basis.) |
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| 790 | Independent Doctoral Research (1-6) |
| Pr. permission of Ph.D. Director Individual work on research issues related to the student’s primary area(s) of specialization. Work may consist of original research and/or critical examination and integration of existing literature. | |
| 799 | Dissertation (1-24) |
| Pr. admission to candidacy | |
| 802 | Dissertation Extension (1-3) |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |
SCM Supply Chain Management Courses
| 601 | Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5:1.5) |
| Survey of supply chain management. Introduces sourcing, making and delivery functions of supply chain management. Topics: supplier selection, collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment, inventory and distribution management. | |
| 602 | Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5:1.5) |
| Overview of strategic cost management in the supply chain; introduces tactics required to understand and manage supply chain costs; total cost of ownership. | |
| 606 | Logistics and Transportation in the Supply Chain (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or MBA 607 or equivalent Microanalysis of logistics and transportation services including customer service, third party logistics providers, and operation of transportation services. Topics include order processing, transportation mode and carrier selection, and transportation costing. | |
| 607 | Distribution Center Operations and Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or MBA 607 or equivalent Management of warehouses and distribution centers. Topics include role of distribution centers in supply chains, information technology, materials handling, private versus public warehousing, cost controls, and performance measurements. | |
| 608 | Contracts and Negotiations (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or MBA 607 or equivalent Selection, development and execution of appropriate buyer-supplier arrangements. Emphasis on negotiation, alliance development, and contracts in conjunction with ethics and cross-cultural issues. | |
| 610 | Transportation and Carrier Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or permission of instructor Introduction to various aspects of transportation management. Topics include relationship between transportation and economic development, users, role of government, transportation modes, special carriers, services, and transportation rates. |
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| 612 | E-Commerce for Managing Supply Chains (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or MBA 607 or equivalent Impact of E-commerce on supply chains, including buyer/supplier interfaces, purchasing and business process improvements, cost/benefit analysis, EDI and ERP. Case studies of international business, technical and legal issues. | |
| 620 | Purchasing and Procurement (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 Purchasing and procurement activities in the supply chain; strategic sourcing, strategic alliances between buyers and suppliers, use of information technology in procurement. | |
| 630 | Global Supply Operations (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 or MBA 607 or equivalent Resources and information to create and deliver products globally. Emphasis on inter-firm systems, industry supply chains, transportation, global sourcing, and customs clearance issues. | |
| 640 | Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 Selected topics will address contemporary supply chain management issues and problems. Specific course title identified each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 641 | Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management Internship (1.5:1.5) |
| Pr. 601 Opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-world environments. Supervised by a faculty member and a manager of the approved organization. (Graded on S-U basis.) |
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| 642 | Executive Mentorship in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (3-6) |
| Pr. 601 Experiential learning through interaction with instructor and mentor to gain in-depth knowledge related to supply chains, logistics, and transportation. The mentor is an executive within the industry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. |