The Graduate School Bulletin
Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
479 Bryan Building
(336) 334-5666
http://www.uncg.edu/bae/isom
Graduate Programs:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Healthcare Information Technology Management, 12-15 hours
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy, 12-15 hours
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology, 12-15 hours
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management, 12-15 hours
Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology and Management, 30-36 hours
Post-Master's Certificate in Information Technology, 12 hours
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems, 74-84 hours
Doctoral Minor in Information Systems, 12 hours
Graduate Faculty
ISM Information Systems and Operations Management Courses
SCM Supply Chain Management Courses
Graduate Faculty
Professors
Kwasi Amoako-Gyampah, PhD, Management of advanced technology, systems implementation, supply chain management, global manufacturing practices, manufacturing strategy (Head of Department).
Joyendu Bhadury, PhD, Location modeling, logistics and supply chain management, applied management science.
Richard A. Ehrhardt, PhD, Management science, stochastic modeling, inventory theory, semantic web ontologies, supply chain logistics.
Vidyaranya B. Gargeya, PhD, Global operations strategy, supply chain management, total quality management and continuous improvement systems, service operations management, performance measurement, customer relationship management.
Prashant C. Palvia, PhD, Global information technology management, electronic commerce, IT in healthcare, security and privacy, technology diffusion.
James K. Weeks, PhD, Strategic management, operations management, manufacturing strategy, materials and logistics planning and controls.
Associate Professors
John L. Eatman, PhD, Information systems management and planning, systems analysis and design, telecommunications management (Bryan School IT Director).
Lakshmi S. Iyer, PhD, Electronic commerce, knowledge management, IT strategy, emerging technologies, electronic privacy and security (Director of Graduate Study).
Hamid R. Nemati, PhD, Data flow management, strategic use of information technologies, decision support, knowledge management, information privacy.
Al Farooq N. Salam, PhD, 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, PhD, Intelligent systems, semantic e-business, systems development, data communications and computer networks, electronic commerce, security and privacy.
Larry R. Taube, PhD, Material and logistics planning and control, just-in-time implementations, total quality management, supply chain management.
Assistant Professor
Xia Zhao, PhD, Information security, risk management, IT control and compliance, IT governance, virtual communities, e-commerce.
PBC Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Healthcare Information Technology Management
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Healthcare Information Technology Management consists of a minimum of 12 semester hours but may not exceed 15 semester hours. It delivers state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in healthcare informatics, decision making, tools and technologies in healthcare.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. No entrance exam is required.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses (9 hours)
ISM 671 Data Management (3)
ISM 680 Healthcare Information Technology Management (3)
ISM 681 Healthcare Decision Making for IT Managers (3)
Electives (3-6 hours)
Select from the following or other approved courses:
ISM 673 Telecommunications and Networks (3)
ISM 675 Business Analytics (3)
ISM 679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
HEA 651 Advanced Health Promotion in Higher Education (3)
NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in
Information Assurance, Security, and Privacy 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.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. No entrance exam is required.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses (9 hours)
ISM 671 Data Management (3)
ISM 673 Telecommunications and Networks (3)
ISM 676 Information Security and Privacy (3)
Electives (3-6 hours)
Select from the following or other approved courses:
ISM 675 Business Analytics (3)
ISM 679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
SCM 601 Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5)
SCM 602 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5)
SCM 606 Logistics in the Supply Chain (1.5)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Technology 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.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. No entrance exam is required.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses (9 hours)
ISM 671 Data Management (3)
ISM 672 Web Programming (3)
ISM 673 Telecommunications and Networks (3)
Electives (6-9 hours)
Select from the following or other approved courses:
ISM 675 Business Analytics (3)
ISM 679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
SCM 601 Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5)
SCM 602 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5)
SCM 606 Logistics in the Supply Chain (1.5)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation Management
The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management 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.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. No entrance exam is required.
Certificate Requirements
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 Transportation 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)
MS - Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
The MS 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.
The 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.
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.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume. GMAT scores are required instead of GRE scores. Applicants should consult the ISOM Graduate Program Director for specific admission requirements.
The MSITM program is open to students with diverse undergraduate degrees.
Degree Requirements
Depending on business background the student possesses, the length of the program will be 30-36 semester hours. Thesis and project options are offered.
Basic Business Knowledge (0-6 hours)
Foundation level courses in financial accounting and operations management will be required for students who do not have an adequate business background. These courses may be waived for students who have completed equivalent academic course work and who can meet specific learning objectives. Applicants should consult with the ISOM Graduate Program Director for course waiver information.
Core Level (24 hours)
ISM 672 Web Programming (3)
ISM 673 Telecommunications and Networks (3)
ISM 674 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
ISM 675 Business Analytics (3)
ISM 676 Information Security and Privacy (3)
ISM 677 Information Systems Management (3)
ISM 678 Project Management (3)
Project (Non-Thesis) Option (Capstone Experience) (6 hours)
ISM 698 Project in Information Technology (3)
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 ISOM graduate 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.
In addition to the project, students will select 3 hours from the following graduate level courses with the approval of the ISOM Graduate Program Director:
ISM 679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
ISM 680 Healthcare Information Technology Management (3)
ISM 613 Directed Studies (1-3)
ISM 696 Organizational Internship (1-3)
SCM 601 Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5)
SCM 602 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5)
SCM 606 Logistics in the Supply Chain (1.5)
*MBA 701 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making (3)
*MBA 702 Financial and Managerial Accounting (3)
*MBA 703 Economic Environment of the Firm (3)
*MBA 704 Leadership Assessment and Career Enhancement (3)
*MBA 706 Marketing Management (3)
*MBA 710 Ethical Leadership and Sustainable Business (3)
*All MBA courses are face-to-face, on-campus courses.
Thesis Option (Capstone Experience) (6 hours)
ISM 699 Thesis in Information Technology (6)
Post-Master's Certificate in Information Technology
The purpose of the 12-hour Post-Master’s Certificate in Information Technology is to provide professionals who already have an MBA 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.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Applicants to the Post-Master's Certificate program are required to have an MBA or related master's degree.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses (12 hours)
Based on the student’s background, 12 hours from the following courses will be recommended by the program director.
ISM 671 Data Management (3)
ISM 672 Web Programming (3)
ISM 673 Telecommunications and Networks (3)
ISM 675 Business Analytics (3)
ISM 676 Information Security and Privacy (3)
ISM 679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3)
ISM 680 Healthcare Information Technology Management (3)
SCM 601 Supply Chain Management Concepts and Principles (1.5)
SCM 602 Supply Chain Cost and Design Issues (1.5)
SCM 606 Logistics in the Supply Chain (1.5)
PHD - Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
The PhD in Information Systems requires 74-84 semester hours and 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 enhances the traditional PhD program with four distinctive elements: commitment to practical relevance, emphasis on producing quality teachers, research apprenticeship, and interdisciplinary research. 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.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a one-page personal statement and a resume. GMAT scores are required instead of GRE scores. Applicants should consult the PhD Program Director for specific admission requirements.
Students without a master's degree in business will need to take additional courses to establish an understanding of business processes.
Degree Requirements
Leveling Courses/Prerequisites
To be taken as needed to remedy deficiencies, in consultation with the PhD 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 PhD Program Director.
Research Methodology (15 hours)
Courses chosen in consultation with the PhD 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 PhD Program Director.
Organizational Research Internship
Required of students lacking relevant work experience, as determined by the PhD 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 PhD 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.
Doctoral Minor in Information Systems
The doctoral minor in information systems requires 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
Student of open source systems (OSS), the concept and state of the art OSS applications; experience with the installation, administration, development, and deployment of OSS in organizations.
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 and admission to an approved 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. admission to an approved graduate program or permission of instructor or permission of 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)
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.
671 Data Management (3:3)
Fundamental concepts of database management systems, including database design, implementation, and the use of the SQL query language.
672 Web Programming (3:3)
Apply fundamental programming concepts in designing and implementing applications for the web. Foundations for developing web applications. (Same as ENT 672)
673 Telecommunications and Distributed Networks (3:3)
Technology related to internal and external network/telecommunication services. Managerial and business issues related to the identification, acquisition, and management of network/telecommunications services in the contemporary enterprise.
674 Systems Analysis and Design (3:3)
Study of systems analysis and structure methodologies to create conceptual blue prints of systems and their processes using systems design principles. Covers principles of software engineering, testing, and software quality.
675 Business Analytics (3:3)
The interactive process of analyzing and exploring enterprise data to find valuable insights that can be exploited for competitive advantage. IT capabilities and infrastructure needed are discussed.
676 Information Security and Privacy (3:3)
Pr. 673 or permission of MSITM program director; admission to a UNCG graduate program
Study of the technical, managerial, and organization issues in systems security, including systems security models, analysis of business process and technology for systems security, and information assurance.
677 Information Systems Management (3:3)
Examines the role of information technology to improve processes and business performance, Analyze the interaction of business strategies, work processes, competitive markets, technology and people for effective IT management.
678 Project Management (3:3)
Pr. admission of MSITM program or MBA 701
Modern methods of defining, planning, and executing large IT and other projects. Computer software and network modeling are used to support the efficient scheduling of interdependent activities.
679 Special Topics in Information Systems (3:3)
Special topics in information systems, technology, and management. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
680 Healthcare Information Technology Management (3:3)
Introduction to management competencies for computer technology related to healthcare data and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving, and reporting healthcare data.
681 Healthcare Decision Making for IT Managers (3:3)
Learning and applying qualitative and quantitative techniques for decision-making related to health information technology. Methods for implementing HIT decisions using evidence-based materials covered.
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.
698 Project in Information Technology (3:3)
Pr. completion of at least 18 hours of required course for MSITM
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.
699 Thesis (1-6)
An independent , theory-based inquiry in which a student applied knowledge and skills acquired to the scholarly study of information technology and management.
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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD Director
Research 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. permission of PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD Director
Provides an in-depth understanding of the research process. Topics include: IS frameworks and research methodologies, models, development, and evaluation. (Grade on S-U basis.)
787 Research Development in Information Systems (3:3)
Pr. 786 or permission of PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD Director
Explores current and emerging research topics in information systems. May be repeated for credit.
790 Independent Doctoral Research (1-6)
Pr. permission of PhD 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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
612 E-Commerce for Managing Supply Chains (1.5:1.5)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.)
642 Executive Mentorship in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (3-6)
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.