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MS in MIS Course Descriptions

ISM 5021 Information & Technology Management
This course examines a range of topics that present managerial challenges unique to technology-oriented environments. Topics include new technology convergence, the management of technology that disrupts existing industries, measuring new technology impacts, and business continuity planning, among others.
ISM 5046 Social and Organizational Issues in Management Information Systems
This course provides students an opportunity to explore some of the issues related to information systems and their place in society. Course focus will cover society as a whole, electronic communities, organizational impacts, the implications of design choices, and ethical considerations.
ISM 5118 Advanced Information Systems Analysis & Design
This course builds on basic systems analysis and design concepts. Distributed systems analysis and design is considered. Use cases, quality assurance, performance metrics, and current trends are investigated.
ISM 5207 Advanced Database Development & Management
This course builds on basic database concepts. Topics include physical database design, advanced SQL, data warehousing, data mining, XML data and schemas, database administration, and data center administration.
ISM 5227 Advanced Telecommunications Management
An advanced course in telecommunication technology concepts, as well as an in-depth analysis of the business context of telecommunications technologies.
ISM 5315 Project Management
This course has been designed to be relevant for all professions confronting project-related tasks, with particular attention given to the information systems context. Course content includes an overview of the foundation and supporting knowledge areas of project management, with emphasis on the systemic nature of project management.
ISM 5316 Advanced Project Management
This course extends the concepts of project management to the management of multiple projects across time and space, including the management of projects outside of the organization through outsourcing, strategic alliances, and offshore arrangements.
ISM 5327 Corporate Information Security
This course examines corporate information security from several perspectives. Differences in security of physical versus digital assets are considered. Sources of security threats are identified. Solutions involving technology, people, and policy are examined, as well as proper responses to attacks on digital assets.
ISM 5428 Knowledge Management / Business Intelligence
Overview of knowledge management concepts and use of technology to provide business intelligence necessary for organizations to function effectively in dynamic business environments.
ISM 5507 E-Business
This course examines e-business models. Topics include the application of business strategy, consumer behavior, and customer relationship theories in e-business environments. Business-to-business and business-to-consumer arrangements are considered. Supply chain and other e-business infrastructure issues are covered.


MBA Electives


ACG 5026 Financial Reporting and Managerial Control (3). This course provides a basic understanding of accounting systems and the financial statements to lay a foundation for financial statement analysis. The course also provides a basic understanding of cost systems and controls to lay a foundation for organizational control.
BUL 5810 Legal Environment (The Legal Environment of Business). An introduction to the legal, political and social institutions which affect business activity, with an emphasis on public law and governmental regulation. Landmark legislation and judicial decisions will be examined.
FIN 5445 Problems in Financial Management. An advanced case course including an in-depth study into selected topics such as valuation theory and the investment, financing, and dividend decisions of the firm.
HFT 5477 Financial & Cost Control Systems for Hospitality & Tourism Organizations. This course offers an in-depth analysis of corporate financial statements, financial feasibility, asset valuation, financial projections, tax environments, and capital acquisition in hospitality and tourism organizations.
HFT 5506 Services Marketing & Research for Hospitality & Tourism Organizations. This course examines marketing and service industries within the context of the services marketing mix and the implementation of service strategies in the hospitality and tourism industry.
HFT 5697 Legal Environment of Hospitality & Tourism Organizations. This course analyzes the basic concepts of law applied in the hospitality and tourism industry as related to employees, suppliers, guest relationships, liability, and other legal issues.
MAN 5245 Organizational Behavior. A dynamic examination of managerial concepts of human behavior in work organizations. Topics include motivation, leadership, reward systems, training, recruiting, selection, and job design.
MAN 5501 Production and Operations Management. Develops a conceptual framework that is useful in describing the nature of the operations function, with emphasis on identifying basic problems in managing the operations of an organization.
MAN 5716 Business Conditions Analysis. Problems of managing the firm in relation to the changing economic environment; analysis of major business fluctuations and development of forecasting techniques.
MAR 5409 Business-to-Business Sales & Marketing. This course focuses on building and managing relationships with business customers. It will cover business-to-business management issues, with an emphasis on topics at the mid-to-upper management level.
MAR 5816 Marketing Strategy. Strategy applied to planning, analysis and control; emphasis on individual situation analysis involving consumer needs, market position, competition, and public policy environment.
RMI 5136 Employee Benefit Plans. Managerial approach to employee benefit plans, such as group insurance and pensions, with in-depth consideration given to funding instruments and variety among plans.