For each type of business, students are encouraged to examine the conditions under which it could be economically viable. At least one other CIS elective is desirable. The changing nature of work has both been caused by and is causing changes in information technology. This course examines this relationship. The course draws on many current and emerging topics in information technology, each of which is discussed from the perspective of improved business performance.
Attention is paid to cost accounting to justify technical solutions to business problems.
A project allows students to apply business process logic and design skills to challenging business problems. The content of this course is of great interest to companies hiring students for positions in information systems, business analysis, or consulting. Information about these projects is available in the Office of Admissions and Student Services. The facts of the consulting engagement are presented to the students as a portfolio of case materials consisting of text, graphics, videotape, lectures, spreadsheet models, computer simulations, digitized factory data, company financial statements, and active participation by students in Velocity's production scheduling and manufacturing operations.