An introduction to information systems for management. Includes basic systems concept, methodology of systems analysis, and implementation of management information systems. Also provides an introduction to decision support systems, database management concepts and design methods, with emphasis on managerial problems related to these systems. An introduction to quantitative techniques in management decisions. Includes basic linear programming, Monte Carlo, and waiting line theory.
Students confer individually with the instructor.
Written paper usually expected and filed in chairperson's office. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. This course covers advanced topics in inventory and production control including forecasting, planning horizon issues, dynamic lot sizing, reorder point determination, optimal periodic and continuous review policies, multiproduct and multifacility inventory problems, multistage shop scheduling, flow-shop scheduling. Senior standing in College of Business and Economics and DIS 300. This course covers advanced topics in productivity and quality control including acceptance sampling, manufacturing control, process control, reliability, product design and process selection, job design, work measurement, and time and motion studies.