To remain competitive, organizations need to focus on developing information-enabled managers that are both flexible and adaptive. This course provides a foundation in the principles and concepts of managing information across the enterprise. Information is viewed as a corporate resource belonging to everyone in the organization, with the role of information technology seen as facilitating the effective utilization of information resources by the business practitioner. A primary objective of this course is to explain the linkages between technology, process and people, and how understanding these linkages will lead to better management decision making. Emphasis will be placed on viewing the organization in global perspective, with the associated technological, cultural and operational issues that influence information resource management.
Senior standing is required.
This course provides students the opportunity to explore newly emerging computer technologies and current issues in business information systems. Topics under this course heading will vary from year to year according to student interest, faculty availability, and developments in computer technology. Junior standing is required. This course provides an opportunity for senior computer information systems majors to do independent, indepth study or research. The student works on an individual basis under the direction of a member of the CIS Department.