Graduate Info Tech & Supply Chain Mgmt
Graduate Info Tech & Supply Chain Mgmt
2014 Fall Term
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TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ITSCM 715
A graduate business course that provides a fundamental understanding of technology and information systems in organizations. The course surveys a wide range of information topics covering management, organizational, and technology foundations of information systems. Emphasis is placed on how organizations plan, implement, and use information systems for operational and strategic excellence.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
ITSCM 719
A survey course focusing on the performance of managerial activities entailed in selecting, designing, operating, controlling, and updating productive systems. This life cycle approach will include treatment of non- manufacturing activities, and will draw heavily upon latest developments in the field.
STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
ITSCM 745
A graduate business course covering technology led strategic innovation designed to provide an understanding of the dynamic links between technology and innovation strategy. Students will acquire essential managerial and critical thinking skills to develop competitive technology enhanced business strategies and models.
SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS
ITSCM 761
The course uses a supply chain management framework to study flow of material. Topics include capacity planning, production systems, production planning, material planning, sourcing, and delivery of products. In addition, the role of information systems in integrating operations throughout the supply chain is discussed. The course uses case studies and research papers.
QUALITY ISSUES IN OPERATIONS
ITSCM 769
A course focusing on qualitative and quantitative techniques used to study and improve quality of operations in manufacturing and service organizations. It covers topics such as quality philosophy, statistical process control (SPC), acceptance sampling, tools for quality improvement, product and process design. The role of quality in the entire cycle including product/ service design, development, production, delivery, and customer support is emphasized. An individual research paper covering the topic of interest will be used.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ITSCM 770
This course develops a basic understanding of a project management methodology through lectures, case analyses, problem solving and discussions. Topics covered include planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation and controlling of projects. The course provides a good background for students interested in pursuing certification in the area of project management.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ITSCM 772
The course is designed to introduce information technology service management in a variety of enterprise and service industry settings. Concepts of IT service management based on contemporary best practices such as ITIL are covered. The course will cover the mangement of service systems, IT service system design, operations, and management.
DATA ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
ITSCM 774
A graduate course covering the use information technology to assist decision making in today's business environment. This course provides an overview of decision making theory, data warehousing, data mining, business intelligence and analytics. The course also surveys contemporary framework, tools, and techniques for BI and data analytics.
DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
ITSCM 780
The course covers Business Continuity Planning, a methodology used to create and validate a plan for maintaining continous business operations before, during, and after disasters or disruptive events. It also covers Disaster Recovery, which is aimed at stopping the effects of disasters as quickly as possible, and addressing the immediate aftermath.
APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ITSCM 785
This course utilizes a formal project management process to convey the key competencies that project managers must develop. Students will apply project management tools and techniques to execute a full project from initiation through closure for a community partner. Topics covered in the course include project management and organization; planning; budgeting; scheduling; resource management; project control; project termination; project management tools; and project completion hours. Emphasis is on hands-on application and practice with project management software tools.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
ITSCM 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.