500

Management Information Systems can be defined as the development and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their goals. This course will explore the complex relationships between information systems, organizational strategy, and competitive advantage, and address the management of the information resources from a senior management viewpoint.

Every Fall

This course provides students with the skills to gather, analyze, and transform data into meaningful information upon which to base strategic decisions. Students will learn to access and leverage data for competitive advantage, as well as to gather, consistently track and report on metrics that best outline trends and guide business strategy and organizational leadership.

Every Spring

This course will guide the student through the project management life cycle, as well as the management disciplines needed to make projects successful. Roles and responsibilities, best practices, various software packages and case studies will be leveraged to enhance the learning experience. The course will culminate in a project connected to a community organization.

Every Fall and Occasional Interims