Decision and Information Technologies Elective Offerings

BUDT 703   Business Process Analysis for Information System Design; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620. For BMGT majors only.
Related Courses: None

Students (both IS professionals and non-IS professionals) gain a solid foundation in the concepts, processes, tools, and techniques needed in analyzing business processes and conducting information systems projects. Students will learn about the systems development life cycle, explore different techniques for researching system requirements, develop skills in analyzing and modeling organizational processes and data, and develop an understanding of the challenges of successfully managing the development and implementation of systems in organizations. An extensive technology background is not required, and does not require programing. Hands-on experience in analyzing organizational systems, evaluating areas for improvement, and recommending solutions will be gained through a course project in which students apply the concepts discussed in class to a real system.


BUDT 704   Data Management Systems; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620. For BMGT majors only.
Related Courses: None

Provides fundamental concepts and skills necessary for designing, building, and managing business applications which incorporate database management systems as their foundation. Topics covered include the fundamentals of database management (DBMS) technology, alternative methods for modeling organizational data, the application of delivering data through Web-based and other graphical interfaces.


BUDT 705   Telecommunications and the Internet; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620. For BMGT majors only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BMGT 705 or BMGT 726. Formerly BMGT 726.
Related Courses: None

Course focuses on helping the IT professional understand the technological, organizational, and managerial issues related to effective use of distributed computer networks such as the Internet. Topics include the evaluations of technologies for specific contexts and how to make investment recommendations. Also examines the economic factors that drive convergence and the powerful economic effects of open standard and connectivity.


BUDT 710   Information Technology and Organizational Transformation; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620
Related Courses: None

Emphasizes the transformational aspects of IT, and how technology can be used to implement new business models, new value propositions, and new organizational designs. The goal of the course is to provide students an understanding of how IT can be used to achieve competitive and organizational advantage which enables them to become more effective managers, regardless of their functional area.


BUDT 713   Security and Control of Information Systems; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620
Related Courses: None

The information control risks faced by corporations. Techniques for enhancing the security and integrity of corporate information resources. The auditing and control procedures for corporate information systems. Actual case studies.


BUDT 724   Operations Management; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 630
Related Courses: BUDT 725

This course examines the strategic role of operations management, that is, the management of business processes, and offers tools and techniques that firms use for strategy execution in delivering products and services. A wide range of topics are covered, such as operations strategy, process analysis and design, capacity management and bottlenecks, waiting lines, quality management and six-sigma. Also covers areas of supply-chain management, including forecasting, JIT and lean operations, sales and operations planning, and inventory management.


BUDT 725   Models and Applications in Operations Research; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Related Courses: BUDT 732, BUDT 733, BUDT 724

Introduction to commonly encountered models and applications in Operations Research. Formulation and interpretation of solutions of linear optimization and network models, special structures and applications. First course in the OR MS and PhD concentration as well as an introduction to non OR-majors of these important and practical topics.


BUDT 732   Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 630
Related Courses: BUDT 733

Introduces analytical modeling for managerial decisions using a spreadsheet environment. Includes linear and nonlinear optimization models, decision making under uncertainty and simulation models.


BUDT 733   Data Analysis for Decision Makers; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 630
Related Courses: BUDT 732

Modern data analysis methods for managerial decision-making in the information age. Includes techniques for forecasting, clustering, classification, prediction and survey sampling.


BUDT 750   Game Theory for Managerial Decisions; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 681 & BUSI 690
Related Courses: None

A study of managerial decision-making in strategic (or interactive) situations characterized by both conflict and cooperation. Introduces basic tools of game theory including simultaneous and sequential-move games, equilibrium analysis, repeated interactions, information assymetry, and principal-agent models. Applications of game theory to managerial decisions such as pricing, promotions, entry/exit decisions, deterrence, design of incentive contracts, supply chain relationships, auctions.


BUDT 758   Special Topics: Pricing and Revenue Management; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 681; BUSI 690
Related Courses: None

This specialized course on dynamic pricing and revenue management aims to provide the right tools and principles, drawn from Operations, Microeconomics, Decision Modeling, Statistics, Marketing, IS, in order to maximize profits. The RM solution integrates pricing with sales and inventory management strategies.

BUDT 758   Special Topics: Data Analysis; (3 credits)

BUDT 758   Special Topics: Technology Strategy; (3 credits)

BUDT 759   Independent Study in Decision and Information Technologies; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Related Courses: None

Independent study for Masters students.


BUSI 780   Managing Digital Businesses and Markets; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUSI 620. For BMGT majors only.
Related Courses: None

Provides an overview of business models and strategy in the electronic marketplace. Focus is placed on critical success factors in digital businesses, and reasons for failures. It will provide an understanding of the role of emerging information technologies for enabling new business models and markets, and strategic issues of building companies in the digital world.


BUSI 783   Information Technology Fundamentals for Managers; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Related Courses: None

Designed for students who do not already have a strong technology background, this course provides an overview of a broad range of information and communication technologies, emphasizing networks and distributed computing. Other topics include hardware and operating systems, software development tools and processes, relational databases, security and cryptography, enterprise applications and electronic commerce.


BUSI 785   Project Management in Dynamic Environments; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Related Courses: None

Basics of project management as codified in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge in preparation for certification. Participants gain experience using project management tools and managing projects through a project management simulation.


BUSI 790   Management of Technology; (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Related Courses: BUDT 724

Students are introduced to a variety of strategic and operational issues that arise when managing in the presence of technological innovation, and provides techniques to approach these issues. Topics
include the formulation of innovation strategies, technology diffusion and forecasting, the process of developing new products and services, productivity measurement, and the implemention of process technologies aimed at improving productivity (manufacturing and services).