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m a n a g e m e n t s c i e n c e
Studies statistics, which is the methodology concerned with data collection,
analysis, and interpretation. Discusses the information that is generated by
statistical methods and used for analyzing decisions in the face of
uncertainty. Introduces fundamental concepts and methodology of statistics,
probability distribution, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Prereq. MTH1114.
Continues topics covered in MSC1200. Includes chi-square
tests, simple and multiple regression-correlation analysis, and elementary
concepts of time-series analysis. Prereq. MSC1200.
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MSC 1301
Management Information Systems
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4 QH |
Addresses the role of information and computer-based information systems in
managing business organizations. Topics include hardware and software concepts;
strategic use of information technology; applications such as databases,
decision support systems, and collaboration systems; telecommunications;
e-commerce; knowledge management and information-based business processes;
ethics, informational privacy and security; the design and development of
information systems; and management of the IS function. Focuses on information
systems in business from a managerial perspective, rather than teaching
specific software skills.
Exposes students to the essentials of database design and management. Topics
include entity-relationship models, data normalization, SQL, forms design,
database administration, security, and privacy. Covers systems analysis and
design methodologies including information requirements analysis. Requires
students to develop a comprehensive database in a course project.
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MSC 1332
Decision Support Systems for Business
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4 QH |
Provides students with an understanding of the impact of computer-based tools
on business decision-making. Gives students an opportunity to analyze and model
the information requirements to support various decisions and decision-making
processes. Covers decision-support software such as spreadsheets, expert
systems, and Web-based tools. Gives students the opportunity to build a
decision-support system and create the supporting system documentation in
course projects. Prereq. MSC1330.
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MSC 1335
Telecommunications and Networks
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4 QH |
Reviews business telecommunications. Focuses on the design, use, and management
of networks. Topics include telecommunications technology, network structures,
and current telecommunication applications in business such as electronic mail,
teleconferencing, and distributed applications.
Provides students with experience in structured reasoning and programming.
Gives students an opportunity to gain an appreciation for design, coding,
debugging, and executing program modules. Emphasizes the design methodologies
required to create such modules. Prereq. MSC1330.
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MSC 1341
Information Resource Management
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4 QH |
Examines the major organizational and managerial issues associated with
managing the information resource, focusing on three thematic components. Gives
students an opportunity to assume a strategic viewpoint and consider using
information to achieve competitive advantage, create new products or services,
or to re-engineer the business; learn about using information technology to
support the functional areas of the business such as finance, manufacturing, or
human resources; consider issues related to managing information technology
such as outsourcing IS applications, project management, and investing in new
technology.
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MSC 1342
Business Systems Integration
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4 QH |
Explores strategies for the technical and organizational integration of
information systems through a project requiring students to form companies,
analyze their data needs, design and build a set of information systems, and
recommend a strategy for data architecture integration. This is the capstone
course for the MIS concentration. Prereq. MSC1332, MSC1341, and senior
standing. MSC1336 recommended.
Considers the productive system of an enterprise whereby inputs of technology,
materials, personnel, and information are transformed into useful goods and/or
services. Introduces the types of problems and issues encountered by the
operating managers. Discusses various models and techniques, with an emphasis
on problem formulation and managerial implications.
Mass customization refers to meeting individual customers' needs by using mass
production methods. Focuses on important issues such as characterization and
typology of mass customization systems, individualized product/service
development, market analysis and one-to-one marketing, electronic commerce,
virtual shopping, technology enablers, networking, virtual factories,
enterprise architecture for mass customization, manufacturing/
service costing, and logistics. Requires student teams to work on term projects
to study firms involved in mass customized production/service. Prereq. Senior
standing.
Examines the basic philosophy of quality and its management both in Japan and
in the United States. Stresses the changing role of quality as an emerging
strategic factor in the United States. Discusses managerial, behavioral, and
statistical methods based on measurement for achieving quality. Introduces the
student to various aspects of quality management relevant to lower, middle, and
upper level of management; quality control circles; quality and continuous
process improvements; and the philosophy of quality experts such as Deming,
Juran, and Ishikawa. Prereq. MSC1201 and MSC1441.
Focuses on the design and management of technologies for electronic commerce
systems. Covers server management principles for efficiency, performance, and
security. Explores issues related to encryption, payment systems, domain
registration, cookie files, and consumer information privacy. Examines
client-side scripting for user interaction. Discusses Website design principles
and techniques; interface design standards, including graphics and navigational
design; along with Web-enabled database design principles, quality assurance,
and other important building blocks. Involves lectures, discussions, readings,
business cases, and visiting experts. Individual and group programming
exercises and projects are required. Prereq. COM1101, or equivalent.
Allows the student who has received approval to undertake independent study in
lieu of any course required in the various concentrations. Students present
proposals to an Independent Studies Committee for evaluation and approval.
Every proposal requires a detailed outline of the objectives and plan of study
and must be accompanied by a supporting statement from the supervising faculty
member under whose direction the study will take place. A copy of the final
report prepared by the student is presented to the appropriate Independent
Studies Committee. Further information about the Independent Studies Program
can be obtained from concentration coordinators.
Same as MSC1591.
Same as MSC1591.
Same as HRM1591.
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MSC 1701
Business Statistics 2 (Honors)
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4 QH |
Honors equivalent of MSC1201.
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MSC 1826
Business Forecasting (Honors)
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4 QH |
Focuses on analyzing data using statistical models from various functional
areas of business. Students prepare reports based on actual data that involve
forecasting. Prereq. MSC1201.
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