Minor Requirements
Information Systems Minor, 3 courses, 9 credits
A business student may choose to minor in Information Systems by completing any three of the following courses, beyond the completion of ISOM 120, Information Technology & Productivity Tools, and ISOM 310, Management Information Systems.
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ISOM-212 Web Design
Prerequisites:
Suggested prerequisite: ISOM 120.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsofts Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, information architecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, navigation, and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 212 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization, and trust.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-244 Web Application Development
Prerequisites:
SOM 120 OR ISOM 120 OR ISOM 212
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This first course in Internet application development equips students with the principles, methodology and skills required to define, develop and deploy a fully functional dynamic web application. Students will learn how to customize the content, appearance, and delivery of their website using industry-standard web development tools. Class discussion will focus on web development issues for organizations as well as the role played by development tools such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, and scripting. Each class will include hands-on lab work. A term project will be used to wrap the course content together.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-301 Business Analysis for Management
Prerequisites:
Take MGT-317 and junior status
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides students with exposure to the business analysis models and techniques generally applicable to common business problems. Using the case study method, the course will emphasize analytical models including forecasting, optimization and simulation within the context of team-based work. Students will understand the process of Business Analysis (BA), the role of assumptions and elicitation, the critical value of hard analytical skills as the foundation of BA as well as the importance of interpretation, communication and implementation to the effective use of BA.
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ISOM-313 Systems Analysis & Design
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course covers the concepts, techniques and tools useful for the analysis and design of business information systems. Topics include: the system development cycle, modeling, prototyping and project management. Additionally, the course focuses upon using Object Oriented analysis and design techniques including the UML. The course emphasizes the analysis of business operations as well as the interaction between information systems professionals and end-users. A term project applying these concepts and techniques is required.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-314 Structured Programming
Prerequisites:
ISOM 120 OR SOM 120
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course develops problem solving and basic programming skills through a variety of business application assignments. The course introduces fundamental control and data structures using the VB (Visual Basic) programming language. Students learn about the concepts of structured programming, object-oriented/ event-driven programming without being exposed to the advanced principles of object-oriented programming. The course builds skills in the areas of programming logic, Visual Basic Application (VBA), interactive Windows applications, and Macro application programming. Testing and debugging techniques and the writing of well-structured code are also emphasized.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-315 Developing and Managing Mobile Apps
Prerequisites:
ISOM 120
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mobile app technology and design concepts. Students learn how to design, build, and optimize cross-platform mobile app using HTML5 standards. Students use CSS3, JavaScript and several JavaScript frameworks and techniques such as jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX. In addition, students will use Web services, such as Google Maps, and Web Application Programming Interfaces (Web APIs) to integrate content into their apps. Students will learn how to convert HTML5 apps into native apps for various mobile platforms. This is an introductory course and assumes no prior programming experience.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-331 Global Electronic Commerce
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 & junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course examines the role of information systems and e-commerce in global business competition. It considers the technological, cultural, economic, social and legal issues in the development of cross-border information systems for business or social developments. Readings and cases will be used to examine current issues, as well as opportunities and challenges. Prerequisites: ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 May also be taken concurrently.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ISOM-340 Security & Privacy
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310 or 423, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Students are introduced to the basics of information security & privacy including the legal and ethical issues. Common types of computer attacks and counter-attacks are addressed. Security technologies such as biometrics, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and cryptography systems will be analyzed and several labs done on the same to connect theory to practice. Best practices for planning and auditing security and privacy will also be covered. Pre-requisites: ISOM 310 or ISOM 423.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ISOM-341 Project Management
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Project management is a critical competence to business performance in contemporary organizations. This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management, which are applicable to the development of products, services, and information systems. Topics will include project life cycles, project management tools, project process management, and project management practices. Relevant quality management concepts and tools will also be discussed.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ISOM-414 Object-Oriented Programming Development With Java
Prerequisites:
ISOM 314, or other computer programming course
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) and development using the Java programming language. It covers the basics of OOP including class hierarchies, inheritance, objects, streams, constructors, and GUI components. The course also covers the design, development, and deployment of applets, web applications, and applications that are not deployed via the Internet. Several programming projects, which strengthen the understanding of object based and event driven programming, are required. By the end of the course, students will possess a strong working competency in object oriented programming using Java.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-423 Database Management
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310 OR ACCT 321
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides an understanding of the role of information and databases in systems and their role as an organizational resource. Students learn to design databases using normalization and entity-relationship diagrams, develop data models and to build applications with database management systems (i.e., Microsoft Access and SQL). Techniques are examined and applied to business problems through exercises and projects. The courses cornerstone is a group project involving the implementation of a DBMS-based system which supports a realistic business application and the development of a companion users manual.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-424 Systems Prototyping Project
Prerequisites:
ISOM 313, ISOM 314, ISOM 423, and Senior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course is the capstone for IS majors and is designed to assist students in further developing their project management and hands-on programming skills. It emphasizes the management principles that apply to technology development along with practical skills required to develop systems to solve real world problems using the latest available technologies. Students have the opportunity to learn system design and project management concepts, and then apply these principles to projects in the business community. For this reason, the course challenges students to bring together all the computer, information systems and management skills they have acquired to produce a final, capstone project, which is presented to their clients and peers. The goal of the course is to give students experience in working with real users and state-of-the-art software tools such as Cold Fusion to prepare them for the jobs that await them in industry.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-440 Enterprise Integration & Process Reengineering
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides students with a conceptual, as well as, a mechanical understanding of enterprise integration and enterprise software, business process reengineering and strategies for maximizing benefits from enterprise systems. It also examines some of the complex organizational changes and issues including implementation challenge; risks, costs, and benefits; learning and knowledge management. Hands-on lab projects on the ERP System (provided by SAP) will be utilized to reinforce the students understanding of important enterprise systems and business process concepts.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-445 Data Mining & Business Intelligence
Prerequisites:
ISOM 201, ISOM 310, and ISOM 423 is recommended, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides an understanding of the business potential of data warehousing; how to build and maintain data warehouses, and how to use data warehouses for business advantage and as a source for business intelligence. Business intelligence refers to the use of IT tools to analyze complex information about an organization and its competitors for use in business planning and decision-making. In building data warehouses, students will learn the inter-relationships between operation and decision support systems and the extraction and filtering process used to produce a high quality data warehouse. Data mining concepts and the use of data mining tools and methods for decision-making and for producing business intelligence is presented. Additionally, the concept of building dashboards and other visualization will be covered.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ISOM-510 Independent Study in IS & OM
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310,one upper level ISOM course, & instructors consent
Credits:
1.00- 3.00
Description:
Independent study allows students to expand their classroom experience by completing research in an area of interest not already covered by Suffolk courses. The student designs a unique project and finds a full-time faculty member with expertise in that topic who agrees to sponsor it and provide feedback as the proposal is refined. A well designed and executed research project broadens and/or deepens learning in a major or minor area of study and may also enhance a students marketability to potential future employers. Students cannot register for an Independent Study until a full proposal is approved by the faculty sponsor, department chair, and academic dean. Many Independent study proposals require revisions before approval is granted; even with revisions independent study approval is NOT guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal in enough time to register for a different course if the proposal is not accepted. For complete instructions, see the SBS Independent/Directed Study Agreement and Proposal form available online.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-550 Special Topics of IS and OM
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites dependent on topic.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
An in-depth analysis of timely and special issues in information systems or operations management. Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled. Prerequisites are dependent on specific topic.
Term:
Occasional
Electronic Commerce Minor, 3 courses, 9 credits
The minor in Electronic Commerce is more focused than the general IS minor. Students may minor in both IS and Electronic Commerce, but three distinct courses are required for each minor. These three courses are beyond the completion of ISOM 120, Information Technology & Productivity Tools, and ISOM 310, Management Information Systems. One of the three minor courses must be ISOM 212, Web Design, or ISOM 331, Electronic Commerce.
Select one:
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ISOM-212 Web Design
Prerequisites:
Suggested prerequisite: ISOM 120.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsofts Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, information architecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, navigation, and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 212 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization, and trust.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-331 Global Electronic Commerce
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 & junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course examines the role of information systems and e-commerce in global business competition. It considers the technological, cultural, economic, social and legal issues in the development of cross-border information systems for business or social developments. Readings and cases will be used to examine current issues, as well as opportunities and challenges. Prerequisites: ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 May also be taken concurrently.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Select two:
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ISOM-212 Web Design
Prerequisites:
Suggested prerequisite: ISOM 120.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsofts Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, information architecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, navigation, and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 212 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization, and trust.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-244 Web Application Development
Prerequisites:
SOM 120 OR ISOM 120 OR ISOM 212
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This first course in Internet application development equips students with the principles, methodology and skills required to define, develop and deploy a fully functional dynamic web application. Students will learn how to customize the content, appearance, and delivery of their website using industry-standard web development tools. Class discussion will focus on web development issues for organizations as well as the role played by development tools such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, and scripting. Each class will include hands-on lab work. A term project will be used to wrap the course content together.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-331 Global Electronic Commerce
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 & junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course examines the role of information systems and e-commerce in global business competition. It considers the technological, cultural, economic, social and legal issues in the development of cross-border information systems for business or social developments. Readings and cases will be used to examine current issues, as well as opportunities and challenges. Prerequisites: ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 May also be taken concurrently.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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ADG-S219 Computer Applications in Design
Prerequisites:
Intended for majors only
Credits:
3.00
Description:
In this course students will learn the major software applications used by graphic designers, such as Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Through a series of problems, students will learn how and when to use specific software to produce their solutions and prepare portfolio-quality design.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
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MKT-477 eMarketing
Prerequisites:
MKT 210 or H210
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course explores how we can use the principles of web marketing as effective marketing tools. The course will have the following learning components: lectures, guest lectures, web site analyses, and student project presentations.
Information Systems Minor for College of Arts and Sciences Students, 6 courses, 18 credits
After SBS 101 Business Foundations and ISOM 120, College students are required to take ISOM 310 and 3 of the following:
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ISOM-212 Web Design
Prerequisites:
Suggested prerequisite: ISOM 120.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Web Design introduces the concepts, vocabulary, and procedures associated with web design. Students will learn how to conceptualize and design professional websites using Wix.com and Microsofts Expression Web software. Topics will include website evaluation, information architecture, customer and task analysis, usability testing, web-hosting options, typography, color composition, screen layout, navigation, and cascading style sheets. Students will learn practical skills and techniques in projects involving digital photography, image editing, multimedia, and animation. ISOM 212 will also cover important web design themes such as accessibility, globalization, personalization, and trust.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-244 Web Application Development
Prerequisites:
SOM 120 OR ISOM 120 OR ISOM 212
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This first course in Internet application development equips students with the principles, methodology and skills required to define, develop and deploy a fully functional dynamic web application. Students will learn how to customize the content, appearance, and delivery of their website using industry-standard web development tools. Class discussion will focus on web development issues for organizations as well as the role played by development tools such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, and scripting. Each class will include hands-on lab work. A term project will be used to wrap the course content together.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-301 Business Analysis for Management
Prerequisites:
Take MGT-317 and junior status
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides students with exposure to the business analysis models and techniques generally applicable to common business problems. Using the case study method, the course will emphasize analytical models including forecasting, optimization and simulation within the context of team-based work. Students will understand the process of Business Analysis (BA), the role of assumptions and elicitation, the critical value of hard analytical skills as the foundation of BA as well as the importance of interpretation, communication and implementation to the effective use of BA.
-
ISOM-313 Systems Analysis & Design
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course covers the concepts, techniques and tools useful for the analysis and design of business information systems. Topics include: the system development cycle, modeling, prototyping and project management. Additionally, the course focuses upon using Object Oriented analysis and design techniques including the UML. The course emphasizes the analysis of business operations as well as the interaction between information systems professionals and end-users. A term project applying these concepts and techniques is required.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
-
ISOM-314 Structured Programming
Prerequisites:
ISOM 120 OR SOM 120
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course develops problem solving and basic programming skills through a variety of business application assignments. The course introduces fundamental control and data structures using the VB (Visual Basic) programming language. Students learn about the concepts of structured programming, object-oriented/ event-driven programming without being exposed to the advanced principles of object-oriented programming. The course builds skills in the areas of programming logic, Visual Basic Application (VBA), interactive Windows applications, and Macro application programming. Testing and debugging techniques and the writing of well-structured code are also emphasized.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
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ISOM-315 Developing and Managing Mobile Apps
Prerequisites:
ISOM 120
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mobile app technology and design concepts. Students learn how to design, build, and optimize cross-platform mobile app using HTML5 standards. Students use CSS3, JavaScript and several JavaScript frameworks and techniques such as jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX. In addition, students will use Web services, such as Google Maps, and Web Application Programming Interfaces (Web APIs) to integrate content into their apps. Students will learn how to convert HTML5 apps into native apps for various mobile platforms. This is an introductory course and assumes no prior programming experience.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
-
ISOM-331 Global Electronic Commerce
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 & junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course examines the role of information systems and e-commerce in global business competition. It considers the technological, cultural, economic, social and legal issues in the development of cross-border information systems for business or social developments. Readings and cases will be used to examine current issues, as well as opportunities and challenges. Prerequisites: ISOM 310, or ISOM 423 or ACCT 430 May also be taken concurrently.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
-
ISOM-341 Project Management
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Project management is a critical competence to business performance in contemporary organizations. This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management, which are applicable to the development of products, services, and information systems. Topics will include project life cycles, project management tools, project process management, and project management practices. Relevant quality management concepts and tools will also be discussed.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
-
ISOM-414 Object-Oriented Programming Development With Java
Prerequisites:
ISOM 314, or other computer programming course
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) and development using the Java programming language. It covers the basics of OOP including class hierarchies, inheritance, objects, streams, constructors, and GUI components. The course also covers the design, development, and deployment of applets, web applications, and applications that are not deployed via the Internet. Several programming projects, which strengthen the understanding of object based and event driven programming, are required. By the end of the course, students will possess a strong working competency in object oriented programming using Java.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
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ISOM-423 Database Management
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310 OR ACCT 321
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides an understanding of the role of information and databases in systems and their role as an organizational resource. Students learn to design databases using normalization and entity-relationship diagrams, develop data models and to build applications with database management systems (i.e., Microsoft Access and SQL). Techniques are examined and applied to business problems through exercises and projects. The courses cornerstone is a group project involving the implementation of a DBMS-based system which supports a realistic business application and the development of a companion users manual.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
-
ISOM-424 Systems Prototyping Project
Prerequisites:
ISOM 313, ISOM 314, ISOM 423, and Senior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course is the capstone for IS majors and is designed to assist students in further developing their project management and hands-on programming skills. It emphasizes the management principles that apply to technology development along with practical skills required to develop systems to solve real world problems using the latest available technologies. Students have the opportunity to learn system design and project management concepts, and then apply these principles to projects in the business community. For this reason, the course challenges students to bring together all the computer, information systems and management skills they have acquired to produce a final, capstone project, which is presented to their clients and peers. The goal of the course is to give students experience in working with real users and state-of-the-art software tools such as Cold Fusion to prepare them for the jobs that await them in industry.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
-
ISOM-440 Enterprise Integration & Process Reengineering
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides students with a conceptual, as well as, a mechanical understanding of enterprise integration and enterprise software, business process reengineering and strategies for maximizing benefits from enterprise systems. It also examines some of the complex organizational changes and issues including implementation challenge; risks, costs, and benefits; learning and knowledge management. Hands-on lab projects on the ERP System (provided by SAP) will be utilized to reinforce the students understanding of important enterprise systems and business process concepts.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
-
ISOM-445 Data Mining & Business Intelligence
Prerequisites:
ISOM 201, ISOM 310, and ISOM 423 is recommended, Junior standing
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course provides an understanding of the business potential of data warehousing; how to build and maintain data warehouses, and how to use data warehouses for business advantage and as a source for business intelligence. Business intelligence refers to the use of IT tools to analyze complex information about an organization and its competitors for use in business planning and decision-making. In building data warehouses, students will learn the inter-relationships between operation and decision support systems and the extraction and filtering process used to produce a high quality data warehouse. Data mining concepts and the use of data mining tools and methods for decision-making and for producing business intelligence is presented. Additionally, the concept of building dashboards and other visualization will be covered.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
-
ISOM-510 Independent Study in IS & OM
Prerequisites:
ISOM 310,one upper level ISOM course, & instructors consent
Credits:
1.00- 3.00
Description:
Independent study allows students to expand their classroom experience by completing research in an area of interest not already covered by Suffolk courses. The student designs a unique project and finds a full-time faculty member with expertise in that topic who agrees to sponsor it and provide feedback as the proposal is refined. A well designed and executed research project broadens and/or deepens learning in a major or minor area of study and may also enhance a students marketability to potential future employers. Students cannot register for an Independent Study until a full proposal is approved by the faculty sponsor, department chair, and academic dean. Many Independent study proposals require revisions before approval is granted; even with revisions independent study approval is NOT guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal in enough time to register for a different course if the proposal is not accepted. For complete instructions, see the SBS Independent/Directed Study Agreement and Proposal form available online.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
-
ISOM-550 Special Topics of IS and OM
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites dependent on topic.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
An in-depth analysis of timely and special issues in information systems or operations management. Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled. Prerequisites are dependent on specific topic.
Term:
Occasional
College students interested in a broader business minor, can select the General Business Minor.
