CIS 850 Management of Information Systems

MBA Core Course - Integrated Skills Course

CIS 850 is designed to help MBA students understand information technology as a tool for innovation within the organization and across organizational boundaries. Infrastructure technologies and information systems such as data warehousing, enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management systems, supply chain management systems, intranets, and business-to-business E-Commerce are among the many topics covered in the course. The course will discuss methodologies and techniques for developing, purchasing, and implementing information systems for improved business processes. The importance of the make-or-buy decision and the steps for identifying, selecting, and implementing packaged software are emphasized. A vision and strategic plan for managing the IT infrastructure and best practices for leading an IS organization are discussed. Information security, privacy, ethics, and intellectual property are also discussed throughout the course.

Course stresses:

• Oral and written communication.
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving

Catalog Description:

Examines existing and emerging information technology within and among organizations. The focal points are infrastructure technologies, the role IT plays in business processes, and manager's role in developing, acquiring and managing information resources.

Course Prerequisites:

Present Catalog: CIS 300 or CIS 826 or equivalent each with a minimum grade of "B-".