BUSN 5200 Basic Finance for Managers (3)
Managers and human resources management professionals must be able to
understand financial information contained in financial statements and reports.
Line managers must be able to understand financial information contained in
financial statements and reports in order to evaluate their unit's financial
performance, to communicate clearly with other managers, and to apply financial
information when making decisions. Human resources management professionals must
understand financial statements and principles if they are to effectively assist
line managers and be strategic partners with other business functions. This
course will focus on the interpretation and use of basic financial information
by non-financial managers, not on the production of financial statements and
reports. (FINC 5000 cannot be substituted for BUSN 5200).
MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior and Leadership (3)
This course introduces students to many of the basic principles of human
behavior that effective managers use when managing individuals and groups in
organizations. These include theories relating to individual differences in
abilities and attitudes, attribution, motivation, group dynamics, power and
politics, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and
organizational structure and design.
ITM 5000 Information Technology Management: Overview (3)
This overview course presents a managerial and technical perspective that
considers the application and management of information and communications
technology in business and other types of organizations. The course includes an
overview of all the core courses in the ITM curriculum. This course is a
prerequisite for all other courses in the program.
ITM 5100 Information and Communications Systems and Networks (3)
This course introduces students to the technical aspects of information and
communications networks and technology. The course focuses on the
interdependencies among information and communications technologies and
architectures. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of networks (LAN and
WAN).
ITM 5200 Project Management of Information Technology (3)
This course introduces students to the procedures, tools, and techniques
used in planning and managing major IT projects. Issues covered include
definition, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of the project.
The course also focuses on developing the manager's ability to organize and lead
project teams, and conflict resolution. NOTE: BUSN 6110 - Operations and Project
Management is NOT an acceptable substitute for this course.
ITM 5300 Procurement and Contract Management for Information Technology
(3)
This course covers the basic concepts and practices in procurement and
contract management, not from a strict legal approach, but rather in a manner
that equips a student with the skills and knowledge necessary to negotiate and
manage the procurement of information and communications technology, armed with
an understanding of the critical issues.
ITM 5400 Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation (3)
This course covers the spectrum of activities in information systems life
cycle management. The life cycle from the feasibility study through
implementation and maintenance is examined. The course includes examination of
structured analysis and design, prototyping, procurement and conversion methods.
The roles and responsibilities of various personnel involved, as well as the
communication and documentation tools and techniques employed, are studied.
ITM 5600 Information and Communications Security (3)
This course focuses on the analysis and management of information and
information systems security including processes, technology, and facilities.
ITM 6000 Final Project in Information Technology Management (3)
This capstone project course is designed to give students the opportunity to
synthesize, integrate, and apply the technical and management knowledge and
skills acquired in other courses in the information technology management
curriculum. Techniques used to accomplish these goals may vary. Prerequisite:
completion of all other required courses in this major.