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| ISOM 5020 |
Information and Technology Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
502, ISMT 502] A
general manager's perspective on the strategic roles of
information and technology in companies, overview of enabling
technologies, how information systems are developed and managed,
and how to make technology management decisions.
Exclusion(s):
IMBA 5120, ISOM 5100 |
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| ISOM 5030 |
Business Simulation and Strategic Decisions |
[2-0-0:2] |
| [Previous Course
Code(s): ISOM 503, ISMT 610X] Business
simulation software combined with case study discussions provide
an exciting learning environment for examining strategic
decisions in business, with a primary focus on high-tech
industries. Explore and practice strategic decision making in a
hands on, active learning process. This course emphasizes group
learning and competition in interactive online and classroom
contexts. |
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| ISOM 5050 |
Business Essentials for IT Professionals |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 505, ISOM 611A] This
course provides an introduction to essential business ideas and
concepts to enable technical professionals to more effectively
communicate in language and systems design terms with business
executives in all areas of a modern business organization. |
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| ISOM 5100 |
Information Strategy and Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 510, ISMT 510] Examination
of economic principles of information systems
strategy, highlighting application of economics and
management principles to the unique environment of
information services and information-enabled
competition. Exclusion(s):
ISOM 5020
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| ISOM 5130 |
Information Systems Outsourcing Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code:
ISOM 611B] This course examines the phenomenon of Information
Systems (IS) outsourcing. Topics include the benefits
and risks of outsourcing IT development, management
challenges associated with IS outsourcing, effective IT
vendor management, and techniques for managing
outsourcing activities and risks. |
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| ISOM 5150 |
Strategic Information Infrastructure |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
515, ISMT 515] This
course reviews the business, technical, and socio-economic
transformation of the strategic information infrastructure in
today's competitive business environment. Key issues addressed
include digital convergence, disruptive technology, mobile
multimedia services, next generation information infrastructure,
network-based business strategies, service adoption, and
universal service. It is suitable for students with different
backgrounds, and no previous knowledge on information
infrastructure is required. |
| ISOM 5180 |
Applied Network Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
518, ISMT 518] In
an interconnected economy, the management of network
applications becomes increasingly important. This course
provides an overview of the basic networking management
principles and concepts. Both theoretical knowledge and
practical training in applications of network management (e.g.
Cisco) are included. |
| ISOM 5200 |
Innovation and Intellectual
Property Law |
[2-0-0:2] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
520, ISMT 520] This
course addresses legal issues from a managerial perspective
related to business process innovations, patent law, copyright
law, and trademark laws. Topics related to international issues
and challenges arising from new business models and innovative
processes, including but not limited to discussions of legal
issues associated with electronic commerce and internationally
integrated supply-chain logistics processes. No legal training
or background is required. |
| ISOM 5210 |
Knowledge Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
|
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
521, ISMT 521] This
course examines the nature of knowledge and information, the
various aspects of management of knowledge within the firm, and
multiple technological approaches being used in business today
for management of knowledge and leveraging knowledge effectively
within the firm with a focus on E-business applications of these
capabilities. |
| ISOM 5260 |
Fundamentals
of Database Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
526, ISMT 526] Introduction
to database management systems with emphasis on business
applications. Technical and administrative considerations in
database implementation. Students implement a business system
using a commercial-off-the-shelf software package. |
| ISOM 5270 |
Data Mining for Business
Intelligence |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
527, ISMT 527] This
course introduces the basic concepts and data mining techniques
for business intelligence (BI). The emphasis is on practical
applications of data mining techniques to solve business
problems, such as customer relationship management, financial
trading, search engine strategies, etc. Hands-on experience with
popular BI tools will be included. |
| ISOM 5280 |
Computer and Internet Security Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
528, ISMT 528] In-depth
study of information systems security in business organizations.
Basic principles and functions of secure systems reviewed;
management policy, plans and programs discussed. |
| ISOM 5290 |
Information Systems Development Methodologies |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
529, ISMT 529] This
course provides an overview of the principles of information
systems (IS) development methodologies. Topics include process
modeling, object-oriented modeling, data flow diagramming, use
case modeling, UML, and management issues in IS development. |
| ISOM 5300 |
Information Infrastructure Policy and Regulation |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
530, ISMT 530] The
information infrastructure is a strategic component of the
modern business environment. This course provides an overview of
the global evolution of policy and regulatory issues of the
information infrastructure, and how they impact the business
strategies of firms. Topics include fundamental concepts
underlying policy and regulation of the information
infrastructure, including spamming and privacy regulations,
network interconnection, Internet governance, regulatory
environment of mobile multimedia services, privatization of
infrastructure assets, foreign direct investment and the impact
of WTO's agreement on a country's information infrastructure. |
| ISOM 5320 |
Electronic Commerce |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
532, ISMT 532] This
course offers essential knowledge and tools for managers of
e-business. Topics include e-commerce models, Internet
marketing, Internet pricing and strategy, web-based
personalization, e-CRM, and digital rights management.
Exclusion(s):
ECMT 532 (prior to 2006-07) |
| ISOM 5350 |
Introduction
to Internet Programming |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
535, ISMT 535] The
course introduces the principles of web design and concepts for
developing Internet applications. Students will gain an
appreciation of the process of web design and Internet
applications development. Practical experience with Internet
applications development tools will be provided.
Exclusion(s):
ECMT 535 (prior to 2006-07) |
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| ISOM 5360 |
Information Systems Auditing |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 536] This
course introduces the fundamental concepts of
information systems (IS) auditing. Topics include IS
control and assurance, COBIT, business continuity
planning, protection of information assets, auditing
the network infrastructure, physical access
exposures and controls, and disaster recovery
management.
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| ISOM 5370 |
Technology and Innovation
Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
537, ISMT 537, ISMT 610R] Technology
and innovation management (TIM) plays an important role in
enhancing the competitiveness of firms, industries, and even
nations. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to
TIM from strategic perspectives and addresses key issues such as
technology and innovation decision making, open innovation
system, lead user innovation, intellectual property portfolio
management, and national innovation system. Specifically, it
will highlight how technology can facilitate corporate
innovation. Students will obtain basic skills in formulating
TIM-based competitive strategies. |
| ISOM 5400 |
Information
Systems Research Methodologies |
[4-0-0:4] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
540, ISMT 540] Introductory
core course for MPhil and PhD students majoring or minoring in
information systems; overview of the conduct of research in the
information systems field. Advanced master degree students may
register with the approval of the instructor. |
| ISOM 5420 |
Integrated Business
Simulation and Strategy |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 542, SBMT 542] Students
compete in operating and managing a virtual business as teams
using the CapStone Business Simulation software that has been
adopted by more than 500 business schools and universities
worldwide. This team-based competition using business simulation
tools provide an active-learning, hands-on business management
experience integrating strategy, finance, marketing, accounting,
human resources training and operations management perspectives
for operating a complete business enterprise. |
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| ISOM 5460 |
Project Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
546, ISMT 546] This
course covers the essential project management skills to ensure
successful implementation of high-technology projects. Topics
include investment decisions, resource planning, budgeting,
scheduling, outsourcing, and risk assessment and control, as
major components of the PMBOK (Project Management Body of
Knowledge). |
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| ISOM 5480 |
Information and Entrepreneurship
Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
550, ISMT 610Y] This
course introduces the principles of technology entrepreneurship.
It provides an overview of the theory and best practices on
developing innovative business models of the digital economy,
and the strategy, structure and pricing related to new
enterprises. Topics include technology entrepreneurship,
e-marketing, web 2.0 and enterprise 2.0, information in
financial market, globalization, and the long tail. |
| ISOM 5510 |
Data Analysis |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
551, ISMT 551] Covers
various discrete and continuous probability models and their
applications in business problems, estimation and testing of
hypotheses, simple and multiple linear regression analysis. This
is a core course for MBA. Exclusion(s):
IMBA 5100, ISOM 5520 |
| ISOM 5520 |
Statistics for Financial Analysis |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
552, ISMT 552] Application
of various statistical concepts to investment and financial
decisions including descriptive statistics, discrete and
continuous probability distributions, sampling and estimation,
hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.
Exclusion(s):
ISOM 5510 |
| ISOM 5530 |
Multivariate Data Analysis |
[3-1-0:4] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
553, ISMT 553] Multivariate
normal distribution, comparison of mean vectors, principal
components, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and
clustering. |
| ISOM 5540 |
Introduction to Probability |
[3-0-0:3] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
581, ISMT 581] Axioms
of probability, conditional probability and independence,
permutations and combinations, density and distribution
functions, examples of random variables, independence of random
variables, transformations of random variables, order
statistics, expected value, variance, higher moments;
Chebychev's inequality, convergence concepts, moment generating
functions, central limit theorem. Graded Pass or Fail.
Exclusion(s):
MATH 2421
Background:
Calculus and some knowledge of linear
algebra. |
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| ISOM 5550 |
Statistical Methods for Business
and Economics I |
[3-0-0:3] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
582, ISMT 582] Properties
of a random sample, sufficient statistics. Point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, optimality of estimators and
tests, linear regression and analysis of variance.
Exclusion(s):
MATH 5431
Background:
Calculus and some knowledge of linear
algebra. |
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| ISOM 5560 |
Statistical Methods for Business
and Economics II |
[3-0-0:3] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
583, ISMT 583] Topics
include multicollinearity, dummy variables, stepwise and
all-possible regression, and logistic regression, with emphasis
on analyzing and modeling business data using statistical
softwares. Introduction to multivariate regression.
Exclusion(s):
ISOM 5520, MATH 3424
Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 5550 |
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| ISOM 5570 |
Large-Sample Statistics |
[3-0-0:3] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
584, ISMT 584] Modes
of convergence, Lindeberg's central limit theorem, Slutsky's
theorems, convergence under transformations and the delta
method, projection method. The methods are illustrated with
examples in U-statistics, rank statistics, sample survey, time
series, kernel density estimation, maximum likelihood estimators
and posterior distributions. Asymptotic efficiency. Other topics
include large-sample methods based on empirical distribution
functions, and the delta method for a differentiable functional.
Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 5540 and ISOM 5550 |
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| ISOM 5700 |
Operations Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
561, ISMT 561] Introduction
to management of business processes that produce goods or
services: topics include operations strategy, process analysis,
queuing systems, inventory management, quality management,
process improvement and other important issues.
Exclusion(s):
IELM 5170, IMBA 5110, MTMC 507 (prior
to 2010-11) |
| ISOM 5720 |
ERP and Enterprise Systems Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
564, ISMT 564] Concepts
and practices of enterprise resource management; enterprise
resource planning systems and applications, integrated systems
approach to managing major business processes, business
information reports and analyses.
Exclusion(s): ISOM 4740, ISMT
669J (prior to 2005-06) |
| ISOM 5730 |
Global Supply Chain
Management |
[2-0-0:2] |
[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
567, ISMT 567, ISMT 669G] Supply
chain uncertainty and market fluctuation, information distortion
and visibility, supply chain coordination and integration,
supply chain incentives, flexibility, and design for supply
chain management, supply chain strategies.
Exclusion(s):
EEMT 5300
Prerequisite(s):
ISOM 5700
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| ISOM 5800 |
Business Modeling |
[1-0-0:1] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
580, ISOM 669B, MGMT 650F] This
course is open to all MBA students who need to utilize
spreadsheets to create and analyze business models for decision
making and/or managerial insights. Practical exercises and case
studies are used to illustrate the concepts and practices of
business modeling and to build competency in using spreadsheets
for advanced applications. Graded P or F. |
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| ISOM 5810 |
Business Optimization |
[2-0-0:2] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
571, ISMT 571, ISMT 669I] The
science and technology of informed decision making with focus on
optimizing business processes. Spreadsheet decision modeling in
Excel used throughout. Emphasis on problem formulation,
spreadsheet-based solution methods, and managerial insights.
Applications to managerial decision problems in diverse
industries and functional areas including finance and
accounting, human resource, marketing, and operations. |
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| ISOM 6000 - 6100 |
Special Topics
in Information Systems |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 610-611, ISMT 610-611] Study
of selected areas of information systems and information
technology; individual projects and reports. |
| ISOM 6310 |
MBA Research Project |
[3 credits] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 698, ISMT 698] An
independent research project on a business topic carried out
under the supervision of a faculty member. |
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| ISOM 6350 |
MSc Research Project |
[2-4 credits] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 696, ISMT 696] An
independent research project on an IS Management related topic
carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. |
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| ISOM 6390 |
Independent Study in Information
Systems |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 695, ISMT 695] Study
of selected information and systems management issues under the
supervision of a faculty member. This course may be repeated for
credit. (Special permission from the Associate Dean is required
for MBA students to take this course.) |
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| ISOM 6590 |
Special Topics in Statistics |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 659, ISMT 659] Advanced
topics of current interest in statistics. |
| ISOM 6690 |
Independent Study in Statistics |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 697] Study
of selected topics in Statistics under the supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be repeated for credit. (Special
permission from the Associate Dean is required for MBA students
to take this course.) |
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| ISOM 6790 |
Special Topics in Operations Management |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s):
ISOM 669, ISMT 669] Advanced
topics in operations and technology management. Topics vary with
recent developments and current interest. |
| ISOM 6890 |
Independent Study in Operations
Management |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
694] Study of
selected topics in Operations Management under the supervision
of a faculty member. This course may be repeated for credit.
(Special permission from the Associate Dean is required for MBA
students to take this course.) |
| ISOM 6990 |
MPhil Thesis Research |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
699, ISMT 699] Master's
thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful
defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit
is assigned. |
| ISOM 7000 |
IS Doctoral Seminar |
[1-4 credit(s)] |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
750, ISMT 750] Presentation
and discussions of current research topics in Information
Systems for doctoral students. |
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| ISOM 7990 |
Doctoral Thesis Research |
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[Previous Course Code(s): ISOM
799, ISMT 799] Original
and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defense
of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is
assigned. |
Updated on
16 December 2011 |
