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Information

Systems

Students with an information systems background will acquire critical management and operational skills that will allow them to assume leadership positions within their organizations. Students with no technology background will be given a comprehensive understanding of information systems and the pivotal role it plays in virtually every business discipline. All will take away from the program the leading-edge knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s global, technology-driven world.

Core Requirements

HURM 500	Human Resources Management
ISYM 500	Information Systems Management
ISYM 510	Computer Networks & the Internet
ISYM 515	Finance of Information Systems
ISYM 520	Marketing & the Internet
ISYM 525	Information Security
ISYM 530	Communications Applications
ISYM 540	Current Topics in Information Systems
ISYM 541	Computer Forensics
ISYM 543	Project Management
ISYM 550	Independent Study & Research

Electives

HURM 525	Organizational Communications
HURM 530	Statistics & Quantitative Business Models
ISYM 535	Computer Networks Management
ISYM 545	Legal & Ethical Issues in Information Systems Management

Program Goals

To provide students with a strong foundation of management and leadership skills as well as an advanced understanding of information systems and its integrated role in business today.

To provide opportunities for the development of innovative and effective teaching methods rooted in an understanding of management theory and research.
To provide successful professional managers with the flexibility to assume leadership roles in information systems management and in managerial leadership.
To nurture a deep commitment to excellence in information systems management and managerial leadership as a means of service to others.
To provide a supportive and cooperative learning environment that encourages students to develop their potential for study and their understanding of information systems management.