MGMT-6140 Information Systems for Management

Information Systems for Management
Lally School of Management and Technology - MGMT-6140

Description
Analyzes the use of information and communications technology to improve performance and to achieve organizational goals. Examines information systems in sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Provides a framework for understanding and evaluating IS contributions to product services and managerial effectiveness. Focuses upon implementation of information technology as a strategic weapon for productivity and competitive advantage. Lectures, case discussion, projects, and technical supplements.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with spreadsheet and database software.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes 13 weeks, 13 sessions
Assignments: 10
Exams: 2

Grading
Assignments: 50%
Exams: 50%

Computing
E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - may be applied toward two-course sequence or as an elective (both with advisor pre-approval)
ELEC - may be applied toward two-course sequence or as an elective (both with advisor pre-approval)
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCIN - n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - MIS concentration area or elective
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisite.