This course focuses on Information Systems requirements and related communication skills. Students will learn how to gather requirements for Information Systems from an organization's users and executives based on a general understanding of organizations and business goals. Students learn techniques of how to translate between organizational needs and requirements for systems and processes, and how to analyze, validate, and prioritize those requirements. A special focus of the course will be to improve business communication skills such as interviewing, listening, presenting and negotiating.

Independent study is in-depth research or reading, initiated by the student and jointly developed with a faculty member, into a specialized area of information Systems and Operations Management not otherwise covered by department course offerings. Variable credit. This course is for students who major in either Information Systems or Operations Management. Will count toward major requirements. Permission of Assistant Dean required.

Special Topics are scheduled classes offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.

Enrollment is restricted to students in the Executive MBA Program. Explores the current business revolution in global logistics and partnering by members of the supply chain to more effectively provide products and services to customers.

Enrollment is restricted to students in the Executive MBA Program. Provides an in-depth treatment of computer-based data analysis, including sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and time-series models. The emphasis is on managerial applications and on letting the data tell the story.