Management Information Systems and Analytics (MISA)

Students examine the role of information systems in successful, modern businesses from a managerial focus. Topics include business process and systems governance; business analytics; collaboration and wireless communication; and doing business in the electronic market space. Students will use computer tools for communication, decision support, and project management.

Students will examine the design, implementation and management issues associated with database systems. The problems which arise through incorrectly designed databases are identified and their resolutions discussed. Topics on transaction processing and databases on the WWW are also covered. Labs based on an RDBMS package are given to provide a vehicle for practical implementation.

Students explore decision support systems (DSS), computer applications specifically designed to support and enhance user decision-making. Topics include: DSS examples (expert systems, BI systems, data mining, and others), architecture, design issues, and implementation using Visual Basic programming in MS Excel.

This course deals with selected topics in management information systems and analytics. It is offered when in sufficient demand, and specific topics covered may vary depending on the interest of the students and instructor.