MSIS 527L - Systems and Information Concepts in Organizations (SICO)

3 Credits

The focus of this course is information, the design and application of systems used to manage it, and the benefits that can be derived from it in an organizational context. The reciprocal effects of organization and information technology are stressed to develop fundamental understanding of the impacts and demands of new technologies on organizations. Systems theory is used to develop the systems approach to problem solving in large global organizations. Several case studies covering such topics as value chain management, enterprise resource planning and competitive advantage are analyzed to further develop the skills and knowledge of the systems approach. MIS literacy is developed to build an adequate foundation for subsequent coursework in other areas.