The following courses, numbered 7000-9999, are offered for graduate credit. Courses numbered 0900-6999, which are offered for undergraduate credit only, may be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin. For interpretation of numbering system, signs and abbreviations, see University Courses.
Prereq: B A 6090 or equiv. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Capabilities of decision tools available for personal computers. Methods of forecasting, project management, logistics decisions, cost/benefit analysis, efficiency evaluations, quality methods, and methods addressing other common management challenges. (T)
Prereq: admission to a graduate program; completion of all foundation requirements. No credit after former ISM 4630 or former ACC 6070. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Exploration of fundamental and introductory topics in information systems and technology, including concepts of design, implementation, control and evaluation of computer-based information systems for business data processing, office automation, information reporting, and decision making. (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500 or consent of instructor. No credit after ISM 5993. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Overall examination of database management and knowledge management systems. Theories, models, and techniques for designing, developing, understanding, utilizing and creating competitive advantage through database systems. Topics include data modeling, logical and physical database design, strategic value of data, introductory SQL, knowledge management, and emerging database technologies. Material Fee As Indicated In The Schedule of Classes (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500. No credit after ISM 5820. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Principles of developing computer-based accounting and management information systems, emphasizing the phases of the life cycle of information systems projects. (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500 or equiv. No credit after ISM 5993. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Business data communications: concepts and terminology, approaches to designing systems, standards, hardware and software, network architectures, and distributed information systems. Technical and managerial aspects. (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500. No credit after ISM 6997; no credit if student took ISM 7500 Fall 1997 through Fall 2000. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Information system structures, strategies and policy. Emphasis on case studies and projects involving information technology. (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Introduction to electronic commerce: scope, business-to-business and business-to-consumer activities; supporting software, hardware, networking, security technologies; readings and online discussions. (T)
For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Tools and techniques used to analyze large data bases; hands-on approach to common techniques. Emphasis on application of data mining to problems in marketing, finance, and other business disciplines. (T)
For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Creation of competitive advantage with superior procurement management. Topics include: negotiating, relationship to the supply chain, quality issues, supplier selection and management, quantity and delivery, and price determination. Strategic, ethical, legal and international issues. (Y)
Prereq: minimum 3.0 g.p.a.; admission to a graduate program; completion of all core courses; prior consent of department chair. Offered for S and U grades only. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Students work a minimum of twenty hours per week for fifteen weeks in an entry-level management position. (Y)
Prereq: successful completion of all M.B.A. foundation requirements. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Introduction to philosophies of quality management and quality certification standards such as ISO 9000. System analysis, business process design, leadership, benchmarking, quality standards, performance standards, customer focus. (F,W)
Prereq: ISM 7991. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Selection, implementation and applications of the most commonly-used quality methods: statistical process control, design of experiments, process analysis, error proofing, decision analysis, and response surface methods. (F,W)
Prereq: completion of all foundation requirements. Open only to MBA Program students. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Comprehensive examination of theory and practice of quality management in a health care setting. (Y)
Prereq: consent of adviser and Graduate Officer; approved Petition and Authorization for Directed Study must be on file in Office of Student Services prior to registration. Advanced independent readings under supervision of a graduate faculty member in areas of mutual interest. (Y)
Prereq: ISM 7500. For any class designated as Web, contact online: (http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu). Current developments and emerging trends. (T)