UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses | Management Science and Information Systems

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MSIS105 Introduction to Information Systems Description: Introduces computers, information systems, and their use in society for students with minimal prior knowledge in this area. Topics includes overviews of current information technology concepts and components, the Internet, and productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of current technology. This course cannot be counted toward the management information systems or management science concentration in the College of Management. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	V Chiachio	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2142	$985	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS110 Introduction to Computers and Information Services Description: Introduces systems thinking principles, computers, information systems, and their use in business decision making. Topics include management information systems concepts and components, issues involving information management, productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of state-of-the-art technology. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MGT students may enroll beginning March 31. Non-CM and non-degree stduents who have met course prerequisites may enroll beginning April 28 on a space-available basis. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	B Krolczyk	May 28-Jul 9	M-1-415 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 415	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2029	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS110 Introduction to Computers and Information Services Description: Introduces systems thinking principles, computers, information systems, and their use in business decision making. Topics include management information systems concepts and components, issues involving information management, productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of state-of-the-art technology. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MGT students may enroll beginning March 31. Non-CM and non-degree stduents who have met course prerequisites may enroll beginning April 28 on a space-available basis. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	B Krolczyk	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2032	$985	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS111 Managerial Statistics Description: Provides the student with the basic statistical techniques needed for business decision making in areas such as operations management, quality improvement, marketing research, finance, and general management. The course examines collection and presentation of data, frequency distributions, basic probability, statistical inference, and regression. Students use statistical software for data presentation and analysis. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 129. Corequisite: MSIS 110. MGT students may enroll beginning March 31. Non-CM and non-degree stduents who have met course prerequisites may enroll beginning April 28 on a space-available basis. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	A Dedeke	May 27-Jul 8	M-2-428 McCormack Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 428	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1815	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS123 Introduction to Information Security Description: This course will present an overview of the threats to your information technology infrastructure and intellectual property, with an emphasis on the detection and prevention of intrusions or theft. The protection of services such as the World Wide Web, file sharing, and e-mail will be analyzed. The vulnerabilities and hardening of major operating systems such as Linux and Microsoft’s Windows 2000 will be discussed. The course takes a holistic approach, discussing the technical but focusing on the need for proper training and procedures in the maintenance of an effective yet secure information technology infrastructure. While the material of the course is technical in nature, no systems administration or software development experience is assumed. A good familiarity with the use of the Internet and computers is required, and some knowledge of TCP/IP would be helpful. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	G Kelley	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2781	$985	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS212 Managerial Decision Making Description: Provides the student with knowledge of more advanced decision making tools, building upon the skills developed in MSIS 110 and MSIS 111. The emphasis of this course is on using management information systems and quantitative analysis tools to improve the quality of managerial decision making. Topics include decision theory and analysis, optimization, simulation, and forecasting. Students use advanced functions in spreadsheet packages and decision support software for analysis of practically oriented problems in various management settings. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and one of the following: MSIS 111, MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 270, SOCIOL 350; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	G Corzine	May 28-Jul 9	M-3-617 McCormack Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 617	MW	10a-1p	3	2033	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS212 Managerial Decision Making Description: Provides the student with knowledge of more advanced decision making tools, building upon the skills developed in MSIS 110 and MSIS 111. The emphasis of this course is on using management information systems and quantitative analysis tools to improve the quality of managerial decision making. Topics include decision theory and analysis, optimization, simulation, and forecasting. Students use advanced functions in spreadsheet packages and decision support software for analysis of practically oriented problems in various management settings. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and one of the following: MSIS 111, MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 270, SOCIOL 350; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	M Stone	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2034	$985	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS301 Operations Management Description: Introduces the student to the concepts and techniques used by organizations to support their fundamental task of producing goods and services. This course includes a balanced view of the manufacture of tangible goods and the production of less-tangible services. Topics covered include product and process strategy, quality management, production planning for manufacturing and for service organizations, and inventory management. The course also includes an examination of the interactions of operations management, quantitative decision making techniques, and information technology. Students use management science techniques and software to examine a wide variety of operations management problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and 111 (or approved substitutes) and a minimum of 60 credits; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Shimshak	May 27-Jul 8	M-3-617 McCormack Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 617	TuTh	10a-1p	3	2030	$865	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS301 Operations Management Description: Introduces the student to the concepts and techniques used by organizations to support their fundamental task of producing goods and services. This course includes a balanced view of the manufacture of tangible goods and the production of less-tangible services. Topics covered include product and process strategy, quality management, production planning for manufacturing and for service organizations, and inventory management. The course also includes an examination of the interactions of operations management, quantitative decision making techniques, and information technology. Students use management science techniques and software to examine a wide variety of operations management problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and 111 (or approved substitutes) and a minimum of 60 credits; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Shimshak	May 27-Jul 8	M-3-617 McCormack Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 617	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2031	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS310 Client/Server Programming Description: Introduces students to graphical/visual programming concepts using current programming languages and Microsoft Windows Environment. The course will expose the students to both procedural and event-driven programming; it will also introduce component-based client/server implementation. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and a minimum of 60 credits; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	Staff	May 28-Jul 9	M-1-210 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 210	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1816	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS414 Computer Networks for Management Description: Familiarizes students with the rapidly evolving technology in the areas of data, video, and voice communication. The course studies managerial issues relating to the use and management of advanced communication technology. Students learn how to exploit the technology for business purposes such as producing innovative services, improving quality, reducing cost, and providing real-time customer service. The relevance of Internet use in business applications is demonstrated. HTML is used to illustrate the development of Internet applications. The course helps develop an ability to manage new technologies of 1990's such as ISDN, advanced intelligent networks, multimedia, fiber optics, and virtual networks towards goals such as growth and portability. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 and a minimum of 60 credits; MGT students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J Kuilboer	Jul 14-Aug 20	M-2-420 McCormack Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 420	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1817	$865	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.