Information Systems/Tech (GR)

Classes

GIST-500 : Principals of Information Systems

Fundamentals of information systems in business. Integration of information technology, ecommerce, systems analysis, database management systems, networking, security, and collaboration. Application of concepts through developing solutions to business problems using spreadsheets, database management systems, and web development tools / languages.

Credits

Credits 3

GIST-501 : Statistics & Business Analytics

This course introduces the field of statistics and business analytics. As part of this course, students will learn statistical concepts and its application in the business analytics context. Specific topics include data management, data visualization, probability and statistical inference, analysis, data modeling, and machine learning concepts and techniques. Content analysis, and the application of selected data mining techniques will be illustrated. The delivery of this course is through lectures, project work, and case studies with presentation. As part of the business analytics course curriculum, students will be trained on R, an opensource statistical software.

Credits

Credits 3

GIST-502 : Production / Operations Research

This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization.

Credits

Credits 3

GIST-502 : Production / Operations Research

This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization.

Credits

Credits 3

GIST-503 : Information System

Topics include hardware and software fundamentals, use of software packages, effective use of networks, Internet, and other communication tools, the design of management information systems, as well as the ethical use of computers in business and society.

Credits

Credits 3

GIST-509 : Project Management

This course examines activities related to project planning and estimating project scope and schedule. It also examines processes for managing project resources. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following: Plan and estimate project scope, resources, and schedule.

Credits

Credits 3