Management Information Systems ((4 Credits))

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In this course, students explore the impact of advances in information technology in the context of organizational decision making and the potential of an effective management information system to contribute to organizational learning, to be a source of competitive advantage, and to assist an organization competing in a global arena. By exploring systems from a managerial and organizational perspective, students will develop the capacity to examine the interactions among people, technology, and processes and recommend solutions to complex business problems. Students should have a basic understanding of computers along with a fundamental understanding of computer use in an organizational environment. In addition, students should have an understanding of basic management principles. This can be gained through a course such as Management Principles or equivalent knowledge through professional experience. This course was previously SMT-273754 Management Information Systems. En este curso los estudiantes exploran el impacto de los avances en la tecnología de la información en la toma de decisiones organizacionales, así como el papel de un sistema de información gerencial eficaz en el aprendizaje organizacional, la obtención de una ventaja competitiva y la competencia en un entorno global. A través del análisis de los sistemas desde una perspectiva gerencial y organizacional, los estudiantes desarrollarán la capacidad de evaluar las interacciones entre personas, tecnología y procesos, además de proponer soluciones a problemas empresariales complejos. Nota: Este curso anteriormente se denominaba SMT-273754 Sistemas de Información Gerencial. Prerequisites: Principles of Management ( MGMT 1005 ), or equivalent.