www.gsb.luc.edu/depts/isom
Professor Emeritus: R. Mayer
Professors: F. Güder, J. Nicholas,
L. Salchenberger, E. Venta
Associate Professors: F. Forst, G. Hidding,
M. Malliaris, F. Nourie, S. Ramenofsky, J. Zydiak
Visiting Associate Professors: M. Johns,
M. Van Oyen
Assistant Professors: D. Anderson, F. Kaefer,
R. Kizior, G. Nezlek
Visiting Executive Lecturer: C. Longnecker
OBJECTIVES
There are three major objectives in the areas of
Information Systems and Operations Management has three major objectives.
The first is to provide an understanding of the principles of management
science, operations management, and information systems. Such an understanding
is essential to anyone who wants to function effectively as a manager or
administrator. The second objective is to provide an opportunity to concentrate
in the area of operations management. That concentration prepares one for
planning, staff or supervisory positions in manufacturing and service organizations.
The third objective is to allow students to concentrate in the area of
information systems. This concentration prepares one for positions in the
planning, design, and implementation of systems and in the management of
information systems.
MANAGEMENT
MINOR
The minor in management is an interdisciplinary
program to enhance leadership skills through a broad array of relevant
courses. It is available to students in any college or major. Management
minors choose six courses (18 credit hours) from the following: MGMT 301,
304, 305, 311, 315, 317, 318, 399; ISOM 332, 338, 349, 383, 393, 398; MGMT/ISOM
350.
Students must earn a "C" or better in their minor
courses. New courses that satisfy requirements for the minor will be added
from time to time.
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS MINOR
The information systems minor is designed to prepare
students to understand and use information technology effectively in business.
The minor is available to all undergraduate students in any major. For
the minor, students should take ISOM 247 and, 1) choose two courses (6
semester credit hours) from ACCT 201, ECON 201, MARK 301, ISOM 332, and
MGMT 301; and 2) choose three courses (9 semester credit hours) from ISOM
345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 355, 370, 393, and 398. Students must earn a "C"
or better in their minor courses.
FIVE
YEAR PROGRAM IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
A five-year program resulting in a bachelor and
a master’s degree is available to undergraduate students, in addition to
the information systems concentration in the School of Business. Qualified
students should apply for admission to the program before the beginning
of their senior year.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
241. Business Statistics.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, MATH 131 or
equivalent. (Not open to students who have completed STAT 103.)
Introduces the fundamentals of data analysis for
business decision-making. The course begins with describing and summarizing
data, the relationship between frequency and probability distributions
and sampling theory. The fundamentals of drawing conclusions from sample
data, estimation and hypothesis testing are presented. The problems of
representing and validating relationships among variables using simple
and multiple regressions are introduced. Computer software is used for
problem-solving.
247. Computer Concepts and Applications.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
student to computer-based information systems and their applications in
business. Students will receive hands-on experience developing microcomputer
applications with productivity tools. Other topics covered include: computer
hardware, system software, data communications and LANs, database management
systems, and software development using a visual programming tool.
332. Operations Management.
Prerequisites: junior standing, ISOM 241.
An introduction to the topic of the management
of operations in manufacturing and services, which is about how firms efficiently
produce goods and services. Topics covered in the course include: demand
forecasting; aggregate and capacity planning; inventory management; layout;
just-in-time (JIT); and managing quality. Additional topics may include:
location; project planning; resource allocation; and logistics.
337. Operations Management for Competitive Advantage.
Prerequisites: junior standing, ISOM 332.
A study of the modern issues and methods for designing
and controlling service and manufacturing operations, to compete on the
basis of cost, quality, delivery, and flexibility. Topics include: principles
and concepts of JIT and lean production, including pull production, setup
reduction, preventive maintenance, employee empowerment, supplier partnerships;
methods of group technology and cellular manufacturing; bottleneck scheduling;
performance measurement and activity-based costing.
338. Logistics in the Global Economy.
Prerequisite: junior standing, ISOM 332.
Examination of the role of logistics (the movement
of materials, goods, and services) in the global economy. Topics include
integrated logistics, the total cost concept, customer service, transportation,
warehousing, inventory management, materials management, purchasing, order
processing, and supply chain management. Cases studies from a variety of
industries will be discussed. Logistics-related provisions of NAFTA will
also be studied.
341. Quality Management and Continuous Improvement.
Prerequisites: junior standing, ISOM 241.
Overview of philosophy and tools for quality management
and continuous improvement of products and processes. Topics include: data
collection and problem-solving techniques; organizational issues, quality
measures; quality certification awards and procedures; design of quality
practices such as concurrent engineering, quality function deployment,
design for manufacture, and robust design; and quality of conformance concepts
and methods for acceptance sampling, statistical process control, fool-proofing,
and continuous improvement.
342. Data Analysis for Management.
Prerequisites: junior standing, ISOM 241.
Provides an in-depth treatment of computer-based
data analysis. Regression techniques are fully explored. Other topics discussed
in detail include analysis of variance, non-parametric procedures, time
series models, and sampling. The emphasis is on business applications and
extensive use is made of computer software.
343. Operations Research.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 332; MATH 131.
Study of mathematical models and solution techniques
for business decision-making. Fundamentals of operations research include
classical optimization, linear and integer programming, sensitivity analysis,
transportation method, queuing models, and simulation.
345. COBOL Business Computer
Programming.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 247. (Not open
to students who have completed COMP 277.)
COBOL programming with an emphasis on program
planning and design and structured programming techniques. An examination
of business application programs and file management.
346. Database Management Systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 247, or instructor
permission.
How data are organized, stored, and manipulated
in a computer. Concepts of data modeling, database design, and issues in
data management. Theoretical concepts are emphasized as well as practical
issues in developing database systems.
347. Systems Analysis and Design.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 346 and 345, or
355 or 370
This course studies methods for analyzing, developing
and implementing business information systems. Stages of the systems development
life cycle are explored in depth. Tools and techniques for structured analysis
and design and object-oriented analysis and design are discussed.
348. Client Server Applications.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 345, or 355, or
370.
An introduction to client server architecture,
applications and development environments. The student will learn to identify
requirements for client server systems, design client server solutions
to business problems, build applications using visual tools, and integrate
multiple databases. Cases of successful client server applications will
be analyzed.
349. Project Management.
Prerequisite: ISOM 332.
The art and science of project management and
systems development as applied to a variety of business, industrial, and
public management situations. Covers all phases of the project life-cycle;
techniques for planning, scheduling and control of projects; project organizations;
and techniques for building effective project teams.
350. Internship Program.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Designed to provide controlled, on-the-job experience
with participating business, industrial and governmental organizations.
Can be taken for a maximum of 3 semester credit hours. Each semester of
enrollment requires a term project. This course does not count toward a
concentration in information systems or operations management. Pass/Fail
credit only.
355. Object-Oriented Programming with C++.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 247 or equivalent.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
student to the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming using
C++. An emphasis will be placed on applying the object-oriented paradigm
to business problems. Topics covered include data types, input and output
functions, choice, iteration, object classes, array manipulation, and recursion.
370. Structured Programming (in Java) (COMP
170).
Prerequisite: Math placement test or MATH 117
with grade "C" or better.
An introduction to the computer science major,
covering basic concepts using an object oriented programming language such
as Java. The course addresses the following questions: What is an algorithm?
How does one write a computer program? How does one convert an algorithm
into a computer program? Topics include: variables, data types, input/output,
repetition, choice, classes/objects, methods, arrays and recursion. This
course is programming intensive. A weekly lab component is required.
383. Management of Service Operations.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
The ever increasing contribution of the service
sector to the economy makes service operations critical to the U.S. ability
to compete in international markets. Focuses on the essentials for success,
including focusing and positioning of the service, the design of the service
concept, operations strategy and service delivery systems, integration
of functional activities, and human resource and quality management issues.
Analysis of cases and readings from specific service firms to examine the
special problems of designing, producing, and delivering services.
393. Strategic Information Systems.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
This course focuses on the strategic use of information
technology in business and provides an overview of issues related to the
management of information technology. The role of information systems in
strategic planning is discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the management
of emerging technologies like intranets, extranets, enterprise collaboration
tools, e-commerce, decision support and intelligent systems. Business cases
will be used to illustrate how business organizations use information technology
to gain a competitive edge in the business environment.
395. Independent Study in Information Systems
and Operations Management.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Independent study is in-depth research or reading,
initiated by the student and jointly developed with a faculty member, into
a specialized area of information Systems and Operations Management not
otherwise covered by department course offerings. Variable credit. This
course is for students who major in either Information Systems or Operations
Management. Will count toward major requirements. Permission of Assistant
Dean required.
397. Web Site Planning and Development.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 347.
The purpose of this course is to present principles,
methods and techniques for the planning, design, and development of an
effective Web site. Students will be introduced to the use of Web development
tools like HTML editors, CGI programming, Perl script, and JavaScript and
provided with hands-on experience using these. Interactive Web services
using: ASP, JSP, Java, ColdFusion, and databases, and other highly-used
technologies in corporate Web development. Business cases will be studied
to learn how organizations use Web sites for competitive advantage.
398. Telecommunications for Managers.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Business issues related to telecommunications
and the technical concepts of telecommunications are discussed. Topics
include: basic telecommunications concepts and protocols, communications
media and transmission methods, fundamentals of local and wide area networks.
Current business applications including business on the Internet, e-mail,
wireless communication systems, and delivery of multimedia on a network
will also be discussed. Business cases demonstrating the successful use
of telecommunications in a variety of organizations.
399. Special Topics in Information Systems Operations
Management.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Special Topics are scheduled classes offered on
an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
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