Project management provides organizational members with tools and skills necessary to manage projects and associated resources. In this class, we will be focused on information technology (IT) projects. IT projects are among the most popular types of projects in organizations because IT is an integral part of almost every business process.
The objectives of this course are to (1) understand project management; (2) explore project management techniques; (3) critique and learn from real-world project management cases.
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In this class, students will learn fundamental topics of object oriented programming including the correct way to design and write programs. This is an advanced course covering advanced topics. Students will be expected to understand basic programming concepts from ISMN 3070.
It is hoped that students will leave this course with a broader understanding of how computers and computer programs allow businesses to solve real-world problems. Students who successfully complete this course will also have aquired a new skill - the ability to at least decipher and debug basic code, also giving them a new "conversation-starter" for their resume.
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One of the skills most frequently noted and sought after by members of organizations who hire Auburn ISMN grads is "fundamental programming skills" -- not so that students can be programmers, but so they at least have an understanding of what is possible and an ability to communicate in that manner.
This course explores the fundamental issues in programming, in a business context. In other words, students will learn how to use basic programming skills to solve business related problems. They will, at least, have a broad understanding of what tasks computer programs can accomplish.
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Students in this course will learn the principles behind managing people and resources in an organization. It is hoped that students will walk away for an appreciation of the complex decisions that are faced by managers in organizations. Managers must work with within different employee behaviors, different legal matters, and organizational requirements; and students will be exposed to these issues.
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the subject of knowledge management and its role in organizational learning. The place of knowledge in the organization, its storage and creation, and the learning and decision-making tied to it will be discussed.
Students will be exposed to issues related to knowledge management system design and implementation. From this exposure, students will develop an appreciation for the complexity of working within the new "knowledge economy" and the difficulties organizations face in both the knowledge management and decision-making arenas.
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