Management Information Systems (MGT679)

Management Information Systems for the Entrepreneurial Information Management and MBA Programs:

Taught by Alan Saltzman, Rajeev Dwivedi

Management’s needs for information have greatly increased in importance, quantity, and variety. This course studies the use of computerized information systems to satisfy those needs. Subjects include the types of information systems, the use of the computer to develop reports and information in support of the key decision-making responsibilities of management, computer technology from a manager’s viewpoint, prioritization of information system needs, and systems development methodology. The student will analyze an organization’s information needs and prepare an information systems plan.

Management Information Systems for the Healthcare IT Program:

Taught by Carol Brown, HITM Program Director

This course has been designed to provide the healthcare professional (physicians, nurses, allied health, and other healthcare professionals) with a foundation in information management. The adoption of clinical systems (electronic medical records, computerized physician ordering, e-prescribing) by healthcare providers, and the growth of evidence-based decision support systems within healthcare providers, suppliers, insurers, and payers in the healthcare value chain, is expected to significantly increase. For the effective utilization of these investments, healthcare professionals who have a mastery of IT management fundamentals are needed to participate in the design, development, and support of all of these types of IT investments. The course materials include textbook chapter readings co-authored by a leading CIO in the field, in-depth case studies of IT solutions, background summaries prepared by the instructor, and recent Web-based resources. Students will gain an up-to-date knowledge about managing healthcare IT, and also become familiar with resources for keeping up-to-date with IT terminology and trends in this fast-changing industry.  Designated sections of this course are also a pre-requisite for three MIS courses that focus on specific types of HIT applications and the process changes and healthcare data needed to support them: MIS 686, MIS 687, and MIS 688.