Course Catalog

This course introduces students to the important managerial issues in information systems today, such as how to best use information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a firm. In an attempt to improve students’ awareness and understanding of various aspects of business information systems, we adopt both a theoretical and practical approach. We begin with a brief overview of the necessity to study BIS, highlighting the strategic importance of BIS decisions. We examine various theories, concepts and strategies, with a focus on managerial challenges and best practices. Students will also learn how to use software to support business decision-making.

This course utilizes theoretical frameworks and models of leadership, in order to provide a foundation for the understanding of effective leadership in organizations. One focus of the course is the development of each participant’s leadership potential. Examples of effective organizational leadership are critically examined in case studies, which also depict leaders as role models. Current leadership topics to be covered include values and ethics, power and empowerment, management style, shared team leadership, leadership development, and leadership and change, thus providing analysis from both the macro and micro organizational levels.

Stimulating the intercultural sensitivity, understanding and managing cultural differences are vital business concerns. This course examines different cultures and mindsets, the fundamental elements of intercultural management, and working in an international context: organization, leadership, multicultural teams, intercultural communication, meetings and presentations, manners and taboos. The impact of cultural differences is examined in key activities (managing, communicating, coaching, decision-making, organizing, controlling); and key situations (meetings, negotiations, presentations, sales calls).