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Undergraduate Program Overview
In the Decision and Information Technologies Curriculum, the student has
the option of concentrating primarily in
Information Systems or
Operations and
Quality Management.
Undergraduate MajorsInformation
Systems
Computer-based information systems are an
integral part of nearly all businesses, large and small. Information Systems
provides the information technology skills, the managerial and
organizational skills, and the analytical skills required to design and
manage business information processing systems. This program gives the
student a firm basis in the business functional areas: Marketing, Finance,
Production, and Accounting. In addition, it provides an in-depth knowledge
of information processing technology, information processing implementation
techniques, and Management Science and Statistics. There are many diverse
employment opportunities available to graduates of this program. The typical
job areas include application programmer/analyst, systems analyst, and
computer system marketing analyst. Such positions are available in both
large and small corporations, management consulting firms, and government
agencies.
Operations and Quality Management
Operations and Quality Management involves the management of
resources for the production of goods and services. This includes such
functions as work force planning, inventory management, logistics
management, production planning and control, resource allocation; and
emphasizes total quality management principles. Operations managers deal
with people, materials, technology and deadlines. Career opportunities exist
in manufacturing, retailing, service organizations and government.
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