Information and Decision Sciences

IDS 499 Independent Study in Information and Decision Sciences

Credit hours 4
Catalog description Multidisciplinary analysis of organizational strategy and policy, using case method and/or business simulation. Assignments involve extensive library research and oral and written reports.
Key topics
  • Introduction and Overview
  • Manufacturing As a Competitive Weapon
  • Strategies and Approaches
  • Competing on Quality
  • Competing on Productivity
  • Competing on New Product & Process
  • Planning & Implementing Strategies Over Time
Prerequisites for this course Senior standing and completion of all CBA core courses.
Course(s) for which this is a prerequisite None
Required course for CBA Core Integrative Course. Each CBA department offers a "495" course. Students may choose which department with which to take this course.
Elective course for MS in MIS Students with a Concentration in Systems Management
Frequency of offering Spring
Recent offerings, instructors, syllabi Spring 2008 Ho
Spring 2006 Manheim
Fall 2005 Manheim
Planned offerings Fall 2008 Manheim
Cross-listings None
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