Management Information Systems

The Liautaud MBA with MIS concentration provides a foundation in using information systems to create business innovation, superior decision-making capabilities and efficient business processes. Concentration candidates include financial specialists, marketing professionals seeking to capitalize on internet and digital media, entrepreneurs aspiring to exploit digital options, management consultants and accountants with interests in auditing and forensics. The concentration also serves Information Technology (IT) specialists with career interests in information systems management. UIC Liautaud MBA students may pursue a concentration in MIS or a joint degree MBA/Master of Science in Management Information Systems.

Sample Courses:

IDS 515 - Information Systems and Strategy
Examines how businesses can maximize the benefits attained from the Internet. Covers e-business transition, business-to-business models, digital business, e-business strategy formulation, and implementation.

IDS 553 - Production Management and Control
Project scheduling, resource allocation, capacity planning, aggregate planning, scheduling and dispatching; plant layout, material requirement planning, production flow, and line balancing.

IDS 571 - Statistical Quality Control and Assurance
The importance of quality in products, services, and surveillance, Deming's management method, Ishikawa's seven tools, control charts, acceptance sampling, and quality improvement using directed experiments.

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