ITSCM 690   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques.

ITSCM 691   TRAVEL STUDY   Repeatable   3 Units

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

ITSCM 696   SPECIAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.

ITSCM 745   STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT   2 Units

A graduate business course covering technology led strategic innovation designed to provide an understanding of the dynamic links between technology and innovation strategy. Students will acquire essential managerial and critical thinking skills to develop competitive technology enhanced business strategies and models.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 746   SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION   2 Units

Efficient and effective supply chains are necessary to be competitive in fast-changing needs of industry and society. Disasters, natural and otherwise, have heightened the need for creating innovative supply chain-based business models in all industry sectors (including private and public). Businesses require new ways to plan and execute supply chain processes. In addition to innovative product design, competitive strategies for generating and enhancing value for customers should include development of innovative processes. This course will deal with the development and implementation of innovative supply chain processes that seek efficiency and effectiveness in production, distribution and delivery of products and services.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 760   TOPICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT   3 Units

This course addresses a changing milieu of topics concerning information systems business. Topics may include new methodologies and products that implement them, new problem solving approaches, or emerging business and environmental concerns.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

ITSCM 761   SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS   3 Units

The course uses a supply chain management framework to study the flow of material. Topics include capacity planning, production systems, production planning, material planning, sourcing, and delivery of products. In addition, the role of information systems in integrating operations throughout the supply chain is discussed. The course uses case studies and research papers.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 763   GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT   3 Units

The objective of this course is to enhance the student's ability to conceptualize and manage global operations effectively. A wide range of topics, concepts, theories, and tools related to the operations of both manufacturing and service firms are explored from an international perspective. The comparative position of U.S. production systems is evaluated to help firms become more competitive globally.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 765   TOPICS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 Units

This course addresses emerging or context specific project management concepts, techniques, and technologies. Topics may include new methodologies and technologies that implement them, or project management in a specific industry or work context.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 768   OPERATIONS STRATEGY   3 Units

A course focusing on strategic implications of operations decisions facing the top manager, such as the operations vice-president or plant manager. Cases are used to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to specific problems resulting from corporate decisions taken in the areas of processes and infrastructure. Current trends in selected industries are discussed.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 769   QUALITY ISSUES IN OPERATIONS   3 Units

Course focuses on qualitative and quantitative techniques used to study and improve quality of operations in manufacturing and service organizations covering topics such as quality philosophy, statistical process control (SPC), acceptance sampling, tools for quality improvement, product and process design. The role of quality in the entire cycle including product/ service design, development, production, delivery, and customer support is emphasized.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 770   FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT   2 Units

This course develops a basic understanding of a project management methodology through lectures, case analyses, problem solving and discussions. Topics covered include planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation and controlling of projects. The course provides a good background for students interested in pursuing certification in the area of project management.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 772   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MANAGEMENT   3 Units

The course is designed to introduce information technology service management in a variety of enterprise and service industry settings. Concepts of IT service management based on contemporary best practices such as ITIL are covered. The course will cover the mangement of service systems, IT service system design, operations, and management.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

ITSCM 773   DATA FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS   3 Units

This course focuses on developing managerial skills of understanding and use of common data resources in business. Topics covered include traditional data warehousing, data marts, real time data loading, importance of data quality, understanding of data meaning, metadata management, extraction of data using SQL, and the impact of data transformation rules on loading data into data warehouses.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 774   DATA ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE   3 Units

A graduate course covering the use information technology to assist decision making in today's business environment. This course provides an overview of decision making theory, data warehousing, data mining, business intelligence and analytics. The course also surveys contemporary framework, tools, and techniques for BI and data analytics.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 776   BUSINESS PROCESS INNOVATION AND MANAGEMENT   3 Units

The course provides an overview of concepts, methods and tools surrounding the definition, implementation, measurement and improvement of processes in organizations. Strategic and tactical phases of the Business Process Management lifecycle, consisting goal setting, process design, process implementation, process enactment and measurement, and process evaluation are covered.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 777   DATA MINING FOR BUSINESS   3 Units

This course focuses on the application of data mining for business. Topics covered include mining structured data, techniques for handling big data, working with unstructured data. Emphasis is placed on identifying and applying appropriate mining techniques for specific business problems, and interpreting the validity and utility of the results. Students will use data mining software to gain practical experience.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 778   PROGRAMMING FOR ANALYTICS   3 Units

This course introduces students to programming techniques for data analytics. The class will cover programming techniques necessary to carry out rigorous data analytics projects, based on data mining, machine learning, and statistical methods. No initial programming skills are required. Course concepts focus on providing introductory knowledge of data analytics methods. Course tutorials teach students specific code libraries that implement state-of-the-art data analytics methods. Each week students will work on mini projects based on real-world datasets.
PREREQ: MARKETNG 731; MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM; MUST HAVE COMPLETED 18 CREDITS IN THE MS ANALYTICS PROGRAM

ITSCM 779   VISUAL ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS   3 Units

This course focuses on developing students' knowledge and abilities to summarize large data sets using appropriate visualization tools. The students will also learn how to use visuals to discover and describe relationships among elements in a business environment. The topics covered include: an introduction to a variety of visuals and their applications; data communication and reporting principles; and the manipulation of large data sets and creation of effective visuals using cutting-edge software tools.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 780   DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY   3 Units

The course covers Business Continuity Planning, a methodology used to create and validate a plan for maintaining continous business operations before, during, and after disasters or disruptive events. It also covers Disaster Recovery, which is aimed at stopping the effects of disasters as quickly as possible, and addressing the immediate aftermath.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 781   SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS   3 Units

This course explores the integration of data systems within the supply chain context. Includes an examination of descriptive, predictive approaches in managing supply chain networks. Topics include data modeling, role of big data, model development process, demand analytics, multi-echelon systems, and product development in the context of supply chain data flows.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 782   GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 Units

This course prepares students for global project management, effective teamwork and collaboration from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Students are prepared to understand key issues in systems lifecycle planning, managing and coordinating distributed project teams, organizing work products, implementing process and quality metrics, maintaining effective control and coordination, and risk management.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 785   APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT   3 Units

This course utilizes a formal project management process to convey the key competencies that project managers must develop. Students will apply project management tools and techniques to execute a full project. Topics covered include project management and organization; planning; budgeting; scheduling; resource management; project control; project termination; project management tools; and project completion hours. Emphasis is on hands-on application.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 790   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques.

ITSCM 793   OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE   1-3 Units

Designed to be undertaken by qualified business teachers and prospective teachers through participation in a coordinated work-study program in certain business offices or retail establishments. This course correlates classroom training and experience with business or marketing experience and standards.

ITSCM 794   SEMINAR   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.

ITSCM 796   SPECIAL STUDIES IN BUSINESS EDUCATION   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.

ITSCM 798   INDIVIDUAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE PROGRAM; HAVE DEPARTMENT CONSENT

ITSCM 799   THESIS RESEARCH   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.