Information Technology & Supply Chain Management (ITSCM)

Courses

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 2-3 Units

This graduate course prepares future leaders to manage technology-driven innovation as a core element of organizational strategy. Students will learn to anticipate technological shifts, assess the opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), and integrate ethical considerations into their strategic decision-making. Through simulations, experiential learning, case analysis, and applied projects, the course emphasizes the development of critical thinking, managerial judgment, and leadership skills. Students will be equipped to design and implement technology-enhanced business models and innovation strategies that are both competitive and responsible in rapidly evolving markets.
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 that are at the leading edge of the project management practice. Topics may include new methodologies and technologies that implement them, or project management in a specific industry or work context.
PREREQ: ITSCM 770

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 2-3 Units

This course introduces predictive and adaptive project management approaches, covering planning, budgeting, scheduling, and control. Students also explore generative AI tools for project tasks, gaining practical skills for modern project environments and preparation for professional certification.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ITSCM 772 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT 3 Units

The course is designed to introduce information technology service management, governance, and risk management in a variety of industry settings. Concepts of IT governance and service management based on contemporary best practices such as ITIL, COBIT, and other frameworks are covered.
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 provides a practice-based experience in applied project management. Students will engage in scenario-based exercises, simulations, and tool-driven applications that mirror challenges faced by project managers across industries. Building on prior knowledge, the course emphasizes adaptive (agile and hybrid) methods while incorporating predictive practices where appropriate. Students will develop familiarity with project management software and explore how emerging technologies, including AI, are reshaping the field. The course aligns with standards and competencies recognized by professional certification bodies while remaining focused on applied skill development.
PREREQ: ITSCM 770

ITSCM 787 TEXT MINING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ETHICS 3 Units

This course focuses on the applications and ethical considerations of text mining and generative AI. Emphasis is placed on identifying and applying appropriate text-mining techniques for specific business problems and interpreting the validity and utility of the results, including ethical externalities. Students will use data mining software to gain practical experience. It will also extend these concepts to generative AI, covering the theories powering AI and its ethical implications. Students will use generative AI to develop business deliverables and tools applicable in a variety of contexts.
PREREQ: MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE OR DATA ANALYTICS 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

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.