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Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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140 Lubin School of Business INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR Bachelor of Business Administration The major in information systems is predicated on the belief that information is an essential decision-making resource for all organizations. The information systems major is designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and develop computer-based information systems that provide accurate, timely, consistent and integrated data for effective management. It is also intended to prepare students for careers in programming and systems analysis and design. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 (Includes CIS 101: See index for “Core Requirements— Lubin School.”) BUSINESS CORE .............................................................. 33 (See index for “Core Requirements—Lubin School.”) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) .......................... 24 (CIS 101 is applied toward University Core) CIS 101 Introduction to Computing (3) IS 112 Computer Organization and Programming (4) IS 223 Fundamentals of Programming (4) IS 241 Information Systems Concepts (4) IS 351 Global Data Communications (4) IS 481 Data Base Management and Organization (4) IS Elective course numbered 300 or above (4) FREE ELECTIVES (11 credits) ........................................ 11 Total Credits 128 MANAGEMENT MAJOR Bachelor of Business Administration The management major is designed for students who wish a flexible curriculum and opportunity to specialize in one of the four areas of concentration outlined below. Through formal and systematic study of management, students will learn methods of directing and motivating group efforts toward achieving the organization’s primary objective, the optimal allocation of resources. Procedures for setting, ordering and measuring goals are emphasized in the conceptual courses. Credits UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................................ 60 (See index for “Core Requirements—Lubin School.”) BUSINESS CORE .............................................................. 33 (See index for “Core Requirements—Lubin School.”) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (27–34 credits) ............... 18–25 (MGT 250, 355 and 490 (9) are applied to the Business Core.) MGT 250 Managerial and Organizational Concepts (3) MGT 355 Management Science and Production Management Concepts (3) MGT 490 Business Strategy (3) MGT 322 Organizational Behavior (3) Area of Concentration: (15–22 credits) FREE ELECTIVES (10–17 credits) ............................ 10–17 (Depending upon area of concentration selected) Total Credits 128 AREA OF CONCENTRATION: Students are required to choose ONE of the following FOUR concentrations. Each concentration consists of certain required courses as specified and elective courses to be selected from those listed for each concentration. Students are not permitted to declare more than one concentration, although additional management courses may be taken as free electives. AREA I: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (15 credits required) This concentration prepares students for professional positions in human resources management in such areas as recruitment, selection, training and development, job evaluation, performance assessment, and compensation administration. Credits Required Concentration Courses ........................................ 6 MGT 362 Human Resources Management Select ONE of the following International Management Courses: MGT 340 International Management MGT 341 Comparative Management Systems MGT 342 The Human Dimension in International Management MGT 347 International Management Field Study Elective Concentration Courses ........................................ 12 Select any THREE courses from the following: MGT 330 Business and Society MGT 363 Training and Development MGT 364 Organizational Theory and Development MGT 366 Leadership Principles and Practice MGT 394A Management Internship MGT 485 Long Range Planning* MGT 489 Seminar in Management LAW 310 Employment Law PSY 232 Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques *Offered on the New York City campus only. AREA II: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (15 credits required) This concentration prepares students for managerial careers. It focuses on the actions of managers in establish- ing objectives and planning for their accomplishment, integrating the actions of people and operations, and measuring the timely achievement of plans. Required Concentration Course ......................................... 3 Select ONE International Management Course from the following: MGT 340 International Management MGT 341 Comparative Management Systems MGT 342 The Human Dimension in International Mgt. MGT 347 International Management Field Study

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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