Summer Modules
Upon return from a semester abroad, Global MBA students will be required to complete the remaining two modules as part of the core modules of the Clarkson MBA curriculum. Below are the course descriptions for these two modules:
IS605 Information Systems (MBA Module) - In this course the role of information systems and information technology in managing modern information age enterprises is explored. The focus of the course is on (a) establishing the basic knowledge of information systems (b) strategic significance of information systems to various businesses and industries (c) role of information systems as a strategic weapon to compete in the global marketplace and (d) role of information systems in transforming modern business organizations. Advanced topics of enterprise resources planning and emergent visions and practices such as electronic commerce, Web-based information systems, and corporate intranets and extranets are reviewed in a framework of strategic information planning. Real life cases of information systems are analyzed and discussed to reinforce the understanding of concepts introduced in the course.
OS610 Strategic Planning (MBA Module) - This course emphasizes an integrative approach to recognition, analysis and solution of problems in the development and implementation of strategic organizational policy and planning for firms operating in an international economy. Formal written and oral communications are used in conjunction with case analysis.
IS605 Information Systems (MBA Module) - In this course the role of information systems and information technology in managing modern information age enterprises is explored. The focus of the course is on (a) establishing the basic knowledge of information systems (b) strategic significance of information systems to various businesses and industries (c) role of information systems as a strategic weapon to compete in the global marketplace and (d) role of information systems in transforming modern business organizations. Advanced topics of enterprise resources planning and emergent visions and practices such as electronic commerce, Web-based information systems, and corporate intranets and extranets are reviewed in a framework of strategic information planning. Real life cases of information systems are analyzed and discussed to reinforce the understanding of concepts introduced in the course.
OS610 Strategic Planning (MBA Module) - This course emphasizes an integrative approach to recognition, analysis and solution of problems in the development and implementation of strategic organizational policy and planning for firms operating in an international economy. Formal written and oral communications are used in conjunction with case analysis.
