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I teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
MGMT545/580 - Systems Analysis and Design
Information technology is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas today that fundamentally change almost every aspect of our lives. However, no matter how advanced, technology is only a means to an end, it will not produce any benefits unless it is effectively designed, implemented and used. Although business organizations increasingly invest in information technology, the majority of information systems projects result in failures. There is a critical shortage of information systems analysts and project managers who are capable of designing and implementing information systems that effectively support business objectives.
The focus of this course is on the analysis and design of information systems. The course emphasizes of two aspects. The first aspect is theoretical, providing the fundamental concepts, frameworks, methodologies, techniques and tools that are necessary to develop the skills to understand and manage the development of information systems. Topics covered include systems thinking, making the business case for information systems, project management, requirements determination, use case modeling, data modeling, object modeling and conceptual/logical database design.
The second aspect of the course is practical. The course will be heavily hands-on experience-oriented, encouraging students to "learn how to learn" and "learn by doing." Particular emphasis will be given to understanding real-world problems and to applying concepts, methodologies, tools and techniques learned in class to solve those problems. Four families of software tools and technologies will be utilized in the course. A project management software (Microsoft Project) will be used to support project planning and control. A computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tool (IBM Rational Rose Data Modeler) will be used for systems analysis (i.e., use case modeling, dynamic modeling and structure modeling). A relational database management system (MySQL) will be used to support database design and implementation. Finally, a web-based dynamic scripting platform (PHP) will be used for implementing a working prototype (i.e., design of the user interface).
Updated 10/15/08--
I created a little promo slideshow for MGMT545.
MGMT686 - Knowledge Management Systems
Knowledge management (KM) can be defined as a strategy for improving organizational performance through a set of processes, tools, and incentives designed to help people to create, share, and integrate knowledge. Information systems that support KM efforts are collectively known as Knowledge Management Systems (KMS). To understand the purpose and functioning of KMS within organizations requires a solid understanding of KM from both operational and strategic standpoints. This course thus builds a foundation for understanding KMS by establishing an awareness of the core underlying issues that must be addressed in any KM initiative. With a firm grounding in KM, students can develop an integrated perspective of how technology can help (or hinder) organizational performance.
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